Gnarly Head Wines Old Vine Zin Zinfandel, Lodi 2019

Inky black-deep purple color; blackberry, raspberry, hickory, mocha on the nose; plum, blackberry jam, raspberry jam, dark cherry, chocolate, smoke, spice, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Gnarly Head Wines Old Vine Zin Zinfandel, Lodi 2019”

Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018

Deep ruby color; dark cherry, blackcurrant, mulberry, leather, cedar on the nose; dark cherry, plum, blackberry, blueberry, bay leaf, chocolate, sweet oak on the palate. Continue reading “Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018”

Zenato Lugana di San Benedetto Bianco 2020

Deep straw color; honeysuckle, peach, white flowers, lemon zest on the nose; white peach, apple, pear, Meyer lemon, citrus, bit of banana, ginger, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Zenato Lugana di San Benedetto Bianco 2020”

Aia Vecchia Lagone, Toscana 2018

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, vanilla on the nose; plum, black cherry, blackberry, strawberry, red berries, spice, oak, vanilla, leather on the palate. Continue reading “Aia Vecchia Lagone, Toscana 2018”

Alessandro di Camporeale Grillo Vigna di Mandranova, Sicilia DOC 2018

Medium gold-straw color; grapefruit, white peach, papaya, elderflower on the nose; lemon-lime, green apple, white peach, melon, pear, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Alessandro di Camporeale Grillo Vigna di Mandranova, Sicilia DOC 2018”

Peju Province Winery Merlot, Napa Valley 2016

Deep garnet color; cherry, pomegranate, spice, cedar on the nose; sweet cherry, plum, blackberry, leather, toast, Rutherford dust, cocoa powder, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Peju Province Winery Merlot, Napa Valley 2016”

L’Ecole No. 41 Merlot Columbia Valley 2018

L’Ecole No. 41 Merlot Columbia Valley 2018: Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, raspberry, cedar on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, plum, coffee, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “L’Ecole No. 41 Merlot Columbia Valley 2018”

The Paring Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley 2018

Medium purple color; blackberry, violets, black pepper, smoke on the nose; blackberry, blueberry, plum, ripe dark fruits, mocha on the palate. Continue reading “The Paring Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley 2018”

Roederer Estate L’Ermitage Brut, Anderson Valley 2015

Deep gold color; golden apple, hazelnut, clove, brioche on the nose; pear, baked green apple, lemon, fresh bread on the palate. Continue reading “Roederer Estate L’Ermitage Brut, Anderson Valley 2015”