Deep ruby color; black plum, blackberry, cherry, boysenberry, redcurrant, violets, black and white pepper, spice, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Cantina Zaccagnini il vino ‘dal tralcetto’ Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Red Wine, Italy DOC 2022”
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Cava confusion 5-21-2025
Cava is Spanish sparkling wine made using the traditional method developed in Champagne, right? Continue reading “Cava confusion 5-21-2025”
H&B Provence Rosé 2023
Medium copper color, strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, citrus, peach, flowers, bergamot, lime flower, herbs, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “H&B Provence Rosé 2023”
Mayacamas Vineyards Chardonnay Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley 2023
Medium straw color; white and yellow flowers, golden delicious apple, green apple, pear, candied lemon peel, lemongrass, almond, minerality, splash of saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Mayacamas Vineyards Chardonnay Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley 2023”
Trapiche Medalla Malbec, Mendoza 2020
Deep purple color; plum, dark cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, raisins, green olive, oak, coconut, vanilla, earth, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Trapiche Medalla Malbec, Mendoza 2020”
Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc Alexander Valley, Sonoma County 2024
Pale yellow-straw color; kiwi fruit, yellow peach, passionfruit, pineapple, grapefruit, orange blossom, vanilla, almond, oak, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc Alexander Valley, Sonoma County 2024”
Hahn Family Wines California Chardonnay 2022
Deep gold color; tropical fruits, mango, banana, pineapple, crisp apple, pear, lemongrass, honey, vanilla, buttered toast on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Hahn Family Wines California Chardonnay 2022”
Bodega DiamAndes Perlita Malbec-Syrah, Valle De Uco Mendoza, Argentina 2020
Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, dark olives, oak, vanilla, violets, spice, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodega DiamAndes Perlita Malbec-Syrah, Valle De Uco Mendoza, Argentina 2020”
Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2020
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, cherry, black olive, violet, dried herb on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2020”
Stags’ Leap Petite Sirah Napa Valley 2020
Deep ruby color; Bing cherry, black raspberry, blueberry, pepper, chocolate, licorice, smoke, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Stags’ Leap Petite Sirah Napa Valley 2020”