Deep ruby color; cherry, dark fruits on the nose; cherry, plum, strawberry, blueberry, cassis, bell pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2016”
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Scharffenberger Brut Excellence Mendocino County Sparkling Wine NV
Deep gold color with hint of green; almond, bread, apple on the nose; Meyer lemon, apple, citrus, vanilla, mellow fruit medley on the palate. Continue reading “Scharffenberger Brut Excellence Mendocino County Sparkling Wine NV”
Moët & Chandon 2012 Grand Vintage Champagne
Deep yellow-gold color with hint of green; white flowers; pastry, yeast, walnut, hazelnut on the nose; pink grapefruit, pear, nectarine, peach on the palate. Continue reading “Moët & Chandon 2012 Grand Vintage Champagne”
Decade review
With the first decade of the 21st century in the books, let’s examine wine world-changing events of the past 10 years. Continue reading “Decade review”
Champagne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV
Pale straw color; green apple, bread yeast, minerality on the nose; yellow and green apples, pineapple, lemon, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Champagne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV”
Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016
Deep ruby-purple color; redcurrant, blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, pine on the nose; redcurrant, blackcurrant tang, black cherry, raspberry, vanilla, mocha, menthol on the palate. Continue reading “Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016”
Bouchard Père & Fils Réserve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2017
Pale ruby color; cherry, raspberry, redcurrant on the nose; red berries, sour cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, strawberry on the palate Continue reading “Bouchard Père & Fils Réserve Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2017”
CVNE Bela Ribera del Duero Red Wine 2017
Medium ruby color; plum, blueberry, blackberry on the nose; black fruits, blueberry, minerality, oak smoke, sweet spice on the palate. Continue reading “CVNE Bela Ribera del Duero Red Wine 2017”
Rombauer Zinfandel, California 2017
Very deep ruby-garnet color; blackberry, raspberry, dark fruits, clove, spice on the nose; raspberry, dark plum, blackberry, pepper, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Rombauer Zinfandel, California 2017”
Bodegas Campo Viejo Gran Campo Viejo Cava Brut Rosé NV
Deep copper color; strawberry, red berries on the nose; strawberry, red fruits, cranberry, cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Campo Viejo Gran Campo Viejo Cava Brut Rosé NV”