Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, vanilla on the nose; black cherry, baked plum, blackberry, caramel, vanilla, oak toast on the palate. Continue reading “Black Stallion Estate Winery Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017”
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J. de Villebois Crémant de Loire Brut NV
Medium gold color; apple, white flowers, quince, pear, crushed gravel on the nose; green apple, honeydew melon, lemon, citrus, vanilla, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “J. de Villebois Crémant de Loire Brut NV”
Wine industry in change
As people shelter in place and give family members holiday Zoom greetings rather than hugging in person, the world in general and members of the wine industry in particular can’t put 2020 in their rearview mirrors fast enough. Continue reading “Wine industry in change”
Robert Mondavi The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, To Kalon Vineyard 2016
Deep ruby color; blueberry, roses and violets, tobacco, blackberry on the nose; cherry, plum, black fruits, blackcurrant and redcurrant, cedar, chips of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Robert Mondavi The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, To Kalon Vineyard 2016”
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva, Chile 2018
Deep purple color; cherry, red and black fruits, mocha, vanilla on fruit-forward nose; black cherry, blackberry, red fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Baron Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva, Chile 2018”
Ram’s Gate Winery Blanc de Noirs, Carneros 2013
Pale straw color; lemon, apple blossom on the nose; citrus, lemon, lime, minerality, brioche on the palate. Continue reading “Ram’s Gate Winery Blanc de Noirs, Carneros 2013”
Gamble Family Vineyards Paramount Red Blend, Napa Valley 2016
Deep ruby color; raspberry, cherry, coffee, leather on the nose; black cherry, plum, vanilla, cacao, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Paramount Red Blend, Napa Valley 2016”
Barnett Vineyards Merlot, Spring Mountain District, Estate Bottled 2018
Deep ruby color; red fruit, cedar, spice on the nose; black cherry, plum, blueberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Barnett Vineyards Merlot, Spring Mountain District, Estate Bottled 2018”
Stags’ Leap Petite Sirah Napa Valley 2017
Deep purple color; blackberry, blueberry, plum on the nose; plum, black cherry, blueberry, blackberry, chocolate, herb on the palate. Continue reading “Stags’ Leap Petite Sirah Napa Valley 2017”
Variety and varietal
Wine terms: variety and varietal. What do they mean? Easy answer: variety is a noun. Varietal is an adjective. Continue reading “Variety and varietal”