Winemakers fermented wine in oak barrels for centuries, then came stainless steel—especially for fruit-focused whites in the 20th century. Then came concrete. Concrete? Continue reading “Concrete”
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Cooper Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir 2014
Medium ruby color; red cherry, cranberry, raspberry, forest floor on the nose; cranberry, bing cherry, raspberry, blueberry, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Cooper Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir 2014”
Godelia Godello-Doña Blanca 2015
Pale straw color with hint of green; pear, lemon, white-fruits on the nose; grapefruit, citrus, pear, ginger on the palate. Continue reading “Godelia Godello-Doña Blanca 2015”
Talley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande Valley 2015
Pale ruby color; red fruits, strawberry, raspberry, lavender on the nose; cranberry, bing cherry, strawberry, plum, black tea, red currant on the palate. Continue reading “Talley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande Valley 2015”
Wine hangover avoidance
Since no one enjoys a wine hangover, five tips on why they happen and how to avoid them. Most likely most of what you think about this subject is wrong. Continue reading “Wine hangover avoidance”
The Hess Collection Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, boysenberry, cassis, pepper on the nose; raspberry, blueberry, redcurrant, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading “The Hess Collection Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County 2016”
Laetitia Brut Rosé Arroyo Grande Valley 2015
Medium copper color; strawberry, bread on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, lemon zest, ruby red grapefruit, red apple on the palate. Continue reading “Laetitia Brut Rosé Arroyo Grande Valley 2015”
Bonterra Viognier Mendocino County 2016
Medium gold color; pear, peaches, apricot, tangerine, citrus on expressive floral nose; pear, tangerine, apricot, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Bonterra Viognier Mendocino County 2016”
Ciù Ciù Lacrima di Morro d’Alba 2015
Deep purple, almost black color; strawberry, cherry, violets, rose petals on emphatic nose; strawberry, cherry, sour black cherry, plenty of blackcurrant tang, red berries, leather on the palate. Continue reading “Ciù Ciù Lacrima di Morro d’Alba 2015”
Zocker Paragon Vineyard Grüner Veltliner Edna Valley 2015
Medium yellow color; citrus, lemon, grapefruit, wet stone on the nose; lemon, white pepper, melon, white peach, pear, wet stone on the palate. Continue reading “Zocker Paragon Vineyard Grüner Veltliner Edna Valley 2015”