Villa Maria EarthGarden Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2021

Pale gold color; honeysuckle, lime blossom, hint of mowed grass on the nose; gooseberry, lime-lemon, passionfruit, grapefruit on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Villa Maria EarthGarden Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2021”

Winter’s Hill Reserve Pinot Gris, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2021

Pale gold color; white peach, lemon zest, apple on the nose; Meyer lemon, white peach, tart apple, nectarine on the palate. Continue reading “Winter’s Hill Reserve Pinot Gris, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2021”

W. & J. Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Porto

Deep purple-ruby color; blackberry, plum, black cherry, cassis, licorice on the nose; plum jam, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry jam, raisins, baker’s chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “W. & J. Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Porto”

Labor Day 8-30-2023

Next Monday brings us to the annual bittersweet pivot from the adventures and tribulations of summer to the prayed-for succor of autumn. Labor Day. Continue reading “Labor Day 8-30-2023”

Bryn Mawr Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2019

Pale ruby color; raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, cinnamon, violets on the nose; raspberry, tart cherry, strawberry, plum, spice, white pepper, black tea on the palate. Continue reading “Bryn Mawr Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2019”

Peju Province Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019

Deep ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant, leather on the nose; cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, plum, blackberry, licorice, pepper, oak notes, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Peju Province Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019”

Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Saintes Pierres de Nalys Blanc 2019

Pale gold color; peach, pear, orange rind, lime, meadow flowers on the nose; pear, lemon, white peach, grapefruit, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Saintes Pierres de Nalys Blanc 2019”

Viña Peñalolén Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley 2019

Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry, baking spice, cedar on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, jammy raspberry, mint, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Viña Peñalolén Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley 2019”

Cecchi Chianti Classico Riserva di Famiglia 2015

Deep tawny color; cherry, plum, graphite, earth, leather on the nose; dark cherry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, redcurrant, tomato, tobacco, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Cecchi Chianti Classico Riserva di Famiglia 2015”

Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2019

Deep ruby color; cherry, black plum, mocha, earth on the nose; cherry, black plum, blackcurrant, raspberry, fig, licorice, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2019”