Medium copper color; raspberry, cherry, peach, violets on the nose; raspberry, tart cherry, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “McCay Cellars Rosé of Cinsault, Lodi Appellation 2019”
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Wine no-no’s 12-8-2021
Holidays can be prime time for vino blunders. Be your better self. This is a time for joy and bonhomie, so pass on these unwholesome wine gaffes: Continue reading “Wine no-no’s 12-8-2021”
Rutherford Hill Limited Release Oakville Merlot, Napa Valley 2018
Deep ruby color; blueberry, black cherry, boysenberry, cedar on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, blackberry, coffee, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Rutherford Hill Limited Release Oakville Merlot, Napa Valley 2018”
La Gioiosa Et Amorosa Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG NV
Pale straw color; golden apple, floral nose; yellow and green apples, pear, pineapple, honeydew melon, citrus, chalk on the palate. Continue reading “La Gioiosa Et Amorosa Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG NV”
L’Ecole No. 41 Walla Walla Valley Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard 2015, 2018
Deep ruby color; black plum, blueberry, cedar, leather on the nose; black cherry, black plum, blueberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “L’Ecole No. 41 Walla Walla Valley Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard 2015, 2018”
Louis Roederer Champagne Collection 242 NV
Medium gold color; yellow apple, bread, lemon, subtle oak on the nose; yellow and green apple, lemon tart, citrus, brioche, saline on the palate. Continue reading “Louis Roederer Champagne Collection 242 NV”
Public Goods Rosé 2020
Medium copper color; watermelon, strawberry, loganberry on the nose; strawberry, cherry, plum, watermelon, blood orange on the palate. Continue reading “Public Goods Rosé 2020”
Dramatic drop in wine production 12-1-2021
At its heart, winemaking is farming. And, at its heart, farming is an inconstant, ever-challenging enterprise. The year 2021 is a case in point. Continue reading “Dramatic drop in wine production 12-1-2021”
Landmark Overlook Pinot Noir 2019
Medium ruby color; strawberry, plum, cherry, vanilla, leather, camphor, floral notes on the nose; plum, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, vanilla, cinnamon, toasted oak on the palate. Continue reading “Landmark Overlook Pinot Noir 2019”
Chateau de Saint Cosme Les Deux Albion Red Côtes du Rhône 2018
Deep ruby color; blueberry, black cherry, plum, leather, violets on the nose; plum, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, black cherry, licorice, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Chateau de Saint Cosme Les Deux Albion Red Côtes du Rhône 2018”