Martoccia Di Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino 2008: Deep red-garnet color with some translucence; very cherry nose; cherry, raspberry, licorice, plum, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Martoccia di Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino 2008”
Category: Tasting Notes
Ernie Els Proprietor’s Blend Stellenbosch 2011
Ernie Els Proprietor’s Blend Stellenbosch 2011: Inky, black cherry color; tight nose becomes lush with air, blackberry, black cherry; on the palate, black berries, cherry, some blackcurrant tang, Continue reading “Ernie Els Proprietor’s Blend Stellenbosch 2011”
Bisol Crede Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 2014
Bisol Crede Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 2014: Light straw-yellow color with tiny and persistent bubbles; field of wildflowers nose; Continue reading “Bisol Crede Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 2014”
Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay Sonoma County 2013
Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay Sonoma County 2013: Re-taste of August evaluation confirms my earlier positive review. The gold-yellow color is more beautiful than I described in August; Continue reading “Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay Sonoma County 2013”
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Central Coast Pinot Noir 2013
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Central Coast Pinot Noir 2013: Translucent ruby-burgundy color; whiffs of cherry, raspberry on the nose; cherry, raspberry, vanilla, restrained oak on the palate; ripe fruit, silky mouthfeel, Continue reading “MacMurray Estate Vineyards Central Coast Pinot Noir 2013”
Michael David The Seven Deadly Zins 2013
Michael David The Seven Deadly Zins 2013: Inky color; plum, cherry nose; juicy dark plum, sweet cherry, raspberry, pepper, spice, plenty of oak on the palate, boysenberry pie on the finish; Continue reading “Michael David The Seven Deadly Zins 2013”
Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2013
Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2013: Lovely translucent ruby-burgundy color; dark cherry, rhubarb, on the nose; cherry, some plum, boysenberry, chocolate, strawberry, whiff of blackberry and tobacco on the palate, Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2013”
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2012
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2012: Crimson color; cherry nose; lively cherry, red berry, raspberry, leather, tea on the palate; Continue reading “Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2012”
Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013: Inky dark purple color; ripe black cherry, plum on the nose; blackcurrant tang, plum, black cherry, mocha, Continue reading “Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013”
Acinum Soave Classico DOP 2014
Acinum Soave Classico DOP 2014: Pale yellow-gold color; clean nose of apples, kiwi, flower petals; Continue reading “Acinum Soave Classico DOP 2014”