Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017

Pale gold color; white peach, pear, lemon on the nose; pear, white peach, apple, pineapple, hazelnut, lemon, vanilla, hint of oak toast on the palate. Continue reading “Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017”

Sosie Red Blend Rossi Ranch Sonoma Valley 2019

Medium-plus ruby color; strawberry, cherry, clove, anise on the nose; strawberry, plum, cherry, blackberry, fig, leather on the palate. Continue reading “Sosie Red Blend Rossi Ranch Sonoma Valley 2019”

Mionetto Organic Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV

Deep gold color; pear, peach, ginger, acacia blossoms, wet stone on the nose; yellow apple, orange, pear, apricot, almond, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Mionetto Organic Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV”

Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2018

Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry, plum, mocha on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, rhubarb, dark chocolate, baking spice, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2018”

Kalfu Kuda Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Pale gold color; citrus, lime, grapefruit, herbs, some grass on the nose; citrus, lime, grapefruit peel, pineapple, herbaceous-bell pepper, green olives notes, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Kalfu Kuda Sauvignon Blanc 2018”

Koyle Gran Reserva Carménère 2019

Medium-dark ruby color; raspberry, plum, paprika, vanilla, leather on the nose; raspberry, black plum, blackberry, dark fruits, mocha, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Koyle Gran Reserva Carménère 2019”

Martini & Rossi Prosecco DOC NV

Pale gold color; elderflower, apple, pear on the nose; apple, pear, white peach, citrus, Meyer lemon, honey hint on the palate. Continue reading “Martini & Rossi Prosecco DOC NV”

Hesperian Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015

Deep purple color; dark fruits, black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, licorice, smoke on the nose; ripe dark fruits, black cherry, blackberry, plum, coffee, tar, spice, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Hesperian Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015”

Minerality. Myth or real thing? 11-3-2021

Minerality is an imprecise, controversial wine descriptor. Does it mean anything? Does it mean whatever someone wants it to mean? Continue reading “Minerality. Myth or real thing? 11-3-2021”

Quinta da Raza Dom Diogo Arinto Vinho Verde DOC 2020

Pale gold color; lemon zest, apple, peach on the nose; lemon-citrus, green apple, pear, white peach, melon, minerality-saline on the palate. Continue reading “Quinta da Raza Dom Diogo Arinto Vinho Verde DOC 2020”