Landmark Vineyards Damaris Reserve Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2022

Deep gold-yellow color; yellow apple, white peach, lemon, pear, oak, vanilla, honeysuckle, hint of honey, caramel, baking spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Landmark Vineyards Damaris Reserve Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2022”

Perceived sweetness in wine 8-6-2025

What makes a wine sweet and what makes a wine taste sweet? As you might expect in the convoluted world of wine, the two are not the same. In the wine world, things are not always what they seem. Continue reading “Perceived sweetness in wine 8-6-2025”

Gary Farrell Rochioli Vineyard “Honoring a Legend” Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County 2022

Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, redcurrant cranberry, sage, rose petals, lavender, cinnamon, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Gary Farrell Rochioli Vineyard “Honoring a Legend” Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County 2022”

Domaine St. Laurent Estate Pinot Noir, Block One, Rogue Valley, Oregon 2022

Light-medium ruby color; Cherry, blackberry, raspberry, light oak, caramel, clove, cinnamon on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine St. Laurent Estate Pinot Noir, Block One, Rogue Valley, Oregon 2022”

Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2022

Deep ruby color; black cherry, redcurrant, plum, raspberry, chocolate, licorice, baking spices on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2022”

La Mascota Vineyards Unánime Chardonnay, Argentina 2022

Medium gold color; pineapple, mango, peach, pear, lemon-lime, green apple, oak, caramel, butter, vanilla, nutmeg, sweet spice, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “La Mascota Vineyards Unánime Chardonnay, Argentina 2022”

Château Olivier Grand Cru Classé de Graves Blanc, Pessac-Léognan 2020

Medium yellow-straw color; green apple, lemon-lime, gooseberry, lemongrass, pineapple, honey, white peach, pastry, oak, white flowers, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Château Olivier Grand Cru Classé de Graves Blanc, Pessac-Léognan 2020”

Tenuta di Arceno Il Fauno di Arcanum Toscana IGT 2021

Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, raspberry, blackberry, dried cranberry, chocolate, white pepper, sweet spices on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Tenuta di Arceno Il Fauno di Arcanum Toscana IGT 2021”

The Steven Kent Winery Cabernet Sauvignon The Premier, Livermore Valley 2021

Deep ruby color; dark cherry, blackberry, blueberry, plum, blackcurrant, bell pepper, sweet tobacco, cedar, baking spice, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “The Steven Kent Winery Cabernet Sauvignon The Premier, Livermore Valley 2021”