Dark purple color; blackberry, crème de cassis, licorice, leather on the nose; blackberry jam, blueberry, plum, chocolate caramel, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Austin Hope Syrah Paso Robles Templeton Gap District 2014”
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Paso Robles
The Paso Robles AVA (American Viticultural Area) wants respect and assiduously works to earn it. Continue reading “Paso Robles”
Amici Cellars Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2015
Deep, bright gold color; yellow apple, lemon, orange blossom on the nose; yellow apple, lemon, pineapple, pear, very subtle oak spice and butter on the palate. Continue reading “Amici Cellars Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2015”
What does “crisp” mean?
High summer, high time for crisp wines. But what does “crisp” mean in a wine reference? Continue reading “What does “crisp” mean?”
Joseph Drouhin Domaine de Hospices de Belleville Brouilly 2014
Deep ruby color; blackberry, red cherry, spice on the floral nose; raspberry, sour cherry, red currant, plum, light spice on the palate. Continue reading “Joseph Drouhin Domaine de Hospices de Belleville Brouilly 2014”
Domaine Maxime Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Lises 2011
Deep ruby color; bacon, blackberry, olive on the nose; blueberry, blackberry jam, plum, sour red cherry, olive, tapenade on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Maxime Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Lises 2011”
Alamos Torrontés Salta 2016
Medium straw color; orange blossom, fruit flowers, jasmine on the delightful nose; white peach, citrus, grapefruit, Meyer lemon, lime, pinch of salt on the palate. Continue reading “Alamos Torrontés Salta 2016”
Edna Valley Vineyard California Rosé 2016
Medium salmon pink color; raspberry, strawberry, cherry, watermelon, spice on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Edna Valley Vineyard California Rosé 2016”
Kim Crawford Rosé Hawke’s Bay 2016
Deep pink color; red berry, cherry on the nose; light cherry, watermelon, strawberry candy on the palate. Continue reading “Kim Crawford Rosé Hawke’s Bay 2016”
Simi Alexander Valley Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Very deep purple, inky; red and black fruit, plum on the nose; black cherry, plum, redcurrant tang, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Simi Alexander Valley Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013”