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Inwood Estates Vineyards Oentrepid Wines “X” Texas 2017
Dark ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant, oak on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Inwood Estates Vineyards Oentrepid Wines “X” Texas 2017”
Maquis Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2018
Deep ruby-garnet color; cherry, plum, bell pepper, strawberry on the nose; strawberry, black plum, cherry, raspberry, mocha, oak, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Maquis Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2018”
Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore 2017
Deep ruby color; cherry, strawberry, dark fruits on the nose; candied dark cherry, plum, blackcurrant, strawberry-blackberry jam, red licorice, smoke, oak spice, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore 2017”
Ram’s Gate Winery Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017
Medium ruby color; cherry, pomegranate, redcurrant on the nose; red cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry jam, pomegranate, licorice, chocolate, dried herbs on the palate. Continue reading “Ram’s Gate Winery Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017”
Markham Napa Valley Vineyards The Altruist 2017
Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, vanilla on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, redcurrant, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Markham Napa Valley Vineyards The Altruist 2017”
Château de Pez Saint-Estèphe 2018
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, tobacco, pencil lead, lavender, leather on the nose; redcurrant, cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, black olives, cedar, orange zest, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Château de Pez Saint-Estèphe 2018”
Burgo Viejo Crianza Rioja Red Wine 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, cedar, tobacco on the nose; cherry, plum, blackberry, oak, vanilla, chocolate, faint spice on the palate. Continue reading “Burgo Viejo Crianza Rioja Red Wine 2016”
River Road Un-Oaked Chardonnay California 2020
Pale gold color; apple, pear on the nose; sweet apple, pear, lemon, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “River Road Un-Oaked Chardonnay California 2020”
2022 wine trends 1-5-2022
With the beginning of a new year, a look forward to trends in wine. Continue reading “2022 wine trends 1-5-2022”