Many great wines are blends. Red Bordeaux is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and a smattering of other reds. Southern Rhône GSM wines are grenache, syrah, mourvèdre blends. In whites, sauvignon blanc and semillon enjoy a classic marriage. Continue reading “Pinot noir, chardonnay blends 8-31-2022”
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J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2014
Lovely ruby color with translucence; cherry, raspberry, strawberry on the nose; dark cherry, cranberry, raspberry, plum, licorice, cola on the palate. Continue reading “J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2014”
MacMurray Estate Vineyards Russian River Valley Reserve Pinot Noir 2014
Ruby-burgundy color with translucence; cherry, lavender, dark fruits on the nose; dark fruits, cherry, boysenberry, raspberry, plum on the palate. Continue reading “MacMurray Estate Vineyards Russian River Valley Reserve Pinot Noir 2014”
J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2013
Nice ruby color with translucence; cherry, raspberry on light nose; cherry, cranberry, raspberry, plum on the palate.
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Artesa Winery Estate Reserve Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2013
Medium-ruby color; rich cherry, berry hint of oak and rose petals on the nose; raspberry, blackberry, dark cherry, cranberry on the palate. Continue reading “Artesa Winery Estate Reserve Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2013”
Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012
Deep ruby color with some translucence; black cherry, raspberry, whiff of oak and violets on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, redcurrant tang on the palate. Continue reading “Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012”
Attack of the pinot clones
Science shocker: pinot grapes are an army of clones. Continue reading “Attack of the pinot clones”
Astoria Caranto Pinot Noir delle Venezie IGT 2015
Burgundy color with translucence; strawberry, raspberry, cranberry on the nose; strawberry, plum, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Astoria Caranto Pinot Noir delle Venezie IGT 2015”
Viña Apaltagua Reserva Pinot Noir 2014
Translucent ruby color; cherry, raspberry, cranberry on the nose; raspberry, cherry, cranberry, plum, blueberry on the palate. Continue reading “Viña Apaltagua Reserva Pinot Noir 2014”
Merryvale Pinot Noir Carneros 2012
Translucent burgundy color; black cherry, plum, raspberry, on the nose; black cherry, cranberry, raspberry, spice, brown sugar on the palate with redcurrant tang on the finish. Continue reading “Merryvale Pinot Noir Carneros 2012”