Bright yellow-green color; floral nose with hint of honey; light in the mouth green apple, grapefruit, lemon-lime; brisk acidity, fresh, lingering tartness-saltiness on the finish. Lively, balanced. Continue reading “Adegas Galegas D. Pedro Soutomaior Albarino 2014”
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Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2014
Lovely translucent ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; medium body with tasty ripe red fruits, hint of earth, spice; silky tannin, bright acidity, a classic Oregon-style, palate-pleasing pinot noir. Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2014”
Mother’s Day
Writing about wine for Mother’s Day is fraught with peril. Continue reading “Mother’s Day”
Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge 2011
Dark garnet-red color; blackberry, chocolate, violets on the nose; big and viscous in the mouth with jammy blueberry, black cherry, plum, chocolate on the palate; Continue reading “Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge 2011”
Artesa Carneros Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2013
Bright, light yellow color; honey, nectarine on the nose; medium-plus with peach, lemon, green apple on the palate. Continue reading “Artesa Carneros Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2013”
Vilarnau Brut Cava NV
Deep gold-yellow color, very tiny bubbles; light citrus-green apple nose; light body, zingy acidity (the best feature), lemon, pear on the palate, creamy ripe pear finish with touch of tartness at the very end—a tart exit is common with cavas. Continue reading “Vilarnau Brut Cava NV”
Castello Vicchiomaggio San Jacopo Chianti Classico 2013
Beautiful garnet color; cherry, plum nose; dense in the mouth, sour cherry, plum, raspberry-strawberry on the palate; Continue reading “Castello Vicchiomaggio San Jacopo Chianti Classico 2013”
Ponzi Pinot Noir Rosé, Willamette Valley 2015
Lovely rose-salmon color; strawberry, lemon thyme, rose petals on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, apple, bit of Bing cherry and wild honey on the palate; Continue reading “Ponzi Pinot Noir Rosé, Willamette Valley 2015”
Stemmari Grillo Sicilia 2014
Pale straw yellow color; tropical fruit, mango, white flowers on the nose; bright, fresh fruit, lemon, green apple on the palate; Continue reading “Stemmari Grillo Sicilia 2014”
Taittinger Nocturne Champagne City Lights Sec NV
Pale gold color; whiff of peach on light nose; peach, apple, raisin on the palate. Continue reading “Taittinger Nocturne Champagne City Lights Sec NV”