Did the extinction of dinosaurs play a part in the creation of wine? While it may sound far-fetched, according to an article in the prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature Plants, there is scientific evidence to support the theory. Continue reading
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Juggernaut Wines Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2020
Medium ruby color; black cherry, dark plum, raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon, toasty oak, chocolate, vanilla, leather, smoke, earth, pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Château d’Esclans The Pale Rosé by Sacha Lichine 2023
Especially pale copper color; peach, pink grapefruit, lemon, strawberry, flowers, minerality, white pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Sebastiani Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 2018
Deep ruby-purple color; bold, ripe black cherry, blackberry, plum, cassis, graphite, tobacco, mint, vanilla, oak, oak spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Frescobaldi Castel Giocondo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018
Medium ruby color; blackberry, black cherry, plum, raspberry, blueberry, oak, licorice, dark chocolate, coffee, aromatic flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Domaine Lumineux Cuvée Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021
Pale ruby color; cherry, raspberry, dried fig, oak spice, nutmeg, black pepper, forest floor on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Trapiche Broquel Selected Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina 2021
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, raspberry, redcurrant, smoke, zest of bell pepper, eucalyptus, balsamic, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading
There is no definition for rosé 8-7-2024
August. For many, triple digit degree days. Time to beat the heat with chilled rosé. Continue reading
Primus Carménère, Colchagua, Chile 2020
Deep ruby color; dark cherry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, pepper, roasted jalapeño, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Gurrieri Pas Dosè Vino Spumante di Qualità
Pale gold color; yellow apple, peach, lemon, apricot, bread on the nose and palate. Continue reading
