Zenato Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2017

Deep ruby-garnet color; blackcurrant, black cherry, spice on the nose; sour cherry, blackcurrant, plum, hint of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Zenato Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2017”

Pinot noir, chardonnay blends 8-31-2022

Many great wines are blends. Red Bordeaux is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and a smattering of other reds. Southern Rhône GSM wines are grenache, syrah, mourvèdre blends. In whites, sauvignon blanc and semillon enjoy a classic marriage. Continue reading “Pinot noir, chardonnay blends 8-31-2022”

Les Sarrins Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021

Pale copper color; strawberry, citrus, peach, violets, flowers on the nose; strawberry, white peach, raspberry, blood orange, white pepper, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Les Sarrins Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021”

Broken Earth Winery Limited Release Tannat, Paso Robles 2016

Deep ruby color; peppercorn, blackberry, smoke, mulberry, green pepper, spice on the nose; blackcurrant, black plum, gooseberry, licorice, blackberry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Broken Earth Winery Limited Release Tannat, Paso Robles 2016”

Angela Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2017

Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, cola, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Angela Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2017”

Viña Quebrada de Macul Domus Aurea Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Deep ruby color; dark cherry, balsamic, roasted herbs, eucalyptus on the nose; dark cherry, blackcurrant, figs, mint, chocolate, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Viña Quebrada de Macul Domus Aurea Cabernet Sauvignon 2019”

Stemmari Dalila Sicilia Riserva 2020 DOC

Medium yellow color; tropical fruit, stone fruit, roses on the nose; grapefruit, lemon-lime, peach, vanilla, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Stemmari Dalila Sicilia Riserva 2020 DOC”

Bota Box Breeze Dry Rosé, California NV

Pale copper color; raspberry, strawberry on the nose; raspberry, grapefruit, strawberry, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Bota Box Breeze Dry Rosé, California NV”

Italian classification system 8-24-2022

Buying wine can be intimidating. How do you know if the wine is any good without buying a bottle and tasting it? Wine critics may help, but not all wines have a current score and you may find descriptors are just gobbledygook. Continue reading “Italian classification system 8-24-2022”

Château de L’escarelle Propriétaire Récoltant Vin de Provence 2021

Pale copper color; strawberry, orange peel, flowers on the nose; strawberry, blood orange, plum, blueberry, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Château de L’escarelle Propriétaire Récoltant Vin de Provence 2021”