Medium copper, pale pink color; delicate floral nose with hints of cherry, strawberry, spice; cherry, strawberry, pink grapefruit, baking spice on the palate. Continue reading “Raimat Costers del Segre Rosada 2017”
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Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Appellation 2015
Deep gold color; green apple, mango, melon, Meyer lemon, orange zest on the nose; tropical fruit, green apple, honeydew melon, pear, apricot, peach, vanilla, buttered toast on the palate. Continue reading “Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Appellation 2015”
Mt. Brave Merlot, Mt. Veeder 2015
Deep ruby color; cherry, chocolate, blueberry on the rich nose; cherry, plum, chocolate, blackberry, raspberry, blue fruits, mocha vanilla, mint on the palate. Continue reading “Mt. Brave Merlot, Mt. Veeder 2015”
Sparkling wine primer
For many folks New Years is sparkling wine time. Here’s a quick tour of the bubbly basics. Continue reading “Sparkling wine primer”
La Jota Merlot, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley 2015
Deep ruby color; cherry, violets, expresso, chocolate, minerality on the nose; black cherry, black plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, spice on the palate. Continue reading “La Jota Merlot, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley 2015”
Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut
Medium straw-gold color; yellow apple, bread yeast on mellow, restrained nose; green apple, lemon, almond, melon, bread yeast on the palate. Continue reading “Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut”
Finca Decero The Owl & The Dust Devil 2015
Deep ruby color; red and black berries on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, dark fruit, some menthol and pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Finca Decero The Owl & The Dust Devil 2015”
Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River 2014
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, liquorice, cedar, bay leaf on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, black olive, mocha, tobacco, hint of mint/menthol and oak toast on the palate. Continue reading “Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River 2014”
Castillo Monjardin Garnacha La Cantera 2017
Deep ruby color; plum, blackberry, toasted oak on the nose; fruit forward with expected garnacha strawberry, grilled plum, leather, even some pink grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading “Castillo Monjardin Garnacha La Cantera 2017”
Duchman Family Winery Dry Rosé Oswald Vineyard 2017
Very deep pink-cherry color; black cherry, raspberry, spiced plum, cherry bubble gum on the nose; cherry, pomegranate, strawberry, spiced plum, savory herbs, hint of cola on rich palate. Continue reading “Duchman Family Winery Dry Rosé Oswald Vineyard 2017”