Light yellow-gold color; peach, some honey on the nose; medium body with peach, nectarine, white fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Ponzi Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve Willamette Valley 2012”
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Rotari Rosé Trento Talento NV
Light pink-salmon color; very subtle strawberry, floral nose; strawberry, cherry, peach, bright fruit, yeasty, delicate on the palate with vibrant and persistent perlage (bubbles/effervescence), superb acidity; superb quality-to-price sparkling wine from Italy. Continue reading “Rotari Rosé Trento Talento NV”
Bodegas Valdamor Namorio Albariño Rias Baixas 2014
Pale gold color; peaches, flowers on the nose; peach, melon, minerality on the palate. Dry, medium body, crisp, balanced, satisfying.
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13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Light golden straw color; lively citrus nose; lemon-lime, grapefruit, green apple, citrus, peach on the palate. Continue reading “13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc 2015”
Qupé A Modern White Central Coast 2014
Light golden yellow color with hint of green; floral nose; pear, some citrus, spice, apple on the palate. Continue reading “Qupé A Modern White Central Coast 2014”
Ulises Valdez Lancel Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010
Dark garnet-burgundy red color; delightful nose with some forest floor mixed with cherry, black and red currents; blackberry, dark cherry, plum on the palate; Continue reading “Ulises Valdez Lancel Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010”
Insurrection Shiraz-Cab Sauv 2014
Garnet color with slight translucence; rich red fruit, plum on the nose; big fruit—red cherry, plum, red berries, raspberry, toasty oak, chocolate, spice, pepper, on the palate. Continue reading “Insurrection Shiraz-Cab Sauv 2014”
Madeira
Madeira may be most famous wine you’ve never tasted. Continue reading “Madeira”
Jeff Runquist 1448 Amador County Sierra Foothills Red Wine 2013
Dark garnet-red color; black raspberry, cherry, plum, oak, spice on the nose; dark fruit, touch of sweetness, toasty oak on the palate; Continue reading “Jeff Runquist 1448 Amador County Sierra Foothills Red Wine 2013”
Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2014
Light golden color; fresh lemon, lime, hint of apple on the nose; lemon predominates on the palate thanks to the superb, crisp acidity that will make this a winner with salads—the wine almost compels you to enjoy a garden salad on a beautiful spring evening. Continue reading “Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2014”