Varozza Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena 2010

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”

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”

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”