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”
Is wine art? 2-16-2022
Is wine art? For some, this is a silly question. No. Yet, this has been debated for hundreds of years. Continue reading “Is wine art? 2-16-2022”
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”