Medium ruby-purple color; cherry, blackberry, fig on light nose; red cherry, some sour cherry, strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, black olive on the palate. Continue reading
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NC sparkling wine
Christmas and New Year’s are the year’s apogee of sparkling wine consumption, so tips for the coming bubbly bonanza. Continue reading
Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port
Very deep ruby color; plum, black cherry, bramble on the nose; gorgeous black fruits, chocolate, blackberry jam on the palate. Continue reading
Croft Reserve Tawny Porto
Light brick red color; rich fruit, caramel, clove, nuts on the nose; butterscotch, strawberry jam, cardamom citrus notes, raspberry, caramel, redcurrant, spice, nuts on the palate. Continue reading
Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port
Deep ruby-garnet color; fresh and lively on red cherry, plum, strawberry nose; red cherry and berry galore, spice, chocolate, plum on the palate. Continue reading
Warre’s Otima 10 Ten Year Old Tawny Port
Pale tawny color; dried fruit, walnuts, brown sugar on the nose; nutty flavors, caramelized orange peel, strawberry, plum, caramel, nutmeg on the palate. Continue reading
Toad Hollow Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi, California 2014
Deep ruby color; cherry, cedar, white pepper on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, chocolate, baking spices, hint of vanilla on the palate. Continue reading
Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Deep ruby color; black cherry, cherry candy, blackberry on the nose; blackberry, black cherry, plum, dark chocolate, some oak and vanilla on the palate. Continue reading
Grandes Vinos y Viñedos 3C Cariñena 2014
Deep ruby color; cherry, berry, meat on the nose; sour cherry, plum, raspberry, blueberry, pinch of salt on the palate. Continue reading
Christmas gifts
Wine and wine accessories are welcome gifts for the Christmas-holiday season. Since possibilities are almost endless, some suggestions in various price ranges: Continue reading
