Medium ruby color; mocha, blackcurrant, blackberry, violets on the nose; raspberry, blackberry, plum, meat, minerality, pepper, spices on the palate. Continue reading
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Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 2018
Pale salmon color; melon, citrus, some red berries, rose flowers on the nose; citrus, strawberry, raspberry, minerality on the palate. Continue reading
Buying wine #2
Week two of wine acquisition strategies: Continue reading
Morgante Nero d’Avola Vendemmia, Sicilia 2015
Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, tobacco on the nose; ripe black cherry, black plum, blackberries, licorice, cranberry on the palate. Continue reading
The Hess Collection Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County 2017
Deep ruby color; boysenberry, pomegranate, blackberry pie on the nose; red cherry, blackberry, raspberry, pepper, baking spice on the palate. Continue reading
Vilarnau Cava Brut Reserva, Barcelona, Trencadís Edition NV
Medium gold color; citrus, light flowers, herbs, earthiness on the nose; citrus, golden apple, apricot, peach, almond on the palate. Continue reading
Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, cedar, chocolate on the nose; black cherry, ripe plum, vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, chocolate, bourbon barrel oak on the palate. Continue reading
Buying wine #1
Reviewing wine is vexing when your words appear in newspapers and the internet around the world. Continue reading
Artesa Winery Los Carneros Chardonnay 2017
Deep gold color; baked yellow apple, lemon, citrus, white flowers on the nose; Meyer lemon, yellow apple, stone fruit, mandarine orange, nectarine on the palate. Continue reading
Bending Branch Winery Malbec, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains 2016
Medium purple color; plum, red berries, smoke, leather on the nose; plum, black cherry, licorice, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading
