Deep ruby color; plum, blackberry, eucalyptus, chocolate on the nose; cherry, blackberry, plum, black pepper, chocolate, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Mourvèdre, Contra Costa County 2017”
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Mezzacorona Cabernet Sauvignon, Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, red fruits, blackcurrant on the nose; blackcurrant, blueberry, raspberry, tangy cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Mezzacorona Cabernet Sauvignon, Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2016”
Christmas Day wine humor
Merry Christmas. Not much reason to write about Christmas meal wine, that ship long since sailed. So, holiday humor (warning: there are some groaners here). Continue reading “Christmas Day wine humor”
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz, South Australia 2017
Medium purple color; plum. blue berry, redcurrant on the nose; plum, blackberry, raspberry, redcurrant, tobacco on the palate. Continue reading “Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz, South Australia 2017”
Jacques Capsouto Cotes de Galilee Village Cuvée Albert Gran Vin Blanc 2016
Pale straw color; lemon, white flowers on the nose; apricot, Meyer lemon on the palate. Continue reading “Jacques Capsouto Cotes de Galilee Village Cuvée Albert Gran Vin Blanc 2016”
Alma Negra Brut Nature Sparkling Wine, Mendoza NV
Deep copper color; bread yeast, peach on the nose; peach, melon, papaya, savory meat elements on the palate. Continue reading “Alma Negra Brut Nature Sparkling Wine, Mendoza NV”
Bodegas Castillo Monjardin Garnacha La Cantera 2018
Medium ruby color; plum, blackberry, oak, violets on the nose; plum, blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, olive, fig on the palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Castillo Monjardin Garnacha La Cantera 2018”
Cosentino Winery Cigar Old Vine Zinfandel 2017
Deep purple color; peppercorn, chocolate, berries on the nose; blackberry, wild berry, coffee, cocoa, leather, tobacco on the palate. Continue reading “Cosentino Winery Cigar Old Vine Zinfandel 2017”
Eberle Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant, spice on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, sage on the palate. Continue reading “Eberle Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2016”
Wine for Christmas meal
What wine do you pour for the Christmas feast? For most of the dozen years I’ve written this column the answer is—don’t pour trophy bottles. Continue reading “Wine for Christmas meal”