Pale straw yellow color; tropical fruit, mango, white flowers on the nose; bright, fresh fruit, lemon, green apple on the palate; Continue reading “Stemmari Grillo Sicilia 2014”
Category: Tasting Notes
Taittinger Nocturne Champagne City Lights Sec NV
Pale gold color; whiff of peach on light nose; peach, apple, raisin on the palate. Continue reading “Taittinger Nocturne Champagne City Lights Sec NV”
Wild Horse Chardonnay Central Coast 2014
Shiny golden color; green apple, citrus nose; light body with citrus, lemon, green apple, peach on the palate. Continue reading “Wild Horse Chardonnay Central Coast 2014”
Willamette Valley Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir 2015
Rosy-pink color; strawberry on the nose; watermelon, strawberry, tangerine on the palate. Very dry, medium body, nice acidity, hint of sour cherry on the finish, at least on the first pour—it mellows with some air time. Very clean. Substantive rosé, not a soda pop wannabe wine (the opposite, in fact). Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir 2015”
Ponzi Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve Willamette Valley 2012
Light yellow-gold color; peach, some honey on the nose; medium body with peach, nectarine, white fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Ponzi Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve Willamette Valley 2012”
Rotari Rosé Trento Talento NV
Light pink-salmon color; very subtle strawberry, floral nose; strawberry, cherry, peach, bright fruit, yeasty, delicate on the palate with vibrant and persistent perlage (bubbles/effervescence), superb acidity; superb quality-to-price sparkling wine from Italy. Continue reading “Rotari Rosé Trento Talento NV”
Bodegas Valdamor Namorio Albariño Rias Baixas 2014
Pale gold color; peaches, flowers on the nose; peach, melon, minerality on the palate. Dry, medium body, crisp, balanced, satisfying.
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Stobi Vranec Veritas Red Wine 2011
Inky black-red color; chocolate, dark fruits, oak on the nose; plum, dark fruits, prunes, spice, Slavonian oak on the palate, plus some flavors you likely have never encountered before. Continue reading “Stobi Vranec Veritas Red Wine 2011”
13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Light golden straw color; lively citrus nose; lemon-lime, grapefruit, green apple, citrus, peach on the palate. Continue reading “13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc 2015”
Qupé A Modern White Central Coast 2014
Light golden yellow color with hint of green; floral nose; pear, some citrus, spice, apple on the palate. Continue reading “Qupé A Modern White Central Coast 2014”