Deep gold color; grapefruit, nectarine, lemon-lime on the nose; nectarine, peach, some citrus and tropical fruit on the palate. Continue reading “McBride Sisters Collection Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016”
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Falesco Vitiano Rosato Umbria IGT 2016
Deep pink coral/rosé color; strawberry, cranberry, rose petals on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, cranberry on the palate. Continue reading “Falesco Vitiano Rosato Umbria IGT 2016”
Halloween 2017
The first of the great fall harvest celebrations—All Hallows Eve, Halloween—is problematic for a wine column. Continue reading “Halloween 2017”
The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2015
Deep ruby-black color; cherry, licorice, baking spice on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, dark plum, strawberry, pepper, vanilla, hint of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2015”
Beaulieu Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014
Deep ruby color; plum, leather, redcurrant on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, toasty oak, caramel on the palate. Continue reading “Beaulieu Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014”
Restaurant wine hacks
Clever life hack: order second cheapest bottle of wine at a restaurant. Wrong. Continue reading “Restaurant wine hacks”
Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant, plum on the nose; red cherry, plum, peppercorn, mocha, touch of oak on the palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016”
Martini & Rossi Prosecco DOC NV
Pale gold color; flowers, lemon, green apple on faint nose; apple, peach, grapefruit, orange on the palate. Continue reading “Martini & Rossi Prosecco DOC NV”
Amici Cellars Olema Chardonnay Sonoma County 2016
Deep gold color; melon, Golden Delicious apple, spice on the nose; white peach, Golden Delicious apple, melon, white peach, pear, vanilla, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Amici Cellars Olema Chardonnay Sonoma County 2016”
Matua Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016
Pale yellow color; passionfruit, pineapple, citrus, lemon grass on the nose; peach, key lime, citrus, ruby grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading “Matua Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016”