Hampton Water South of France Rosé 2021

Pale copper color; delicate red fruit notes on the nose; white cherry, melon, strawberry, watermelon, raspberry, citrus notes and minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Hampton Water South of France Rosé 2021”

Wine’s glass bottle blues 9-14-2022

Winemakers are among the most conscientious stewards of the environment. When vineyards pass down for generations and some of your creations will not be consumed for decades, thinking long term and big picture becomes part of your DNA. Continue reading “Wine’s glass bottle blues 9-14-2022”

Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho Rosé 2021

Medium copper color; strawberry, pomegranate, light red fruits on the nose; cherry, strawberry, blueberry, plum, mint on the palate. Continue reading “Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho Rosé 2021”

Fox Run Vineyards Meritage, Seneca Lake 2019

Deep ruby color; cherry, olives, tobacco, mixed nuts on the nose; cherry, blackberry, cedar, smoked pickle, mixed nuts on the palate. Continue reading “Fox Run Vineyards Meritage, Seneca Lake 2019”

Bright side of wine crisis 9-7-2022

Winemakers have a mandatory character trait: resiliency. They certainly have needed that trait in recent years while facing flattening wine sales, dramatic weather worries, global warming, Covid, rising production costs, and supply chain woes. Continue reading “Bright side of wine crisis 9-7-2022”

Cantine Ermes Vento di Mare Grillo 2019

Medium-plus straw color; citrus, grapefruit, white peach, melon, spring flowers on the nose; lemon-lime, green apple, white peach, pear, grapefruit, minerality-saline on the palate. Continue reading “Cantine Ermes Vento di Mare Grillo 2019”

Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017

Deep ruby color; dark cherry, leather, blackcurrant, graphite on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, raspberry, cedar, wet rock on the palate. Continue reading “Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017”

The Mill Keeper Cabernet Sauvignon NV

Deep ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant, baking spice, flowers on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, chocolate, oak on the palate. Continue reading “The Mill Keeper Cabernet Sauvignon NV”