Famille Perrin Nature Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2019

Deep gold color; yellow plum, tangerine, peach, honeysuckle, flowers on the nose; melon, peach, ginger, yellow plum, pear, tangerine, pineapple, lemon on the palate. Continue reading “Famille Perrin Nature Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2019”

Günther Schlink Pinot Noir Rosé 2020

Pale copper color; strawberry, raspberry, cherry, clove on the nose; candied cherry, strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Günther Schlink Pinot Noir Rosé 2020”

Château Minuty M de Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021

Pale copper color; orange peel, white peach, strawberry, redcurrant on the nose; white cherry, watermelon, strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, white peach, citrus, grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading “Château Minuty M de Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021”

Justin Right Angle Paso Robles 2019

Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, dark fruit on the nose; dark fruits, dark cherry, blackberry, plum, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Justin Right Angle Paso Robles 2019”

Miguel Torres Las Mulas Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2021

Pale yellow color; citrus, green apple, lemongrass on the nose; green apple, grapefruit, white peach, gooseberry, pineapple, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Miguel Torres Las Mulas Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2021”

Wine capsules 7-27-2022

What’s with the foil or plastic capsule at the top of a wine bottle covering the cork? More pointedly, what is the point of it in the 21st century? Continue reading “Wine capsules 7-27-2022”

Lake Sonoma Winery Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019

Medium gold color; white peach, brioche, apricot on the nose; peach, Meyer lemon, apple, tangerine, tropical fruit, some oak and butterscotch on the palate. Continue reading “Lake Sonoma Winery Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019”

Luretta Principessa Blanc de Blancs Brut, NV

Pale gold color; green apple, brioche, almonds on the nose; green apple, lemon, pear on the palate. Continue reading “Luretta Principessa Blanc de Blancs Brut, NV”

Free Run Cellars Rosé, Lake Michigan Shore 2019

Free Run Cellars Rosé, Lake Michigan Shore 2019: Very deep pink-ruby color; cherry, strawberry, redcurrant on the nose; strawberry, redcurrant, kiwi on the palate. Continue reading “Free Run Cellars Rosé, Lake Michigan Shore 2019”

Chehalem Inox Unoaked Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2021

Chehalem Inox Unoaked Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2021: Pale straw color; apple, honey; peach, white flowers on the nose; apple, Meyer lemon; white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Chehalem Inox Unoaked Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2021”