Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2023

Pale straw color; green apple, key lime, Meyer lemon, citrus rind, white peach, pineapple, jasmine on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2023”

Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey County, Arroyo Seco, Griva Vineyard 2024

Pale gold color; lime, grapefruit, pineapple, guava, blue agave, saline-minerality, subtle musqué odor (instead of NZ’s pungent pyrazines-grassiness) on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey County, Arroyo Seco, Griva Vineyard 2024”

Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão Red, Vinho Regional Alentejano 2021

Deep ruby color; plum, blackcurrant, black cherry, boysenberry, black tea, herbs, spice, earthy minerality, subtle oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão Red, Vinho Regional Alentejano 2021”

Freebevz Roué Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, Sonoma 2024

Pale straw color; Meyer lemon, pineapple, guava, passion fruit, white peach, jasmine, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Freebevz Roué Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, Sonoma 2024”

Cantina Zaccagnini Brut Blanc de Blancs NV

Pale straw-yellow color; lemon, green apple, light brioche, white flowers, hint of almond, minerality-salinity on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Cantina Zaccagnini Brut Blanc de Blancs NV”

1000 Stories American Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2022

Medium gold color; baked apple, peach, pear, melon, lemon, vanilla, coconut, wood spice, caramel, butterscotch, crème brûlée on the nose and palate. Continue reading “1000 Stories American Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2022”

Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc Taihoa Vineyard, Marlborough 2020

Pale gold color; lemon-lime, guava, grapefruit, melon, white peach, chalky minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc Taihoa Vineyard, Marlborough 2020”

Bodegas Perica Oro Reserva, Rioja 2012

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, blueberry, strawberry, balsamic, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, menthol, leather, coffee cocoa on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Perica Oro Reserva, Rioja 2012”

Tenuta Cucco Barolo Bricco Voghera DOCG 2020

Medium garnet color; cherry, raspberry, cranberry, balsamic, tar, licorice, orange peel, rose hip, dried flowers, leather, black tea on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Tenuta Cucco Barolo Bricco Voghera DOCG 2020”

Bodegas Luis Cañas Gran Reserva Red Wine, Rioja Alavesa DOCa 2018

Deep ruby color; plum, blackberry, fig, rosemary, thyme, leather, licorice, cocoa, coffee, black pepper, meat, tar, cedar on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Luis Cañas Gran Reserva Red Wine, Rioja Alavesa DOCa 2018”