Pale straw color with hint of green; citrus, white flowers on the nose; lemon, pear, honeydew melon, white peach, almonds on the palate. Continue reading “Tommasi Filodora Prosecco DOC”
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Bervini 1955 Rosé Spumante Extra Dry
Medium copper color with hint of green; raspberry, lemon-lime, green apple on the nose; tart cherry, raspberry, apricot, strawberry, Granny Smith apple on the palate. Continue reading “Bervini 1955 Rosé Spumante Extra Dry”
Lamole di Lamole Blue Label Chianti Classico DOCG 2012
Deep ruby color; black cherry, redcurrant, potpourri, flowers on the nose; black cherry, plum, hint of oak and roasted tomato on the palate. Continue reading “Lamole di Lamole Blue Label Chianti Classico DOCG 2012”
Tolosa 1772 Pinot Noir Edna Valley 2015
Medium ruby color; black cherry, blackberry some smoke and stone on the nose; cranberry, red cherry, raspberry, red plum, herbs on the palate. Continue reading “Tolosa 1772 Pinot Noir Edna Valley 2015”
Wine’s downsides
You likely enjoyed positives of wine we visited last week, but if we are honest, the story is not universally rosy (or even rosé). This week, a glimpse at wine drinking downsides. Continue reading “Wine’s downsides”
Vilarnau Brut Reserva Rosé Cava NV
Bright, deep copper-pink color; raspberry, red apple, citrus, minerality on the nose; strawberry, cranberry, red apple, tangerine-mandarin orange on the palate. Continue reading “Vilarnau Brut Reserva Rosé Cava NV”
Bonterra Mendocino County Pinot Noir 2016
Medium ruby color; strawberry, raspberry, spice, vanilla on the nose; cherry, cranberry, raspberry, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Bonterra Mendocino County Pinot Noir 2016”
Michael David Earthquake Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Deep purple color; plum, blackcurrant, tobacco, black cherry on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, oak, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Michael David Earthquake Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2013”
Sbragia Family Vineyards Gino’s Vineyard Zinfandel 2014
Deep ruby-black color; blackberry, blueberry, cinnamon on the nose; blackberry-brambles, raspberry, blueberry, plum, prunes, ripe raisins, redcurrant tang, pinch of pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Sbragia Family Vineyards Gino’s Vineyard Zinfandel 2014”
Wine’s good qualities
Wine: good for you. Wine: bad for you. Both statements can be true; let’s explore. Continue reading “Wine’s good qualities”