Deep ruby color; blackberry, black cherry, spice on the nose; blackberry, red plum, blueberry, black cherry, strawberry, chocolate, tar, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Rabble Zinfandel, Paso Robles 2018”
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Making wine Part 7–Fermentation
Grape juice is in fermentation vessel—usually stainless steel, but wood or concrete also is used. Yeast decisions are made. More decisions for the wine maker. Continue reading “Making wine Part 7–Fermentation”
District 7 Pinot Noir 2018
Pale ruby color; raspberry, cherry on the nose; strawberry, cherry, raspberry, plum, oak on the palate. Continue reading “District 7 Pinot Noir 2018”
Chehalem Pinot Noir Corral Creek Vineyard 2019
Pale ruby color; raspberry, cherry, strawberry, baking spice on the nose; cherry, blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, earth, toasted oak on the palate. Continue reading “Chehalem Pinot Noir Corral Creek Vineyard 2019”
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2017
Deep ruby color; black cherry, black plum, raspberry, mocha on the nose; black cherry, black plum, raspberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, baking spice, oak note on the palate. Continue reading “Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2017”
Domaines Ott Clos Mireille Côtes de Provence Rosé 2020
Pale copper color; peach, strawberry, melon on the nose; strawberry, white cherry, lemon-lime, peach, grapefruit, citrus, saline on the palate. Continue reading “Domaines Ott Clos Mireille Côtes de Provence Rosé 2020”
Cedar + Salmon Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla on the nose; black cherry, plum, blueberry, earth, chocolate, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Cedar + Salmon Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills 2016”
Aperture Cellars Sonoma County Red Blend 2018
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant, mint, tobacco, violets on the nose; black cherry, plum, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Aperture Cellars Sonoma County Red Blend 2018”
Baron de Montfort Château de Monbadon Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2015
Deep garnet color; red and black fruits, blackcurrant on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, chocolate, coffee, leather on the palate. Continue reading “Baron de Montfort Château de Monbadon Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2015”
Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay 2018
Medium straw color; yellow apple, lilt of lemon, pear, bread dough on the nose; yellow apple, citrus, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay 2018”