Deep violet-black color; blackberry, plum, bell pepper on the nose; raspberry, plum, blackberry, bell pepper, black pepper, oak and vanilla, leather, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Viña San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Carménère, Valle del Maule 2015”
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Commanderie de Peyrassol Côtes de Provence Rosé Cuvée de la Commanderie 2018
Pale orange-salmon color; flowers, strawberry, raspberry on the nose; white cherry, citrus, orange peel, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Commanderie de Peyrassol Côtes de Provence Rosé Cuvée de la Commanderie 2018”
Mothers Day 5-8-2018
With Mother’s Day forthcoming this Sunday, a note to gift givers: women are more likely to drink wine than any other alcohol beverage. Just saying. Continue reading “Mothers Day 5-8-2018”
Yamhill Valley Vineyards Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley 2015
Pale straw color; peach, vanilla, wet cement on the nose; pear, apple, lemon zest, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Yamhill Valley Vineyards Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley 2015”
Codice Citra Ferzo Pecorino Terre di Chieti 2017
Medium straw-gold color; tropical fruit, pineapple, sage, flowers on the nose; pineapple, peach, green apples, apricot, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Codice Citra Ferzo Pecorino Terre di Chieti 2017”
Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti DOCG 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, red berries, flowers on the nose; cherry, blackberry, wild strawberry, plum, redcurrant on the palate. Continue reading “Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti DOCG 2016”
Wine-Mexican Food 5-1-2019
Cinco de Mayo occurs in four days, a holiday celebrated more in the United States than in Mexico, but the occasion presents an excuse to discuss Mexican/Tex-Mex food and wine. Continue reading “Wine-Mexican Food 5-1-2019”
Bodega Nekeas Vega Sindoa Chardonnay, Navara 2017
Medium gold color; peach, apple, honeydew melon on the nose; apple, white peach, pineapple, lime, honey hint on the palate. Continue reading “Bodega Nekeas Vega Sindoa Chardonnay, Navara 2017”
Line 39 Sauvignon Blanc, California 2017
Pale yellow color; lemon, grapefruit, newly mowed grass on the nose; lemon-lime, grapefruit, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Line 39 Sauvignon Blanc, California 2017”
Famiglia Pasqua “Romeo & Juliet” PassioneSentimento Bianco 2017
Pale yellow color; floral notes, citrus, peach, almonds on the nose; peach, apricot, tangerine, marjoram on the palate. Continue reading “Famiglia Pasqua “Romeo & Juliet” PassioneSentimento Bianco 2017”