Medium ruby color; strawberry, cranberry, earth, faint rose petals on faint nose; raspberry, strawberry, red plum Continue reading “Bodega Aniello 006 Pinot Noir, Rio Negro, Argentina 2020”
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Salvatore Tamburello 797 N Catarratto, Sicilia 2020
Deep gold color; abounds in yellow fruit, lotus flower, peach, chamomile, ginger on the nose; lemon, yellow grapefruit, yellow apple, orange zest, peach, apricot, ripe pear, minerality/saline on the palate. Continue reading “Salvatore Tamburello 797 N Catarratto, Sicilia 2020”
Mass production vs great wine 4-19-2023
The wine world divides into two camps: factory wines and distinct wines. That artificial division is black and white while the wine world is grey; it is simplistic and annoys those who recognize nuance. But the paradigm works in broad stroke terms. Let’s explore. Continue reading “Mass production vs great wine 4-19-2023”
Duchman Family Winery Roussanne, Oswald Vineyard 2020
Deep straw color; tropical fruit, baked pear, herb tea on the nose; Meyer lemon, pear, apricot, tropical fruit, bread on the palate. Continue reading “Duchman Family Winery Roussanne, Oswald Vineyard 2020”
Don Olegario Albariño, Rias Baixas 2019
Pale straw color; lemon-lime, orange peel, melon, apple, peach, honeysuckle on the nose; citrus, Meyer lemon-lime, apple, white peach, pear, salinity on the palate. Continue reading “Don Olegario Albariño, Rias Baixas 2019”
Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Heritage Fuente Alto 2020
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, vanilla, oak, mint on the nose; black fruits—blackberry, plum, black cherry, blackcurrant, dark olive, chocolate, mint, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Heritage Fuente Alto 2020”
Stoller Family Estate Pinot Noir Rosé, Willamette Valley 2022
Pale copper color; grapefruit, orange peel, strawberry, melon, delicate florals on the initially faint nose; strawberry, lime, watermelon, raspberry, cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Stoller Family Estate Pinot Noir Rosé, Willamette Valley 2022”
Vilarnau Rosé Delicat Brut Reserva NV
Deep copper color; cherry, raspberry, peach, red fruits, bread yeast on soft nose; apple, strawberry, raspberry, cherry, ruby red grapefruit, nectarine on the palate. Continue reading “Vilarnau Rosé Delicat Brut Reserva NV”
Di Giovanna Vurría Grillo, Sicilia IGT 2020
Medium gold color; yellow apple, pear, floral nose; green apple, grapefruit, lemon-lime, peach, honeydew melon, almonds on the palate. Continue reading “Di Giovanna Vurría Grillo, Sicilia IGT 2020”
Mack & Schühle Art of Earth Prosecco Frizzante DOC
Pale straw color; flowers, green apple, peach, acacia flowers on the nose; green apple, honeydew melon, pear on the palate. Continue reading “Mack & Schühle Art of Earth Prosecco Frizzante DOC”