Vilarnau Cava Brut Reserva, Barcelona, Trencadís Edition NV

Medium gold color; citrus, light flowers, herbs, earthiness on the nose; citrus, golden apple, apricot, peach, almond on the palate. Continue reading “Vilarnau Cava Brut Reserva, Barcelona, Trencadís Edition NV”

Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Deep ruby color; black cherry, cedar, chocolate on the nose; black cherry, ripe plum, vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, chocolate, bourbon barrel oak on the palate. Continue reading “Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2016”

Artesa Winery Los Carneros Chardonnay 2017

Deep gold color; baked yellow apple, lemon, citrus, white flowers on the nose; Meyer lemon, yellow apple, stone fruit, mandarine orange, nectarine on the palate. Continue reading “Artesa Winery Los Carneros Chardonnay 2017”

Bending Branch Winery Malbec, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains 2016

Medium purple color; plum, red berries, smoke, leather on the nose; plum, black cherry, licorice, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Bending Branch Winery Malbec, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains 2016”

Jean-Luc Baldès Clos Triguedina Malbec, Cahors 2011

Medium ruby-purple color; plum, tobacco, boysenberry on the nose; plum, dark fruits, black cherry, blackberry, pinch of peppermint on the palate. Continue reading “Jean-Luc Baldès Clos Triguedina Malbec, Cahors 2011”

Château Lassegue “Lassègue” Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2016

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, spice on the nose; cherry, plum, black fruits, cedar, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Château Lassegue “Lassègue” Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2016”

San Simeon Paso Robles Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Deep ruby color; raspberry, black cherry, dark fruit on the nose; raspberry, cherry, plum, blackcurrant, boysenberry, oak on the palate. Continue reading “San Simeon Paso Robles Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016”

Aperture Cellars Alexander Valley Red Blend 2017

Deep ruby color; raspberry, plum, cherry, blueberry on the nose; plum, raspberry, cherry, spice, tobacco leaf, chip of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Aperture Cellars Alexander Valley Red Blend 2017”

Château Duhart-Milon Moulin de Duhart Pauillac 2016

Château Duhart-Milon Moulin de Duhart Pauillac 2016: Deep purple color; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, cedar on the nose; plum, raspberry, black cherry, minerality/iron on the palate. Continue reading “Château Duhart-Milon Moulin de Duhart Pauillac 2016”

Bodega Colomé Auténtico Malbec, Valle Calchaquí, Salta, Argentina 2017

Deep purple color; cherry, blackberry, plum, spice on the nose; plum, black cherry, blackberry, cassis, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Bodega Colomé Auténtico Malbec, Valle Calchaquí, Salta, Argentina 2017”