RGNY Viognier, North Fork of Long Island 2020

Medium gold color; mango, almonds, guava, peach on the nose; peach, apricot, mango, tangerine, pineapple on the palate. Continue reading “RGNY Viognier, North Fork of Long Island 2020”

Pazo Señorans Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain 2020

Medium straw color; honeydew melon, lemon, peach, on the nose; peach, green apple, honeydew melon, citrus, lemon-lime, minerals-saline on the palate. Continue reading “Pazo Señorans Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain 2020”

Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc, California 2019

Deep ruby color; plum, raspberry, cherry, potpourri, spice on the nose; black cherry, strawberry, raspberry, plum, blackberry, cranberry, modest oak on the palate. Continue reading “Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc, California 2019”

Wine and hot weather 7-5-2023

John Steinbeck, riffing from Shakespeare’s Richard III, wrote: “Now is the winter of our discontent, made glorious summer by this sun…” Continue reading “Wine and hot weather 7-5-2023”

Cantine Ermes Epicentro Nero d’Avola Riserva, Sicilia DOC 2016

Deep garnet color; black plum, black cherry, licorice, vanilla, cinnamon on the nose; black plum, blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, oak, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Cantine Ermes Epicentro Nero d’Avola Riserva, Sicilia DOC 2016”

Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, violets on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, bramble-blackberry, chocolate, oak notes on the palate. Continue reading “Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2020”

Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir 2021

Pale ruby color; cherry, strawberry, raspberry on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, blood orange, light oak, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir 2021”

Viña Quintay Clava Reserva Pinot Noir Rosé, Casablanca Valley 2022

Medium copper color; strawberry, cherry, white peach on the nose; cherry, strawberry, raspberry, citrus, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Viña Quintay Clava Reserva Pinot Noir Rosé, Casablanca Valley 2022”

J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2021

Deep ruby color; blackberry, blueberry, cherry, blackcurrant on the nose; dusty cherry, blackberry, strawberry, plum, licorice, toasted bread crust, oak, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2021”