Deep ruby color; cherry, cedar, blackberry on the nose; black cherry, subdued blackcurrant (after eight years), plum, raspberry, dark chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Varozza Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena 2010”
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Château Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé et Or 2017
Medium, brilliant gold color; red fruits, citrus, white flowers on the nose; strawberry, pink grapefruit, white peach, raspberry, blood orange, touch of saltiness on the palate. Continue reading “Château Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé et Or 2017”
Lucas & Lewellen Toccata Classico Red Wine, Santa Barbara County 2015
Deep garnet-purple color; cherry, red fruits, vanilla, balsamic on the nose; cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, roasted tomato, espresso on the palate. Continue reading “Lucas & Lewellen Toccata Classico Red Wine, Santa Barbara County 2015”
Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Réserve Rosé 2017
Medium copper color; raspberry, strawberry, violets on the nose; raspberry, redcurrant, tart cherry, blood orange, peach, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Réserve Rosé 2017”
Austerity Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2017
Deep ruby color; cherry, oak, licorice, dark fruits on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, red fruits, some oak, smoke, and eucalyptus on the palate. Continue reading “Austerity Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2017”
The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay California 2016
Medium gold color; nectarine, apple on the nose; yellow apple, white peach, spoon of lemon meringue, honeydew melon, honeysuckle on the palate. Continue reading “The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay California 2016”
Defense of wine snobs
This is a defense of being a wine snob—a wine snob in the good sense. Continue reading “Defense of wine snobs”
Grandes Vinos y Viñedos 3C Cariñena 2015
Deep ruby-purple color; cherry and berry on the nose; raspberry, red plum, cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Grandes Vinos y Viñedos 3C Cariñena 2015”
New Years resolutions
Happy New Year. May your 2020 be filled with health, happiness, and quality wine. Continue reading “New Years resolutions”
Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling 2017
Medium straw-yellow color; marvelously complex nose of lemon, grapefruit, green apple, peach, apricot, ginger; grapefruit, Meyer lemon, cantaloupe, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling 2017”