Deep purple-black color; dark fruits, blackberry, strawberry, meat, cinnamon, cedar, eucalyptus on the nose; blackberry, plum, raspberry, caramel, pepper, smoke, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Oak Farm Vineyards Zinfandel, Lodi 2017”
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Viña Ventisquero “Grey” Glacier Trinidad Vineyard Single Block Carménère, Maipo Valley, Chile 2014
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, spice on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, black plum, bell pepper, spice, mocha on the palate. Continue reading “Viña Ventisquero “Grey” Glacier Trinidad Vineyard Single Block Carménère, Maipo Valley, Chile 2014”
The Paring Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley 2016
Medium purple color; blackberries, violets, peppercorn on the nose; blackberry, blueberry, plum, rich and ripe fruits, smoked meat, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “The Paring Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley 2016”
Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2017
Deep gold color; tropical fruit, yellow apple, pear, toasted oak on the nose; crème brûlée, pear, baked apple, butter, butterscotch, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2017”
Herdade do Rocim Mariana Vinho Branco White Wine 2017
Medium yellow-gold; citrus, pineapple, flowers on the nose; citrus, white fruits, slight oxidation/nutty effect on the palate. Continue reading “Herdade do Rocim Mariana Vinho Branco White Wine 2017”
Wine carbs
Bitter news wine lovers must face: wine has carbohydrates. Carbohydrates produce calories. If you contemplate dieting, counting carbs/calories is part of the deal. Continue reading “Wine carbs”
La Crema 40th Anniversary Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Sonoma County 2018
Pale ruby color; raspberry, cedar, cherry on the nose; black cherry, plum, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “La Crema 40th Anniversary Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Sonoma County 2018”
Gaja Ca’Marcanda Promis Tuscana IGT 2012
Deep ruby-garnet color; dark berries, sandalwood, cherry on the nose; blackberry, cherry, plum, chocolate, redcurrant, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Gaja Ca’Marcanda Promis Tuscana IGT 2012”
Old-new world wine
Visit with almost any wine vine grower and they will tell you climate change is indisputably real. And it is both a bad thing and a good thing—depending on where your vineyard is located. Continue reading “Old-new world wine”
Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns 2017
Deep ruby color; plum, strawberry, spice, red flowers on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, plum, cherry, green tea, meat, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns 2017”