Medium straw color; lemon, apple, citrus on the nose; nectarine, apple, grapefruit, lemon-lime, peach, saline on the palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Martín Códax Albariño, Rías Baixas 2016”
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Trivento White Orchid Reserve Torrontés 2017
Medium straw color; tropical fruits, roses, violets on the nose; Meyer lemon, lime, citrus zest, pineapple, apricot, banana on the palate. Continue reading “Trivento White Orchid Reserve Torrontés 2017”
Mumm Napa Blanc de Blancs Sparkling NV
Medium yellow color; bright apple, citrus, lime, golden apple on the nose; golden apple, lemon tart, almond, citrus, sweet anise, orange peel, bread yeast on the palate. Continue reading “Mumm Napa Blanc de Blancs Sparkling NV”
Bourbon barrel wine
Bourbon-barrel finished wines: trendy gimmick or legit category? Well, yes to both questions. Continue reading “Bourbon barrel wine”
J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco 2015
Deep gold color; apple, browned butter, vanilla on the nose; baked apple, white peach, nectarine, butter, honey, almond, lemon on the palate. Continue reading “J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco 2015”
Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay 2016
Medium gold color; apple, pear, citrus, crème brûlée on the nose; pear, lemongrass, golden apple, hint of burnt caramel on the palate. Continue reading “Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay 2016”
Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2016
Pale ruby color; black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, herbs, violets on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, hint of earth, spice, cinnamon on the palate. Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2016”
Left Coast Cellars Willamette Valley Estate Rosé 2017
Medium copper color; pink grapefruit, strawberry, cherry on the nose; strawberry, red apple, cherry, raspberry, pink grapefruit, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Left Coast Cellars Willamette Valley Estate Rosé 2017”
Trends 2019
As we plunge into the new year, some guesses—somewhat informed—on wine trends in 2019. Continue reading “Trends 2019”
Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc, Chalk Hill Appellation 2016
Pale yellow color; honeydew melon, grapefruit, white peach on the nose; grapefruit, honeydew melon, lime, lemon, peach, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc, Chalk Hill Appellation 2016”