Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti DOCG 2016

Deep ruby color; cherry, red berries, flowers on the nose; cherry, blackberry, wild strawberry, plum, redcurrant on the palate. Continue reading “Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti DOCG 2016”

Wine-Mexican Food 5-1-2019

Cinco de Mayo occurs in four days, a holiday celebrated more in the United States than in Mexico, but the occasion presents an excuse to discuss Mexican/Tex-Mex food and wine. Continue reading “Wine-Mexican Food 5-1-2019”

Famiglia Pasqua “Romeo & Juliet” PassioneSentimento Bianco 2017

Pale yellow color; floral notes, citrus, peach, almonds on the nose; peach, apricot, tangerine, marjoram on the palate. Continue reading “Famiglia Pasqua “Romeo & Juliet” PassioneSentimento Bianco 2017”

Raeburn Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2017

Deep gold color; apple, pear, oak, vanilla, on the nose; yellow apple, ripe pear, vanilla, honeydew melon, lemon curd, crème brûlée on the palate. Continue reading “Raeburn Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2017”

Viña San Pedro GatoNegro 9 Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Pale yellow color; white peach, citrus, grapefruit, pineapple on the nose; citrus, grapefruit, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Viña San Pedro GatoNegro 9 Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2018”