Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Rosé 2017

Medium copper-salmon color; raspberry, cherry, red berries on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, cherry, blackberry, red plum, spice; hint of mint on the palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Rosé 2017”

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”