M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Blanc 2017

Pale straw-yellow color; citrus, yellow apple, pear, honeysuckle on the nose; pear, lemon-lime zest, yellow plum, yellow apple, melon hint, pinch of salinity on the palate. Continue reading “M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Blanc 2017”

Toad Hollow Vineyards Francine’s Selection Unoaked Chardonnay, Mendocino County 2017

Pale gold color; citrus, honeysuckle on the nose; Granny Smith apple, lemon, pear, apricot, mango, bit of banana on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Vineyards Francine’s Selection Unoaked Chardonnay, Mendocino County 2017”

Klinker Brick Winery Bricks & Roses Rosé, Lodi 2017

Pale salmon-gold color; citrus, flowers on the nose; grapefruit, strawberry, watermelon, cantaloupe, cherry, orange zest on the palate. Continue reading “Klinker Brick Winery Bricks & Roses Rosé, Lodi 2017”

Chalk Hill Estate Red Wine, Sonoma County 2016

Chalk Hill Estate Red Wine, Sonoma County 2016: Deep purple color; dark cherry, spice, toasty oak; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, dark berries, faint note of sweet vanilla oak, chip of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Chalk Hill Estate Red Wine, Sonoma County 2016”

Stemmari Hedonis Nero d’Avola Riserva Sicilia DOC 2015

Very deep ruby color; black plum, black cherry, pomegranate, French oak, fig, spice on the nose; black cherry, licorice, black plum, roasted coffee bean, tobacco, fig, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Stemmari Hedonis Nero d’Avola Riserva Sicilia DOC 2015”