Deep ruby color; plum, raspberry, cherry, carob on the nose; plum, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, pinch of black pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Bonterra Vineyards Elysian Collection Merlot 2016”
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The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2016
Deep ruby-black color; cherry, licorice, baking spice, black pepper on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, dark plum, raspberry, pepper, vanilla, hint of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2016”
Bonterra The Roost Chardonnay, Blue Heron Vineyard, Mendocino County 2016
Very deep gold color; lemon curd, butterscotch, fig spice, key lime pie on the nose; yellow apple, Anjou pear, vanilla, honeydew melon, creme brûlée, lemon meringue, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Bonterra The Roost Chardonnay, Blue Heron Vineyard, Mendocino County 2016”
Interesting wine facts
• Why don’t wine smells always correspond to wine tastes? Continue reading “Interesting wine facts”
Amista Vineyards Ilusión NV
Almost black color; chocolate, black cherry, raspberry, strawberry on vivid nose; black fruits, chocolate, orange zest, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Amista Vineyards Ilusión NV”
Bodegas Williams & Humbert Dry Sack Jerez-Xérès Sherry NV
Cherry red-gold-amber color; chocolate, golden raisin, marmalade, walnut, caramel, on the nose; strong oloroso notes, round and fruity, not significantly sweet, bitter almond finish keeps this in line. Continue reading “Bodegas Williams & Humbert Dry Sack Jerez-Xérès Sherry NV”
Feudi Di San Gregorio Falanghina Del Sannio 2017
Medium straw-yellow color with hints of green; white flowers, orange blossoms, pear, apple, banana on the nose; white peach, citrus, orange peel, lemon, mango, minerality, hint of almond on the palate. Continue reading “Feudi Di San Gregorio Falanghina Del Sannio 2017”
M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2016
Deep ruby-crimson color; blackberry, plum, garigue, cherry on the nose; very nice fruit—strawberry, plum, black cherry, some leather, herbs, spice, cassis on the palate. Continue reading “M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2016”
Bodegas Paniza Syrah, Cariñena 2015
Medium purple color; blueberry, blackcurrant, violets on the nose; blueberry, plum, blackcurrant, touch of minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Paniza Syrah, Cariñena 2015”
Château la Cardonne, Médoc 2012
Deep ruby color; red berries, cherry, plum on the nose; cherry, plum, hint of chocolate, some blackcurrant, pencil-shavings on the palate. Continue reading “Château la Cardonne, Médoc 2012”