Trivento Reserve Malbec, Mendoza 2020

Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, violets on the nose; plum, black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, herbs, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Trivento Reserve Malbec, Mendoza 2020”

Daou Vineyards Soul of a Lion Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Adelaida District 2020

Very deep ruby-purple color; dark cherry, blackberry, mulberry on the nose; dark cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, plum, blackberry, crème de menthe, dates on the palate. Continue reading “Daou Vineyards Soul of a Lion Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Adelaida District 2020”

Funckenhausen Malbec Blend, Mendoza 2021

Medium purple color; plum, blackberry, tobacco on the nose; raspberry, blackberry, red plum, tart cherry, dried meat, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Funckenhausen Malbec Blend, Mendoza 2021”

Viña Ventisquero Herú Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley 2016

Pale-plus ruby color; raspberry, cherry, strawberry, earth on the nose; tart cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, cola, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Viña Ventisquero Herú Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley 2016”

Viña Maquis Lien, Colochagua Valley, Chile 2018

Deep ruby color; cherry, red berries, eucalyptus on the nose; black cherry, plum, pepper, cracked peppercorns, tobacco, oak, chocolate, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Viña Maquis Lien, Colochagua Valley, Chile 2018”

Game Box Wine Wondercade Edition Rosé Wine 2022

Pale copper color; strawberry, raspberry, flowers on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, cherry, raspberry citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Game Box Wine Wondercade Edition Rosé Wine 2022”

Hahn Family Wines Appellation Series Pinot Noir, Arroyo Seco 2021

Medium ruby color; black cherry, plum, red berries, oak, spice on the nose; cherry, raspberry, plum, cola, menthol, vanilla, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Hahn Family Wines Appellation Series Pinot Noir, Arroyo Seco 2021”

Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Gamble Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley 2021

Pale yellow color; peach, pineapple, lemon, grapefruit, honeysuckle on the nose; white peach, lime, grapefruit, mango, Meyer lemon, honey hint, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Gamble Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley 2021”

Beat the heat with wine 7-12-2023

If you live in the southern part of the USA, summer 2023 has been a horror. Record-breaking high temperatures, the sort of records no sane person wants to brag about. Continue reading “Beat the heat with wine 7-12-2023”

Valdo Floral Rosé Brut NV

Pale copper color; raspberry, strawberry, roses, dried flowers on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, strawberry, cherry, melon, lemon-lime on the palate. Continue reading “Valdo Floral Rosé Brut NV”