Van Duzer Dijon Blocks Estate Grown Pinot Noir, Van Duzer Corridor, Oregon 2021

Medium ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, cranberry, chocolate, cola, white pepper, sweet spice, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Van Duzer Dijon Blocks Estate Grown Pinot Noir, Van Duzer Corridor, Oregon 2021”

Château Marjosse Gran Vin de Bordeaux 2020

Pale gold color; peach, green apple, grapefruit, pineapple-gooseberry, lemon-lime, pear, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Château Marjosse Gran Vin de Bordeaux 2020”

Van Duzer Bieze Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley 2021

Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, cranberry, blood orange, cola, vanilla, early-forest floor on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Van Duzer Bieze Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley 2021”

Wine challenges 3-13-2024

While wine has been an integral part of civilization for at least 8,000 years, it also is subject to the waxes and wanes of fashion. What is rad and fav today can be tomorrow’s meh. Think merlot. Think white zinfandel. Think Milli Vanilli. Continue reading “Wine challenges 3-13-2024”

Charles Krug Peter Mondavi Sr. Family Estate Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley 2021

Pale gold color; yellow apple, lemon zest, pineapple, pear, peach, starfruit, oak, butter on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Charles Krug Peter Mondavi Sr. Family Estate Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley 2021”

Monteabellón Tempranillo 5 Meses en Barrica, Ribera del Duero 2020

Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, blueberry, plum, oak, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Monteabellón Tempranillo 5 Meses en Barrica, Ribera del Duero 2020”

Hager Matthias Pét Nat Grüner Veltliner 2021

Pale yellow color; pear, yellow apple, lemon, pineapple, grapefruit, white pepper, bread yeast on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Hager Matthias Pét Nat Grüner Veltliner 2021”

Montes Toscanini Gran Tannat Premium 2020

Deep ruby-purple color; plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry; chocolate, coffee, vanilla, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Montes Toscanini Gran Tannat Premium 2020”