Deep ruby color; black cherry, raspberry, cranberry, plum, strawberry, earth, oak, leather, violets, rose petals on the nose and palate. Continue reading
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V. Sattui Winery Rosato di Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County 2022
Medium copper color; strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, white peach, cherry, red plum, apricot, spring flowers, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Mendes & Symington Monção e Melgaço Contacto Alvarinho Vinho Verde DOC 2023
Medium straw color; lemon, orange, pear, peach, green apple, pineapple, almond, jasmine, white pepper, saline, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Château Beaubois Denim by Beaubois, AOP Costiéres de Nîmes 2019
Dark ruby-purple color; blackberry, black cherry, plum, licorice, black tea, clove, lavender, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Wine for Valentine 2-12-2025
Valentine’s Day cometh, time for expressing love and affection, although one can argue that should be on your to-do list every day. Continue reading
Kopke White Colheita 2005 Porto
Medium amber-yellow color; orange marmalade, apricot jam, Japanese pear-apple, honey, burnt sugar, hazelnut, nutmeg, grapefruit, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Privé Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay, Dundee Hills AVA 2022
Pale gold color; Meyer lemon, yellow apple, melon, nectarines, citrus, oak spice, brioche on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Bodegas Valdemar Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Entre Nosotros 2021
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, black cherry, blueberry, chocolate, coffee, mint on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Champagne Ayala A/18 Le Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2018
Pale gold color; clementine, blood orange, grapefruit, pear, citrus, white fruit, Gala apple, jasmine, honey, pastry-brioche on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Gripes and opinions 2-5-2025
Wine columnists are expected to have opinions, and I have many. Here are four to rile up readers. Continue reading
