Hound’s Tree ‘En Rama’, North Fork of Long Island 2018

Medium gold color; yellow apple, pineapple on the nose; yellow apple, pear, lemon, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Hound’s Tree ‘En Rama’, North Fork of Long Island 2018”

Ram’s Gate Sauvignon Blanc, Carneros 2020

Pale gold color; lemon-lime, green apple, grapefruit, white peach, white flowers on the nose; Meyer lemon, green apple, pineapple, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Ram’s Gate Sauvignon Blanc, Carneros 2020”

Wine and Halloween candy 10-26-2022

Every few years I recklessly throw caution and good judgment to the wind and confront pairing wine with Halloween candy. So here it goes. Continue reading “Wine and Halloween candy 10-26-2022”

Daou Vineyards Bodyguard Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 2020

Deep gold color; lime, yellow apple, pear, crushed stone on the nose; lime, yellow apple, Meyer lemon, banana, pear, oak, vanilla, butter, cream on the palate. Continue reading “Daou Vineyards Bodyguard Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 2020”

Champagne boom 10-19-2022

As the leaves don new colors and the great harvest feasts and festivals approach, the demand for bubbly continues to increase. A soaring trend. Continue reading “Champagne boom 10-19-2022”

Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2019

Deep ruby color; blackberry, cassis, dark cherry, cocoa on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, plum, blueberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, oak notes on the palate. Continue reading “Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2019”

Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2016

Deep ruby color; chocolate, vanilla, plum, violets, mint on the nose; red cherry, chocolate, vanilla, caramel, plum, blackberry on the palate. Continue reading “Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2016”

Siduri Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2020

Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry on the nose; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Siduri Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2020”