Medium gold color; yellow apple, some citrus and lemon on the nose; yellow apple, citrus, pear, white peach, squeeze of Meyer lemon, hint of oak on the palate. Continue reading “Provenance Vineyards Chardonnay Carneros 2016”
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Bonterra Merlot 2015
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, blackcurrant, whiff of oak on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, chip of chocolate, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Bonterra Merlot 2015”
Wolff Vineyards Petite Sirah Edna Valley 2015
Deep garnet color; olives, spice, leather, beef on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, black plum, blueberry, grilled meat, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Wolff Vineyards Petite Sirah Edna Valley 2015”
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2013
Deep ruby-garnet color; cherry, plum, violets, tobacco on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, redcurrant, leather, rosemary, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2013”
Rubrato Anglianico Feudi di San Gregorio, Irpinia DOCG 2015
Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; cherry, red fruits, blackberry, cinnamon, licorice, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Rubrato Anglianico Feudi di San Gregorio, Irpinia DOCG 2015”
Alcohol study
At first glance, a recent study published in The Lancet appears to be bad news for those who enjoy alcoholic beverages. Continue reading “Alcohol study”
How to enjoy wine
Sometimes wine’s kaleidoscope of terms and traditions, wine’s labyrinth of grape varieties and vinification techniques, and the obnoxious actions of wine snobs can overwhelm and discourage people from getting into wine. Continue reading “How to enjoy wine”
Sterling Vineyards Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine Napa Valley 2016
Pale straw color; green apple, citrus, pear on the nose; creamy citrus, apples on fruit-forward palate. Continue reading “Sterling Vineyards Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine Napa Valley 2016”
Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione DOCG 2013
Medium garnet color; earth, truffles, spice on the nose; red cherry, cranberry, redcurrant, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico Riserva Gran Selezione DOCG 2013”
Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2015: Deep ruby color; black cherry, dark fruits on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant tang, blackberry, blueberry on the palate. Continue reading “Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2015”