Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, boysenberry, forest floor, violets on the nose; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2021”
Month: July 2023
Union Wine Co Underwood Pinot Noir, Oregon 2021
Pale ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, forest floor, baking spice on the nose; cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, strawberry, vanilla, black tea on the palate. Continue reading “Union Wine Co Underwood Pinot Noir, Oregon 2021”
Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon, Gualtallary Vineyards 2019
Deep ruby color; plum, bell pepper, black cherry on the nose; cherry, plum, peppercorn, blackcurrant, cedar on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon, Gualtallary Vineyards 2019”
Rombauer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Pale straw color; pear, honeydew melon, lemon, orange zest on the nose; pear, lemon-lime, grapefruit, tropical fruit—pineapple, lychee, white peach, ginger on the palate. Continue reading “Rombauer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2022”
Bodega Argento Artesano de Argento Organic Fairtrade White Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2022
Pale straw color; green apple, citrus, melon, white peach, white flowers on the nose; melon, green apple, grapefruit, apricot on the palate. Continue reading “Bodega Argento Artesano de Argento Organic Fairtrade White Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2022”
Morandé Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2020
Pale straw-yellow color; orange blossoms, lemon, passionfruit, white peach on the nose; lemon, grapefruit, white peach, herbaceous green pea/asparagus notes, gooseberry, oak spice, hint of saline on the palate. Continue reading “Morandé Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2020”
Gamble Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, pencil lead on the nose; black cherry, blueberry, plum, blackberry, nutmeg, brown sugar, oak toast on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017”
Miguel Torres Cordillera de los Andes Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle del Maipo, Chile 2018
Deep ruby color; plum, dark cherry, menthol on the nose; plum, cherry, blackcurrant, black olive, chocolate, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Miguel Torres Cordillera de los Andes Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle del Maipo, Chile 2018”
Old vines celebrated 7-26-2023
“Old vines”—marketing hype or a real and important thing? For the creators of the Old Vine Registry (OVR), old vines are a real and important element of the wine world. Continue reading “Old vines celebrated 7-26-2023”
Fleurs de Prairie Languedoc Rosé 2022
Pale salmon color; strawberry, white peach, raspberry on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, raspberry, tropical flavors—papaya, banana, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Fleurs de Prairie Languedoc Rosé 2022”