Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2019

Deep ruby color; blackberry, cherry, plum, tea, oak, vanilla, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2019”

Sebastiani Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Medium gold color; lemon, white peach, struck flint on the nose; green apple, lemon, citrus, pineapple, grapefruit, saline-minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Sebastiani Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2020”

Wine for Christmas 12-20-2023

If you are reading this column, there is a good chance wine will be part of your Christmas/holiday celebration. Observations: Continue reading “Wine for Christmas 12-20-2023”

St. Supéry Rutherford Merlot 2018

Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; black cherry, dark plum, raspberry, blackberry, baking chocolate, vanilla, spice on the palate. Continue reading “St. Supéry Rutherford Merlot 2018”

Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2021

Medium gold color; pear, golden apple, baked peach, butterscotch, citrus-lemon, some minerality, toasty oak, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2021”

Banshee Ten-of-Cups Brut California NV

Medium gold color; apple, brioche on the nose; green apple, tangerine, lemon, tropical fruit, citrus, marzipan, freshly baked bread on the palate. Continue reading “Banshee Ten-of-Cups Brut California NV”

Smaller wine containers 7-13-2022

You demanded wine options. Winemakers heard you and new options—some might call them marketing gimmicks—are being created as fast as they can be dreamed up. Continue reading “Smaller wine containers 7-13-2022”

Plungerhead Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi 2018

Deep purple color; raspberry, blackberry, hickory on the nose; black cherry, black plum, raspberry, blackberry, cranberry, peach preserves, cocoa, vanilla, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Plungerhead Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi 2018”

Cedar + Salmon Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills 2016

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla on the nose; black cherry, plum, blueberry, earth, chocolate, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Cedar + Salmon Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills 2016”