Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2014

Deep ruby color; blueberry, cherry, chocolate on the nose; black plum, blackcurrant, boysenberry, black cherry, savory notes on the palate. Continue reading “Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2014”

The Original Dark Horse Chardonnay, California 2014

Deep gold color; golden apple, peaches, caramel on the nose; apple, peach, vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, brown spice on the palate. Continue reading “The Original Dark Horse Chardonnay, California 2014”

Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns Blanc 2017

Medium gold color; white fruits and white flowers on the nose; white plum, pear, green and yellow apple, white peach, tangerine, touch of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns Blanc 2017”

Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Rosé 2017

Medium copper-salmon color; raspberry, cherry, red berries on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, cherry, blackberry, red plum, spice; hint of mint on the palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Rosé 2017”

Wine consumption

Wine sales in the U.S. increased every year for a quarter century, but there is industry concern that the ascendant streak is coming to an end. Not decline, but no more exhilarating year-after-year increases. Continue reading “Wine consumption”