As the leaves don new colors and the great harvest feasts and festivals approach, the demand for bubbly continues to increase. A soaring trend. Continue reading “Champagne boom 10-19-2022”
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Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2019
Deep ruby color; blackberry, cassis, dark cherry, cocoa on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, plum, blueberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, oak notes on the palate. Continue reading “Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2019”
Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2016
Deep ruby color; chocolate, vanilla, plum, violets, mint on the nose; red cherry, chocolate, vanilla, caramel, plum, blackberry on the palate. Continue reading “Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2016”
Siduri Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2020
Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry on the nose; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Siduri Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2020”
Decanting 10-12-2022
Decanting wine is a strategy you often find recommended. Here are some of the whys and whens. Continue reading “Decanting 10-12-2022”
Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Hallberg Vineyard 2018
Medium ruby color; black cherry, raspberry, roses, violets on the nose; dark cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, blood orange, black tea, cinnamon on the palate. Continue reading “Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Hallberg Vineyard 2018”
Scheid Family Wines VDR Very Dark Red 2020
Very dark purple-garnet color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, violets, lavender on the nose; black cherry, Bing cherry, sugar plum, blueberry, blackberry, pomegranate, chocolate, vanilla, mocha on the palate. Continue reading “Scheid Family Wines VDR Very Dark Red 2020”
Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Unoaked Chardonnay 2021
Medium gold color; citrus, apple, tropical fruit, white flowers on the nose; pineapple, lemon-lime, yellow apple, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Unoaked Chardonnay 2021”
Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Road Reserve, Paso Robles 2019
Deep ruby-garnet color; blueberry, dark cherry, boysenberry on the nose; cassis, black raspberry, licorice, dark cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Road Reserve, Paso Robles 2019”
Wine metaphysics 10-5-2022
Are wines made in the vineyard or the winery? The answer is both, but today more wine professionals say soil, grapes, and the skill of grape growers to deliver the personality of their acres is the essential component. Continue reading “Wine metaphysics 10-5-2022”