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Cantine Ermes Epicentro Nero d’Avola Riserva, Sicilia DOC 2016
Deep garnet color; black plum, black cherry, licorice, vanilla, cinnamon on the nose; black plum, blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, oak, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Cantine Ermes Epicentro Nero d’Avola Riserva, Sicilia DOC 2016”
Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, violets on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, bramble-blackberry, chocolate, oak notes on the palate. Continue reading “Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2020”
Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir 2021
Pale ruby color; cherry, strawberry, raspberry on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, blood orange, light oak, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir 2021”
Viña Quintay Clava Reserva Pinot Noir Rosé, Casablanca Valley 2022
Medium copper color; strawberry, cherry, white peach on the nose; cherry, strawberry, raspberry, citrus, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Viña Quintay Clava Reserva Pinot Noir Rosé, Casablanca Valley 2022”
J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2021
Deep ruby color; blackberry, blueberry, cherry, blackcurrant on the nose; dusty cherry, blackberry, strawberry, plum, licorice, toasted bread crust, oak, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2021”
San Felice Il Grigio da San Felice Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG 2019
Deep ruby color; cherry, sun-dried tomato, sweet balsamic, violets on the nose; cherry, sour cherry, roasted tomato, red prune/plum, mint, leaather, oak notes on the palate. Continue reading “San Felice Il Grigio da San Felice Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG 2019”
Stoller Family Estate Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2021
Pale gold color; apple, pear, white peach, lemon, minerality on the nose; green apple, white peach, grapefruit, lime, pear on the palate. Continue reading “Stoller Family Estate Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2021”
Beronia Verdejo, Rueda DO 2020
Bright pale yellow color; stone fruits, peach, lemon, fennel on the nose; lemon-lime, white peach, grapefruit, honeydew melon, herbaceous note on the palate. Continue reading “Beronia Verdejo, Rueda DO 2020”
Wine texture 6-28-2023
Wine descriptions often refer to “texture.” What the heck does that mean? There is a texture difference between silk and sandpaper. There is a texture difference between a crisp apple and creamy mashed potatoes. Wine is a liquid. Liquid is liquid texture, right? Continue reading “Wine texture 6-28-2023”