King Estate Inscription Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021

Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, cranberry, plum, blackcurrant, leather, oak, vanilla, cola, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “King Estate Inscription Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021”

Shiloh Secret Reserve Petite Sirah, Judean Hills 2019

Deep ruby color; blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, blueberry, black tea, oak, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Shiloh Secret Reserve Petite Sirah, Judean Hills 2019”

San Felice Bell’Aja Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2019

Deep ruby-garnet color; plum, blackcurrant, cherry, blueberry, oak, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, leather on the nose and palate. Continue reading “San Felice Bell’Aja Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2019”

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley The Pey Family 2020

Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, blueberry, cranberry, cherry, mocha, spice, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley The Pey Family 2020”

The religion of wine 9-20-2023

Is wine a religion? Wait—I am not suggesting wine will replace my Catholicism—but we cannot ignore religious elements associated with wine. Continue reading “The religion of wine 9-20-2023”

Viña San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle del Maipo, Chile 2018

Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, black cherry, oak, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Viña San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle del Maipo, Chile 2018”

Rodney Strong Alexander’s Crown Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, blackberries, black olives, dark chocolate, vanilla, tobacco on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rodney Strong Alexander’s Crown Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018”