Medium ruby color; raspberry, strawberry on subtle nose; raspberry, plum, strawberry, cherry, licorice, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading “McCay Cellars Grenache, Lodi 2018”
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Meteorological seasons 1-3-2024
It is early January. Barely into winter. Except it isn’t barely into winter if you reckon by the more rational system of “meteorological seasons.” By that measure, we are one-third-plus finished with winter. Huh? Continue reading “Meteorological seasons 1-3-2024”
Calcu Futa Cabernet Sauvignon, Calchagua Valley, Chile 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry, oak, leather on the nose; cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, red plum, peppercorn on the palate. Continue reading “Calcu Futa Cabernet Sauvignon, Calchagua Valley, Chile 2016”
La Valentina Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Rosé 2021
Medium salmon color; strawberry, cherry, blood orange on the nose; strawberry, pomegranate, cherry, watermelon, salinity on the palate. Continue reading “La Valentina Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Rosé 2021”
Adobe Road Blue Dog Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, Napa Valley 2018
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, cherry, strawberry on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, plum, fig, black pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Adobe Road Blue Dog Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, Napa Valley 2018”
Start the year with wine good news 12-28-2022
Let’s end this year and begin the next on a high note. A Japanese study found people over age 75 may benefit from a regular glass of wine. Continue reading “Start the year with wine good news 12-28-2022”
Maison Les Alexandrins Syrah 2020
Medium purple color; plum, tobacco, faint cherry on the nose; plum, blueberry, cherry, bacon fat, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Maison Les Alexandrins Syrah 2020”
Lake Sonoma Winery Lazy Dog Vineyard Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Deep ruby color; cherry, vanilla, licorice on the nose; sour cherry, redcurrant, rhubarb, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Lake Sonoma Winery Lazy Dog Vineyard Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019”
Cannonball Sauvignon Blanc, California 2020
Medium straw color; lemon-lime, pineapple, on the nose; lemon, lime, white peach, grapefruit, nectarine, apricot on the palate. Continue reading “Cannonball Sauvignon Blanc, California 2020”
Quinta das Arcas Arca Nova Alvarinho, Minho 2020
Deep straw-gold color; lemon, orange, tropical fruit on the nose; lemon zest, grapefruit, peach, mint, salinity on the palate. Continue reading “Quinta das Arcas Arca Nova Alvarinho, Minho 2020”