Tannins are natural and essential to wine. They also are wine’s most misunderstood element. Even wine scientists admit they do not fully understand tannins. One expert called tannins a “chemical train wreck.” Let’s explore. Continue reading “Tannins explained 10-8-2025”
Tag: viticulture
Corvée Metodo Classico Brut Trento DOC NV
Pale gold color; apricot, pear, green apple, lemon, quince, brioche, almond, strudel on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Corvée Metodo Classico Brut Trento DOC NV”
Domaine Lumineux Pinot Noir Cuvée, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021
Pale ruby color; cherry, raspberry, plum, orange peel, dried fig, chocolate, forest floor, black pepper, light oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Lumineux Pinot Noir Cuvée, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021”
Symington Quinta do Vesuvio Pombal do Vesuvio, Douro 2022
Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, blackberry, black plum, raspberry, red fruit compote, dark chocolate, violets, fennel/licorice, forest floor, earth, oak spice, thyme on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Symington Quinta do Vesuvio Pombal do Vesuvio, Douro 2022”
Portlandia Pinot Noir Oregon 2022
Medium ruby-garnet color; red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry cobbler, cranberry, violets, black tea, savory herbs, baking spices on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Portlandia Pinot Noir Oregon 2022”
Sealionne Wines Kilig Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge AVA 2022
Medium ruby-garnet color; cherry, raspberry, sour cherry, peppercorn, baking spices, rose petals, cedar, sage on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Sealionne Wines Kilig Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge AVA 2022”
Ironstone Vineyards Obsession Symphony 2023
Pale straw color; peach, pineapple, apricot, lychee, honeydew melon, honeysuckle, orange blossom, ginger on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ironstone Vineyards Obsession Symphony 2023”
Umani Ronchi Casal di Serra Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC 2022
Pale gold-green tint color; yellow apple, peach, apricot, nectarine, stone fruits, lilt of lemon, hint of honey, almond, wild flowers, saline-minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Umani Ronchi Casal di Serra Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC 2022”
Rex Hill Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022
Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, cranberry, blackberry, plum, vanilla, mocha, black tea on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rex Hill Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022”
Stewart Cellars Tartan Napa Valley Red Wine 2021
Deep ruby color; black cherry, strawberry rhubarb, raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, vanilla, chocolate, oak, cedar, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Stewart Cellars Tartan Napa Valley Red Wine 2021”