Deep garnet-purple color (showing its seven years of aging); black plum, black raspberry, blueberry, dark cherry, blackberry, cranberry, pepper, spice, vanilla, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Gaia Cabernet Franc, Gualtallary Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina 2018”
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Wine time changes 6-11-2025
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. In June of 2025, such a time has come for my wine writing adventure. Continue reading “Wine time changes 6-11-2025”
Textbook Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley The Pey Family 2023
Pale straw color; Meyer lemon, lime, peach, nectarine, honeydew melon, minerality, white flowers, light sprinkling of freshly-cut grass on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Textbook Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley The Pey Family 2023”
Del Dotto Vineyards St. Helena Mountain Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Block 2, Napa Valley 2019
Deep ruby color; black cherry, redcurrant, plum, cedar, baking spice, coconut, vanilla, leather, flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Del Dotto Vineyards St. Helena Mountain Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Block 2, Napa Valley 2019”
Bodegas Virgen del Galir Pagos del Galir A Malosa Godello, Valdeorras DO, Spain 2020
Medium straw-gold color; Meyer lemon, lime, orange zest, pear, white peach, white flowers, minerality-sea spray on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Virgen del Galir Pagos del Galir A Malosa Godello, Valdeorras DO, Spain 2020”
Three Sticks Pinot Noir Gap’s Pinnacle, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2021
Medium ruby-garnet color; raspberry, cherry, blueberry, red plum, strawberry, cranberry, black tea, chocolate, sage, saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Three Sticks Pinot Noir Gap’s Pinnacle, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2021”
Amity Vineyards Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022
Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, cranberry, plum, orange peel, licorice, lilac, roses, thyme, spice, minerality-saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Amity Vineyards Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022”
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling Finger Lakes 2023
Medium straw color; nectarine, green apple, lime, citrus, cantaloupe, apricot, whiff of petrol, flint, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling Finger Lakes 2023”
Wine-mood pairings 6-4-2025
We know wine is magnificent paired with food, enhancing qualities of both. Wine and food also can be a welcomed pairing when dealing with the vicissitudes or triumphs of life. Examples: Continue reading “Wine-mood pairings 6-4-2025”
Rombauer Vineyards California Zinfandel 2021
Deep ruby color; raspberry, dark cherry, cranberry, red plum, blackberry, vanilla, mocha, licorice, clove, spice, lavender, on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rombauer Vineyards California Zinfandel 2021”