Deep ruby-purple color; cherry, blackberry preserves, plum, raspberry, strawberry marmalade, licorice, oak, violets, vanilla, black pepper, balsamic on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Coppo Wine Cellars Pomorosso, Nizza DOCG 2021”
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Stewart Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Deep ruby-garnet color; dark cherry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, redcurrant, blueberry, mulberry, menthol, vanilla, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Stewart Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021”
Goldeneye Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2022
Medium ruby color; bing cherry, blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, nutmeg, black tea, wild mint, mushroom, baking spices, whisper of vanilla, hint of salinity, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Goldeneye Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2022”
Rapaura Springs Rohe–Dillons Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022
Pale gold color; bitter lemon, white peach, passionfruit, pineapple, tropical and citrus fruits, fresh herbs, mowed grass, salinity, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rapaura Springs Rohe–Dillons Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022”
Château Montplaisir Éclats Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc 2022
Medium-plus gold color; citrus, white peach, apple, lemon, spices, vanilla, hint of oak, white flowers, minerals on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Château Montplaisir Éclats Côtes du Rhône Villages Blanc 2022”
The future of wine 4-30-2025
Wine has been a staple of food and culture for 8,000 years. It is not going away. But the wine industry’s exhilarating days of the past 50 years are fading. Let’s explore. Continue reading “The future of wine 4-30-2025”
Miguel Torres Ándica Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Curicó, Chile 2024
Pale yellow color; tropical fruits, passionfruit, guava, citrus, grapefruit, subtle herbaceous notes (not grassy), minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Miguel Torres Ándica Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Curicó, Chile 2024”
Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020
Deep ruby color; red cherry, blueberry, plum, raspberry, blackberry, boysenberry, herbs, earth, dark tea, coconut, chocolate, licorice, smoke, crushed stone minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020”
Golan Heights Winery Yarden Chardonnay, Galilee 2021
Medium yellow-gold color; lemon, melon, yellow apple, citrus, peach, pear, pineapple, brioche, vanilla, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Golan Heights Winery Yarden Chardonnay, Galilee 2021”
Lake Sonoma Winery Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blueberry, plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, boysenberry, mint, mocha, pepper, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Lake Sonoma Winery Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019”