Newspaper readers and online followers know of my advocacy of decanting—pouring wine into a vessel to expose it to air to soften tannins and encourage wine to “open up” and become more balanced. Continue reading “When to decant 2-23-2022”
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Bending Branch Winery Petite Sirah, Newsome Vineyards 2018
Deep ruby color; blueberry, plum on the nose; blackberry, plum, blueberry, chocolate, black pepper, tea on the palate. Continue reading “Bending Branch Winery Petite Sirah, Newsome Vineyards 2018”
Tilia Estate Chardonnay, Mendoza 2020
Medium gold color; yellow apple, white peach, tropical fruit on the nose; peach, yellow apple, pineapple, crème brûlée, bread on the palate. Continue reading “Tilia Estate Chardonnay, Mendoza 2020”
Letrari +4 Brut Rosé Riserva
Medium copper color; cherry, raspberry, bread yeast on the nose; strawberry, sour cherry, tangerine, blood orange, nuts and walnuts on the palate. Continue reading “Letrari +4 Brut Rosé Riserva”
Robert Hall Paso Red, Paso Robles 2017
Deep ruby color; melange of red fruit, potpourri, blackberry, tobacco, lavender on the nose; blackberry, black cherry, plum, strawberry, oak, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Robert Hall Paso Red, Paso Robles 2017”
Lake Sonoma Winery Sonoma Valley Barbera 2019
Deep purple color; blackberry, cherry, leather, smoke, lavender on the nose; tart cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, licorice, cola, mushroom on the palate. Continue reading “Lake Sonoma Winery Sonoma Valley Barbera 2019”
Joseph Carr Josh Cellars North Coast Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, cherry, oak-vanilla on the nose; blackberry, plum, black cherry, blackcurrant, oak, mocha on the palate. Continue reading “Joseph Carr Josh Cellars North Coast Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019”
Angels & Cowboys Brut NV
Pale gold color; citrus, green apple, brioche, roasted almond on the nose; apple, lemon-lime, stone fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Angels & Cowboys Brut NV”
Landmark Vineyards Grand Detour Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2018
Medium ruby color; cherry, strawberry, cola, coffee on the nose; red cherry, strawberry, licorice, rhubarb, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Landmark Vineyards Grand Detour Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2018”
Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Appellation 2019
Medium yellow-gold color; baked apple, orange peel, peach, vanilla, baked bread on the nose; Meyer lemon, apple, pear, honey, vanilla, toasty oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Appellation 2019”