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Tommasi Viticoltori Valpolicella Ripasso 2013
Dark ruby color with lighter magenta on the rim; red berries, almond, black pepper on floral nose; red fruit, red cherry, red currant tang, blackberry, almond on the palate. Continue reading “Tommasi Viticoltori Valpolicella Ripasso 2013”
Alamos Red Blend, Mendoza 2013
Inky dark with hint of magenta on the rim; dark fruit, raspberry on the nose; plum, raspberry, black cherry, cola, smoke, brown spice on the palate. Continue reading “Alamos Red Blend, Mendoza 2013”
Toad Hollow Risqué Sweet & Sparkling NV
Very light yellow-copper color; intense green apple, pear on the nose; apple, pear, apricot on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Risqué Sweet & Sparkling NV”
Negatives & cures
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Negatives & cures
More wine descriptors and some cures: Continue reading “Negatives & cures”
Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé North Coast NV
Lovely salmon with hint of green-copper color; red grapefruit, cherry, toast on the nose; cherry, raspberry, red apple, vanilla, bread on the palate. Continue reading “Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé North Coast NV”
Bisol Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé Brut Spumante NV
Delightful blush-salmon color; roses, peach on the nose; cherry, strawberry, raspberry, citrus, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading “Bisol Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé Brut Spumante NV”
Château Penin Grande Sélection Merlot 2012
Bright red-garnet color with some translucence; cherry, plum, vanilla, cedar on the nose; red and black cherry, oak, pinch of pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Château Penin Grande Sélection Merlot 2012”
Rutini Malbec, Mendoza 2012
Classic very dark red malbec color; red berries, black cherry on the nose; dark fruits, black raspberry, blackberry, red currant, pinch of black pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Rutini Malbec, Mendoza 2012”