The COVID-19 pandemic is a psychological, cultural, and—regrettably—political event as well as an epidemiological cataclysm. It also changed the wine world. Examples: Continue reading “Wine after COVID”
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Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano 2019
Medium ruby color; plum, cherry, lemon blossom, hibiscus, green tea on the nose; cherry, red plum, blackberry, redcurrant, raspberry, coffee on the palate. Continue reading “Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano 2019”
L’Ecole No. 41 Grenaché Rosé, Alder Ridge Vineyard, Horse Haven Hills 2020
Pale copper color; strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, rose blossom on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, tangerine, blood orange, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “L’Ecole No. 41 Grenaché Rosé, Alder Ridge Vineyard, Horse Haven Hills 2020”
Bodegas CARO ‘Caro’ Mendoza 2017
Deep ruby color; red berry, plum, black fruits, leather, violets on the nose; red plum, blackberry, cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, mint, oak, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Bodegas CARO ‘Caro’ Mendoza 2017”
Priest Ranch Grenache Blanc, Napa Valley 2019
Pale straw color; yellow plum, honeysuckle, lemon, citrus blossoms on the nose; green apple, grapefruit, yellow plum, lemon, Asian pear, melon, minerality, beeswax on the palate. Continue reading “Priest Ranch Grenache Blanc, Napa Valley 2019”
Meaning of cru
French wine labels can flummox even experienced, sophisticated enjoyers of wine. Continue reading “Meaning of cru”
The Paring Red, California 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, blueberry on the nose; blackberry, plum, black fruits, cherry, redcurrant, licorice, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “The Paring Red, California 2016”
Clarice Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands 2018
Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, vanilla, oak on the nose; raspberry, cherry, plum, redcurrant, licorice, boysenberry, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Clarice Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands 2018”
Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Gamble Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley 2018
Medium gold color; pineapple, passion fruit, almond, flowers on the nose; white grapefruit, Meyer lemon, green apple, lime, lemongrass, pear, honeysuckle, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Gamble Vineyard, Yountville, Napa Valley 2018”
Château Belle-Vue Petit Verdot by Belle-Vue Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2018
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, black cherry, meat, violets, sage on the nose; black cherry, blueberry, black plum, blackcurrant, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Château Belle-Vue Petit Verdot by Belle-Vue Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2018”