Deep ruby-garnet color; black plum, dark cherry, blackberry jam, raspberry, raisin, chocolate, oak on the nose and palate Continue reading “Cockburn’s No. 1 Special Reserve Porto NV”
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Wine descriptors Part Four 4-24-2024
In our continuing investigation into the world of wine descriptors, we move to common terms. Continue reading “Wine descriptors Part Four 4-24-2024”
Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019
Deep ruby color; sweet black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, black olive, raspberry, spearmint, toast, oak, vanilla, tobacco on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019”
Basile Ad Agio Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva, Tuscany, Italy 2017
Deep garnet color; black cherry, black plum, strawberry, cranberry, balsamic, leather, some metallic aromas and tastes, minty chocolate, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Basile Ad Agio Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva, Tuscany, Italy 2017”
M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc 2021
Medium gold color; Meyer lemon, tangerine, citrus, apricot, pear, peach, green apple, fennel, honeysuckle, white flowers, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc 2021”
Van Duzer Estate Pinot Noir, Van Duzer Corridor 2021
Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, black tea, pepper, oak, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Van Duzer Estate Pinot Noir, Van Duzer Corridor 2021”
Early Mountain Vineyards Petit Manseng, Virginia 2021
Very deep gold color; tropical fruit aromas; grilled pineapple, lemon, caramel apple, beeswax, brioche on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Early Mountain Vineyards Petit Manseng, Virginia 2021”
Frescobaldi Castello di Pomino Benefizio Riserva 2021
Medium straw color; pear, banana, pineapple, citrus, yellow apple, white peach on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Frescobaldi Castello di Pomino Benefizio Riserva 2021”
Rainstorm Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2022
Pale straw color; lemon, nectarine, grapefruit, citrus, green apple, apricot, pear, peach blossoms, honeysuckle, pine, summer rain on a hot day on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rainstorm Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2022”
Comtesse de Malet Roquefort Bordeaux Blanc 2020
Medium straw color; lime-lemon, grapefruit, green apple, pear, beeswax, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Comtesse de Malet Roquefort Bordeaux Blanc 2020”