This is a different format from my usual tasting notes. VinsAlsace organized a series of virtual tastings with wine professionals around the world. In the first session, four white wines from the Sipp Mack winery were tasted. Continue reading “Sipp Mack Vins d’Alsace”
Category: Tasting Notes
Chehalem Rosé of Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley 2020
Pale-medium copper color; red grapefruit, watermelon, strawberry, white flowers on the nose; strawberry, red grapefruit, cherry, raspberry, hint of minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Chehalem Rosé of Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley 2020”
B.R. Cohn Silver Label Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 2018
Deep straw color; citrus, gooseberry, lemongrass on the nose; lemon-lime, grapefruit, passionfruit, melon, tropical fruit on the palate. Continue reading “B.R. Cohn Silver Label Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 2018”
Noble Vines Collection 515 Select Rosé, Central Coast 2020
Pale salmon-copper color; strawberry, peach, cotton candy, blood orange on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, raspberry, Meyer lemon, lime, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Noble Vines Collection 515 Select Rosé, Central Coast 2020”
Morgan Chardonnay Double L Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands 2018
Medium gold color; yellow apple, pear, buttery toast on the nose; yellow apple, pear, pineapple, lemon, grapefruit, vanilla, saline on the palate. Continue reading “Morgan Chardonnay Double L Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands 2018”
Duca di Salaparuta Corvo Grillo, Sicilia DOC 2020
Medium gold color; citrus, lemon, peach, white flowers on the nose; lemon, grapefruit, green apple, mandarin orange, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Duca di Salaparuta Corvo Grillo, Sicilia DOC 2020”
Duca di Salaparuta Corvo Colomba Platino Nero d’Avola 2018
Medium ruby color; black cherry, plum, leather, red flowers on the nose; black cherry, black plum, raspberry, blackberry, raisins, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Duca di Salaparuta Corvo Colomba Platino Nero d’Avola 2018”
Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018
Deep ruby color; plum, cherry, redcurrant, blackberry, spice on the nose; plum, black cherry, redcurrant, blackberry, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018”
Cono Sur Sparkling Wine Rosé, Bío Bío Valley, Chile NV
Medium copper color; strawberry, raspberry, cherry on the nose; ripe strawberry, raspberry, cherry, cranberry, pear, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Cono Sur Sparkling Wine Rosé, Bío Bío Valley, Chile NV”
Tenuta L’Impostino Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC 2015
Dark ruby-garnet color; cherry, strawberry, geraniums on the nose; sour cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, plum, blackberry, chocolate, spice, saline on the palate. Continue reading “Tenuta L’Impostino Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC 2015”