When this wine column began more than 14 years ago, Father’s Day was not a topic. Men drank beer, women drank wine. That was just the way it was. Continue reading “Father’s Day 6-15-2022”
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Clay Shannon Betsy Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, California 2020
Pale straw color; lilt of lemon, grapefruit; peach, citrus, cut grass on the nose; grapefruit, lemon-lime, gooseberry, pear, apricot, hint of oak on the palate. Continue reading “Clay Shannon Betsy Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, California 2020”
Clos De Nit Red, Montsant DOC 2018
Deep garnet color; strawberry, plum on the nose; red and black fruits, cherry, strawberry, grilled plum, blackberry, raspberry, nuanced oak on the palate. Continue reading “Clos De Nit Red, Montsant DOC 2018”
Calcu Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon 2021
Pale straw color; lemon, peach, gooseberry on the nose; lemon, green apple, pink grapefruit, tropical fruits, citrus, beeswax, hint of saline on the palate. Continue reading “Calcu Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon 2021”
Borsao Rosé Selección 2020
Pale copper color; plum, strawberry, red fruits on the nose; grilled plum, strawberry, ruby-red grapefruit, watermelon, blood orange, red fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Borsao Rosé Selección 2020”
Hess Select California Rosé 2020
Medium copper color; red fruits, white peach, strawberry on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, citrus, cherry, raspberry, stone fruit on the palate. Continue reading “Hess Select California Rosé 2020”
Famille Perrin La Vieille Ferme Rouge 2019
Deep purple color; cherry, raspberry, violets on the nose; cherry, cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, plum, strawberry, earth, oak, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Famille Perrin La Vieille Ferme Rouge 2019”
Sanford Winery Estate Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills Appellation 2019
Medium gold color; apple, Meyer lemon, white flowers, brioche on the nose; ripe yellow apple, starfruit, passion fruit, apricot, lime, vanilla, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Sanford Winery Estate Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills Appellation 2019”
Wine container history 6-8-2022
Wine containers have evolved for thousands of years. Let’s examine. Continue reading “Wine container history 6-8-2022”
Toad Hollow Vineyards Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Eye of the Toad 2021
Medium copper color; melon, orange zest, rose petals, wet rock on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, watermelon, tropical fruits, yellow apple, lime on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Vineyards Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Eye of the Toad 2021”