Pale copper-pink color; strawberry, honeysuckle, lavender on the nose; raspberry, watermelon, strawberry, orange, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Jacques Capsouto Cotes de Galilee Village Cuvee Eva Rosé 2017”
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Availability vs. distinction 5-15-2019
Wine writers encounter a Rubicon, and their decision flavors and follows them whenever they write: wine availability or wine distinction? Continue reading “Availability vs. distinction 5-15-2019”
Cosentino Winery Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, spice on the nose; blackcurrant, black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, cocoa on the palate. Continue reading “Cosentino Winery Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2016”
Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2016
Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, blackberry on the nose; black fruits, plum, strawberry, cranberry, black cherry, cocoa, dash of pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2016”
A Blooming Hill Vineyard Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains AVA 2017
Medium gold color; yellow apple, honeydew melon; yellow apple, pineapple on the palate. Continue reading “A Blooming Hill Vineyard Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains AVA 2017”
Rocca di Montemassi Renaissance Rosé, Toscana IGT 2018
Pale salmon-pink color; roses, strawberry, white pepper on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, delicate red fruit, apricot, hint of spice on the palate. Continue reading “Rocca di Montemassi Renaissance Rosé, Toscana IGT 2018”
Viña San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carménère, Valle del Maule 2015
Deep violet-black color; blackberry, plum, bell pepper on the nose; raspberry, plum, blackberry, bell pepper, black pepper, oak and vanilla, leather, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Viña San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carménère, Valle del Maule 2015”
Commanderie de Peyrassol Côtes de Provence Rosé Cuvée de la Commanderie 2018
Pale orange-salmon color; flowers, strawberry, raspberry on the nose; white cherry, citrus, orange peel, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Commanderie de Peyrassol Côtes de Provence Rosé Cuvée de la Commanderie 2018”
Mothers Day 5-8-2018
With Mother’s Day forthcoming this Sunday, a note to gift givers: women are more likely to drink wine than any other alcohol beverage. Just saying. Continue reading “Mothers Day 5-8-2018”
Yamhill Valley Vineyards Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley 2015
Pale straw color; peach, vanilla, wet cement on the nose; pear, apple, lemon zest, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Yamhill Valley Vineyards Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley 2015”