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The Paring Red, California 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, blueberry on the nose; blackberry, plum, black fruits, cherry, redcurrant, licorice, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “The Paring Red, California 2016”
Clarice Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands 2018
Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, vanilla, oak on the nose; raspberry, cherry, plum, redcurrant, licorice, boysenberry, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Clarice Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands 2018”
Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Gamble Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley 2018
Medium gold color; pineapple, passion fruit, almond, flowers on the nose; white grapefruit, Meyer lemon, green apple, lime, lemongrass, pear, honeysuckle, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Gamble Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley 2018”
Château Belle-Vue Petit Verdot by Belle-Vue Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2018
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, black cherry, meat, violets, sage on the nose; black cherry, blueberry, black plum, blackcurrant, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Château Belle-Vue Petit Verdot by Belle-Vue Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2018”
Wine shortages
The past year certainly showed us the world can turn upside down in a hurry. The wine world is no exception. Continue reading “Wine shortages”
Inama Vin Soave Soave Classico DOC 2019
Pale gold color; grapefruit, citrus, flowers on the nose; tangerine, peach, citrus, pear, almond, pinch of salt on the palate. Continue reading “Inama Vin Soave Soave Classico DOC 2019”
Schnaitmann Steinwiege Lemberger 2017
Medium ruby color; blackberry, cherry, elderberry, roasted bell pepper on the nose; blackberry, sour cherry, chocolate, vegetal (bell pepper/green bean), pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Schnaitmann Steinwiege Lemberger 2017”
Dourthe La Grande Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux 2019
Pale gold color; citrus, lemon, lemongrass, bread yeast on vivid nose; lemon-lime, pink grapefruit, gooseberry, thyme, minerality-saline on the palate. Continue reading “Dourthe La Grande Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux 2019”
Ram’s Gate Sonoma Coast Rosé 2020
Medium copper color; peaches, strawberry on the nose; pink grapefruit, strawberry, raspberry, lemon-lime on the palate. Continue reading “Ram’s Gate Sonoma Coast Rosé 2020”