Il Colle Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG

Light straw-yellow color with subtle green tinge; flowers, pear, citrus on the nose; pear, citrus, slice of apple, touch of spice on the palate. Continue reading “Il Colle Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG”

Quinta do Regueiro Alvarinho Trajadura 2015

Light straw-yellow color; flowers, orange peel, green apple on the nose; bright fruits, citrus, minerals, banana (small bananas, red bananas—not the big honkers found in every supermarket) on the palate. Continue reading “Quinta do Regueiro Alvarinho Trajadura 2015”

Edna Valley Vineyard Heritage Chardonnay 2013

Rich gold color; bright apple, pineapple on the nose; ripe fruits, candied apple, butter popcorn, cantaloupe, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Edna Valley Vineyard Heritage Chardonnay 2013”

Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2014

Pale yellow-gold color; apple, some oak on the nose; green apple, apple pie, lemon, citrus, nutty flavors on the palate. Continue reading “Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2014”

Ruggeri & C. Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG / Giall’Oro Gold Label Extra Dry NV

Light gold color with hint of green; flowers, pear, citrus on the nose; lime, pear, green apple, nuts on the palate. Continue reading “Ruggeri & C. Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG / Giall’Oro Gold Label Extra Dry NV”

Toad Hollow Merlot 2014

Crimson color, less intense than the 2013 tasted at the same time; lighter nose than the 2013, cranberry comes through; raspberry, strawberry, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Merlot 2014”

Toad Hollow Merlot 2013

Dark crimson color; black fruits, cranberry, black olive on the nose; dark fruits, dark cherry, blackberry, cranberry, toasty oak on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Merlot 2013”

Casa Vinicola Zonin Prosecco Black Edition NV

Deep yellow-gold color with hint of rose; apple, peach, rose on the nose; apple, peach, whisper of strawberry on the palate. Continue reading “Casa Vinicola Zonin Prosecco Black Edition NV”

Bourassa Vineyards Merlot Reserve Napa Valley 2006

Inky, almost black color; cherry, lavender, spice nose; powerful cherry, dark fruits, plum, chocolate, toasty oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Bourassa Vineyards Merlot Reserve Napa Valley 2006”