Pale amber color; almonds, hazelnut, apricot, saline, yeast on the nose; almonds, minerality, orange peel, saline and hints a slight bitterness on the palate. Continue reading “González Byass Viña AB Amontillado Sherry”
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Paso Robles 11-23-2022
When you think quality California wine, Napa and Sonoma leap to mind. Today, a sound argument can be made to include Paso Robles in the conversation. Continue reading “Paso Robles 11-23-2022”
Albert Bichot Horizon de Bichot Chardonnay 2020
Albert Bichot Horizon de Bichot Chardonnay 2020: Medium gold color; yellow apple, pear, citrus, white flowers on the nose; yellow apple, pear, grapefruit, vanilla, almonds on the palate. Continue reading “Albert Bichot Horizon de Bichot Chardonnay 2020”
Golan Heights Winery Yarden Merlot, Galilee 2017
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, dried herbs, smoke on the nose; charry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, cedar, chocolate, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Golan Heights Winery Yarden Merlot, Galilee 2017”
Thanksgiving 2022 11-16-2022
Some people are intimidated by wine choices for the big Thanksgiving family feast. There is no reason for discombobulation. Continue reading “Thanksgiving 2022 11-16-2022”
Fattoria Selvapiana Vigneto Bucerchiale Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2018
Medium ruby-garnet color; balsamic, cherry, leather on the nose; cherry, plum, strawberry, oak, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Fattoria Selvapiana Vigneto Bucerchiale Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2018”
Davis Estates Merlot, Napa Valley 2017
Deep ruby color; sweet cherry, plum, cranberry, vanilla on the nose; black cherry, chocolate, vanilla, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Davis Estates Merlot, Napa Valley 2017”
Siduri Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2020
Medium ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant, plum; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, raspberry, strawberry, oak, vanilla, baking spice, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Siduri Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2020”
Albert Bichot Bourgogne Aligoté 2020
Pale gold color; peach, lemon zest, honeydew melon, citrus, flowers on the nose; honeydew melon, green apple, lemon, pear on the palate. Continue reading “Albert Bichot Bourgogne Aligoté 2020”
Everyday, commodity wines 11-9-2022
November and December are the heaviest wine-buying months of the year. People not into wine—or even alcohol—indulge during the harvest feasts of Thanksgiving and Christmas and the bacchanalian excesses of New Year’s. Continue reading “Everyday, commodity wines 11-9-2022”