Deep ruby-black color; red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, brambly bush, pepper on the nose; plum, blackberry, blueberry, red cherry, raspberry, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Frank Family Vineyards Zinfandel Napa Valley 2014”
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14 Hands Winery Hot to Trot Red Blend Columbia Valley 2015
Deep ruby color; red fruits, plum on the nose; plum, ripe red fruits, blackberry, tea, redcurrant tang, baking spice on the palate. Continue reading “14 Hands Winery Hot to Trot Red Blend Columbia Valley 2015”
Pepper Bridge Winery Trine 2014
Deep ruby color; red fruit, raspberry, black pepper, whiff of leather-meat on the nose; sour cherry, raspberry, plum, blackcurrant tang, strawberry, roasted bell pepper, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Pepper Bridge Winery Trine 2014”
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir Marlborough 2016
Medium ruby color; red-black cherry, raspberry, spice, forest floor on the nose; dark cherry, cranberry, blackberry, hint of blackcurrant tang on the palate. Continue reading “Kim Crawford Pinot Noir Marlborough 2016”
Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day. Yes, it is a “day” conjured by greeting card companies, candy makers, and flower shops, but here it is and you better do something about it if you want the coming weeks to go smoothly with whomever accompanies you in your journey through life. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day”
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2013
Deep ruby color; plum, olive, peppercorn, whiff of oak on the nose; red fruit, plum, raspberry, blueberry, olive, pepper, spice, hint of meat on the palate. Continue reading “E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2013”
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2013
Deep ruby color; cherry, cedar, spice, flowers on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, red bell pepper, tickle of blackcurrant tang on the palate. Continue reading “Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2013”
Sterling Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 2016
Pale straw color; bread, green apple, citrus, lemon on the nose; yellow apple, honeydew melon, white peach, lemon on the palate. Continue reading “Sterling Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 2016”
What’s in a name
What’s in a name? In the wine world, often confusion, occasionally chaos. Continue reading “What’s in a name”
Steele Lake County Viognier 2016
Medium gold color; honeysuckle, citrus on the nose; peach, tangerine, mango, lemon, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading “Steele Lake County Viognier 2016”