Pale-medium straw; apple, peach, pear on the nose; peach, green apple, lemon zest, citrus, pear, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Terra Alpina Pinot Bianco by Alois Lageder, Dolomiti 2019”
Tag: wine tasting descriptors
Castello di Albola Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2014
Deep ruby color; cherry, blueberry, balsamic, sage, earth; cherry, blackberry, oak, leather, plum, strawberry, espresso on the palate. Continue reading “Castello di Albola Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2014”
Markham Napa Valley Vineyards Merlot 2017
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, chocolate on the nose; both black Bing cherry and tart cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry jam, chocolate, oak, vanilla, baking spices on the palate. Continue reading “Markham Napa Valley Vineyards Merlot 2017”
Michel Redde Les Tuilières Sancerre 2018
Pale gold color; gooseberry, lime, white peach on the nose; citrus, grapefruit, lemon-lime, pineapple, gooseberry, minerality and saline on the palate. Continue reading “Michel Redde Les Tuilières Sancerre 2018”
Bottles of wine from a vine
How many bottles of wine can be made from a single grapevine? Interesting question. This being wine, no simple answer. Continue reading “Bottles of wine from a vine”
Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve Red Wine, Napa Valley 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, raspberry on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, blueberry, tobacco, leather on the palate. Continue reading “Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve Red Wine, Napa Valley 2016”
Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2017
Pale gold color; orange peel, apple, honey on the nose; yellow apple, orange, lemon, beeswax, nectarine, pear, white peach, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2017”
Adriano Adami Garbèl Prosecco Brut DOC Treviso NV
Pale straw color; pear, yellow and green apples, white flowers on the nose; apple, pear, peach, apple, honeydew melon, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Adriano Adami Garbèl Prosecco Brut DOC Treviso NV”
Broken Earth Wines Pull Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2017
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, herbs, pencil shaving, charred oak on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, raspberry, licorice, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Broken Earth Wines Pull Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2017”
Cheap vs. expensive wine
Wine pricing—guaranteed to vex vino votaries. Continue reading “Cheap vs. expensive wine”