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”
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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”
Wine shopping tips
Shopping for wine can be intimidating. Here are five tips to help you overcome vinophobia. Continue reading “Wine shopping tips”
Cab-merlot
Cab or merlot—vino version of “Ginger or Mary Ann?”
Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are America’s most popular red wines. Each has its own set of characteristics. Differences not only fuel debate about which is best, differences complement each other—which is why Bordeaux blends (usually with help from other grapes, especially cabernet franc) rank among the world’s greatest wines. Continue reading “Cab-merlot”