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Tag: wine tasting descriptors
Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay 2019
Deep gold color; baked apple, pineapple, brioche, oak on the nose; apple, citrus, white peach, melon, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay 2019”
Albamar Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley Estate Series 2021
Medium yellow color; white peach, lime, melon, tomato on the nose; Meyer lemon, lime, green apple, grapefruit, white peach, honeydew melon, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Albamar Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley Estate Series 2021”
Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast 2020
Medium straw-yellow color; citrus, grapefruit, lemon, passionfruit on the nose; citrus, grapefruit, lemon-lime, green apple, white peach, hint of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast 2020”
Ritual Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2019
Medium yellow color; citrus, white flowers, peaches on the nose; white peach, grapefruit, pineapple, green apple, pear, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Ritual Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2019”
Gamble Family Vineyards Rosé Napa Valley 2021
Medium-deep copper color; cherry, strawberry, on the nose; pomegranate, cranberry, cherry, raspberry, peach, pear, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Rosé Napa Valley 2021”
Father’s Day 6-15-2022
When this wine column began more than 14 years ago, Father’s Day was not a topic. Men drank beer, women drank wine. That was just the way it was. Continue reading “Father’s Day 6-15-2022”
Clay Shannon Betsy Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, California 2020
Pale straw color; lilt of lemon, grapefruit; peach, citrus, cut grass on the nose; grapefruit, lemon-lime, gooseberry, pear, apricot, hint of oak on the palate. Continue reading “Clay Shannon Betsy Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, California 2020”
Clos De Nit Red, Montsant DOC 2018
Deep garnet color; strawberry, plum on the nose; red and black fruits, cherry, strawberry, grilled plum, blackberry, raspberry, nuanced oak on the palate. Continue reading “Clos De Nit Red, Montsant DOC 2018”
Calcu Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon 2021
Pale straw color; lemon, peach, gooseberry on the nose; lemon, green apple, pink grapefruit, tropical fruits, citrus, beeswax, hint of saline on the palate. Continue reading “Calcu Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon 2021”