Pale gold color; white fruit, grapefruit, white flowers, whiff of smoke on the nose; lemon, tart orange, pear, baked apple, sliver of almond, pie crust on the palate. Continue reading “Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésimé 2008”
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Wine scores
Wine scores are ridiculous. They also are the reason for the increase in wine consumption the past 40 years. They are wine’s deal with the devil. Continue reading “Wine scores”
Toad Hollow Vineyards Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Eye of the Toad 2019
Medium copper color; rose petal, raspberry, cherry; strawberry, watermelon, raspberry, clove on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Vineyards Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, Eye of the Toad 2019”
Château Lassègue Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2011
Deep ruby color; cherry, black plum on the nose; cherry, raspberry, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Château Lassègue Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2011”
Carmim Reguengos Garrafeira dos Sócios Vinho Tinto Alentejo DOC 2014
Deep ruby color; red fruits, plum, spice on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Carmim Reguengos Garrafeira dos Sócios Vinho Tinto Alentejo DOC 2014”
Stags’ Leap The Investor Napa Valley Red Wine 2016
Deep ruby-garnet color; red fruits, blackberries, blueberries, oak on the nose; red fruits, plum, blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, hint of mint on the palate. Continue reading “Stags’ Leap The Investor Napa Valley Red Wine 2016”
Sterling Vineyards Sparkling Rosé 2016
Medium amber color; strawberry, cherry, roses, apple on the nose; strawberry, cherry, watermelon, red fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Sterling Vineyards Sparkling Rosé 2016”
Provenance Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, Napa Valley 2015
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, spice box on the nose; ripe red and black fruits, raspberry, blackberry, chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Provenance Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, Napa Valley 2015”
Amalaya Malbec 2018
Deep purple color; plum, blackberry, red fruits on the nose; red plum, raspberry, black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, savory cured meat, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Amalaya Malbec 2018”
Freixenet Italian Rosé Sparkling Wine NV
Pale amber-rose color; Red berries, strawberry, apple, white flower on the nose; red fruits, honeydew melon, strawberry, raspberry, pear on the palate. Continue reading “Freixenet Italian Rosé Sparkling Wine NV”