Rodney Strong Brothers Ridge Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2018

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, blueberry, chocolate, oak, tobacco, cedar, spice, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rodney Strong Brothers Ridge Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2018”

Funckenhausen Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 2021

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, chocolate, black pepper, subtle oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Funckenhausen Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 2021”

Texas wine AVAs episode #2 10-11-2023

Texas wine facts: Texas is the fifth-largest winemaking state, behind California, Washington, New York, and Oregon. And Texas wine is No. 3 in economic impact, just behind California and New York. Both rankings according to the National Association of American Wineries. Continue reading “Texas wine AVAs episode #2 10-11-2023”

Bodega Garzón Single Vineyard Tannat, Maldonado, Uruguay 2020

Deep purple color; black plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, black cherry, licorice, chocolate, oak, tobacco, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodega Garzón Single Vineyard Tannat, Maldonado, Uruguay 2020”

Château Maris Minervois La Livinière La Touge 2019

Deep ruby color; plum, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, black cherry, citrus note, peppery spice, oak, smoke, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Château Maris Minervois La Livinière La Touge 2019”

Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard Cabernet Franc, North Fork of Long Island 2019

Medium ruby color; raspberry, strawberry, cherry, pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard Cabernet Franc, North Fork of Long Island 2019”

Tenuta di Capezzana Villa di Capezzana Carmignano DOCG 2017

Deep garnet color; blackberry, black cherry, plum, raspberry, tobacco, oak, leather, smoke, earth, dark chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Tenuta di Capezzana Villa di Capezzana Carmignano DOCG 2017”