Gamble Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, pencil lead on the nose; black cherry, blueberry, plum, blackberry, nutmeg, brown sugar, oak toast on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017”

Miguel Torres Cordillera de los Andes Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle del Maipo, Chile 2018

Deep ruby color; plum, dark cherry, menthol on the nose; plum, cherry, blackcurrant, black olive, chocolate, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Miguel Torres Cordillera de los Andes Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle del Maipo, Chile 2018”

Old vines celebrated 7-26-2023

“Old vines”—marketing hype or a real and important thing? For the creators of the Old Vine Registry (OVR), old vines are a real and important element of the wine world. Continue reading “Old vines celebrated 7-26-2023”

Masciarelli Colline Teatine Rosato IGT 2022

Medium salmon color; strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, raspberry, cranberry on the palate. Continue reading “Masciarelli Colline Teatine Rosato IGT 2022”

Markham Napa Valley Vineyards Merlot 2019

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, raspberry, vanilla, cedar on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, plum, chocolate, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Markham Napa Valley Vineyards Merlot 2019”

Tenuta Luce La Vite Lucente Toscana Red Wine IGT 2020

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, leather, spice on the nose; cherry, plum, blueberry, blackberry, mulberry, raspberry, roasted tomato, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Tenuta Luce La Vite Lucente Toscana Red Wine IGT 2020”

King Estate Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley 2021

Pale gold color; pear, apple, lemon, peach, mango, white flowers on the nose; pear, cantaloupe, lemon-lime, nectarine, green apple on the palate. Continue reading “King Estate Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley 2021”

Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, baking spice on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon 2021”

Domaine Anderson Estate Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2019

Medium ruby color; raspberry, pomegranate, cherry, plum, blackberry on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, blood orange, whiff of oak notes on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Anderson Estate Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2019”