Decanting guidelines 11-24-2021

Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. At this late date, it is likely your wine for the great American harvest feast is set. Some notes about serving it. Continue reading “Decanting guidelines 11-24-2021”

Inwood Estates Chateau Marie LaRose Texas Red Wine 2017

Deep ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant, plum, violets on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Inwood Estates Chateau Marie LaRose Texas Red Wine 2017”

de Négoce OG N. 60 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, Napa Valley 2018

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, graphite, lavender on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, mocha, oak, spice on the palate. Continue reading “de Négoce OG N. 60 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, Napa Valley 2018”

Bending Branch Winery Newsom Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas High Plains 2016

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, fig, leather on the nose; black cherry, redcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Bending Branch Winery Newsom Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas High Plains 2016”

Cantine Ermes Vento di Mare Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC 2019

Deep ruby color; black cherry, coking spice on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Cantine Ermes Vento di Mare Nero d’Avola, Sicilia DOC 2019”

Weighty wine bottles 11-17-2021

Wine bottle weight is a weighty issue in the wine world. On one hand, there is the expense, waste, and carbon footprint of heavy bottles. On the other hand, bodacious bottles have a clear marketing and psychological impact. Continue reading “Weighty wine bottles 11-17-2021”

Daou Vineyards Soul of a Lion Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Adelaida District 2018

Very deep ruby color; blueberry, cherry, tobacco, violets, potpourri, vanilla, sweet spice on the nose; blackberry, plum, blueberry, cherry, redcurrant, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Daou Vineyards Soul of a Lion Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Adelaida District 2018”

de Négoce OG N. 77 Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2018

Pale gold color; yellow apple, honeysuckle, lemon, pear on the nose; yellow apple, white peach, citrus, lemon on the palate. Continue reading “de Négoce OG N. 77 Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2018”

L’Ecole No. 41 Frenchtown Red Wine, Columbia Valley 2019

Deep ruby color; dark cherry and plum, violets on the nose; plum, blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, sip of coffee on the palate. Continue reading “L’Ecole No. 41 Frenchtown Red Wine, Columbia Valley 2019”

Domaine Anderson Pinoli Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2018

Medium ruby color; cherry, plum, blackberry, dried herbs, coffee on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, strawberry, orange peel, chocolate, hint of salinity on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Anderson Pinoli Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2018”