Deep, bright gold color; yellow apple, lemon, orange blossom on the nose; yellow apple, lemon, pineapple, pear, very subtle oak spice and butter on the palate. Continue reading “Amici Cellars Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2015”
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What does “crisp” mean?
High summer, high time for crisp wines. But what does “crisp” mean in a wine reference? Continue reading “What does “crisp” mean?”
Joseph Drouhin Domaine de Hospices de Belleville Brouilly 2014
Deep ruby color; blackberry, red cherry, spice on the floral nose; raspberry, sour cherry, red currant, plum, light spice on the palate. Continue reading “Joseph Drouhin Domaine de Hospices de Belleville Brouilly 2014”
Domaine Maxime Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Lises 2011
Deep ruby color; bacon, blackberry, olive on the nose; blueberry, blackberry jam, plum, sour red cherry, olive, tapenade on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Maxime Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Lises 2011”
Alamos Torrontés Salta 2016
Medium straw color; orange blossom, fruit flowers, jasmine on the delightful nose; white peach, citrus, grapefruit, Meyer lemon, lime, pinch of salt on the palate. Continue reading “Alamos Torrontés Salta 2016”
Edna Valley Vineyard California Rosé 2016
Medium salmon pink color; raspberry, strawberry, cherry, watermelon, spice on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Edna Valley Vineyard California Rosé 2016”
Kim Crawford Rosé Hawke’s Bay 2016
Deep pink color; red berry, cherry on the nose; light cherry, watermelon, strawberry candy on the palate. Continue reading “Kim Crawford Rosé Hawke’s Bay 2016”
Simi Alexander Valley Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Very deep purple, inky; red and black fruit, plum on the nose; black cherry, plum, redcurrant tang, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Simi Alexander Valley Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013”
Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Deep ruby color; dark fruits on the nose; black cherry, plum, some blackcurrant tang, blueberry on the palate. Continue reading “Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2014”
Cabernet Franc
In the 1600s in southwestern France there was a pas de deux between a sauvignon blanc vine and a cabernet franc vine. The result was cabernet sauvignon, the dominant red grape of the last two centuries. Continue reading “Cabernet Franc”