Perhaps you imagine doing complex math problems, listening to classical music, or solving word puzzles are among the best ways to neurologically stimulate your brain. Continue reading “Wine stimulates brain”
Category: Tasting Notes
Bodega Colomé Estate Malbec, Salta 2015
Dark purple color; red plum, blueberry, blackberry, flowers on the nose; blueberry, black cherry, blackberry, red berries, dark chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Bodega Colomé Estate Malbec, Salta 2015”
Perlage Sgàjo Extra Dry Vegan Prosecco DOC Treviso
Pale straw with slight green tint color; apple, apricot, pear on the nose; apple, apricot, banana, honeydew melon, pear, on the palate. Continue reading “Perlage Sgàjo Extra Dry Vegan Prosecco DOC Treviso”
Croft 430th Anniversary Celebration Edition Reserve Ruby Porto
Very deep ruby, almost black color; black cherry, blackberry, plum, cassis, floral notes on the nose; intense berries, black cherry, strawberry jam on the palate. Continue reading “Croft 430th Anniversary Celebration Edition Reserve Ruby Porto”
The Farm Winery touchy-feely 2014 Paso Robles Adelaida District
Deep ruby color; raspberry, plum, dried herbs, sage on the nose; strawberry, plum, leather, blueberry, spice on the palate. Continue reading “The Farm Winery touchy-feely 2014 Paso Robles Adelaida District”
Blandy’s 10 Year Malmsey; Blandy’s 5 Year Malmsey
I introduce a different presentation here by combing reviews and comments on two similar wines by the same maker. Continue reading “Blandy’s 10 Year Malmsey; Blandy’s 5 Year Malmsey”
Etude Chardonnay Grace Benoist Ranch Vineyard, Carneros 2016
Deep gold color; white peach, pear, apple, lemon, bread on the nose; pear, lemon, green apple, fig, minerals, white spice on the palate. Continue reading “Etude Chardonnay Grace Benoist Ranch Vineyard, Carneros 2016”
Old vine zin
It is hard to think of California wine and not think of zinfandel. Continue reading “Old vine zin”
Charles Smith Boom Boom! Syrah Washington State 2016
Medium purple color; red berries, blackberry, some orange peel and herbs on the nose; cherry, plum, blackberry, blueberry, pepper and licorice on the palate. Continue reading “Charles Smith Boom Boom! Syrah Washington State 2016”
A Blooming Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir Trouble Willamette Valley 2014
Pale ruby color; cherry, cranberry, plum, raspberry, earth, oak on the nose; sour plum, cherry, licorice, red fruit, pepper, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “A Blooming Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir Trouble Willamette Valley 2014”