Medium copper-rose color; strawberry, raspberry, cherry candy on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, maraschino cherry, white peach, hint of citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns Rosé 2017”
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Steele Pinot Blanc 2016
Pale straw color; peach, mango, lemon and orange zest on the nose; honeydew melon, green apple, pear, lemon, caramel on the palate. Continue reading “Steele Pinot Blanc 2016”
Jammy wines
“Jammy” is two-edged wine term. On the one hand, high praise when wine comes from expertly managed vineyards and adroit winemakers. On the other hand, when referencing factory wine, it is unsubtle insult. Continue reading “Jammy wines”
Van Duzer Westside Blocks Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2014
Medium ruby color; dark cherry, strawberry, black pepper, black tea, spice on the nose; dark cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, leather, licorice on the palate. Continue reading “Van Duzer Westside Blocks Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2014”
Sterling Vineyards Sparkling Rosé 2016
Medium copper color; cherry blossoms, strawberry on the nose; strawberry, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Sterling Vineyards Sparkling Rosé 2016”
CàMaiol Giomè Red Wine 2016
Deep ruby color; red and black berries, tobacco, spice on the nose; cherry, raspberry, red fruits on the palate. Continue reading “CàMaiol Giomè Red Wine 2016”
Amalaya Malbec, Salta, Argentina 2016
Deep purple color; plum, black cherry, blackberry on the nose; red fruits, blueberry, chocolate, white pepper, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Amalaya Malbec, Salta, Argentina 2016”
Lubanzi Wines Chenin Blanc Swartland 2017
Pale straw-gold color with hint of green; nectarine, fig, peach, green apple on the nose; orange, nectarine, honeydew melon, lemon, peach on the palate. Continue reading “Lubanzi Wines Chenin Blanc Swartland 2017”
Wine grape parts
Virtually all table wine begins with a grape, and grapes are divided into five parts, all of which can contribute to the eventual wine. Continue reading “Wine grape parts”
Concha y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Malbec 2016
Deep purple color; blueberry, black fruit, flowers on the nose; blueberry, plum, chocolate, licorice on the palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Malbec 2016”