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Alma Negra Brut Nature Rosé Sparkling Wine, Mendoza NV
Medium copper color; strawberry, raspberry, cherry, cranberry on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, lime, cherry, fruit salad, brioche on the palate. Continue reading “Alma Negra Brut Nature Rosé Sparkling Wine, Mendoza NV”
Barone Montalto Pinot Grigio Terre Siciliane IGT 2019
Light straw color; pear, white peaches, lemon zest on the nose; white peach, lemon, cantaloupe, green apple, pear, dash of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Barone Montalto Pinot Grigio Terre Siciliane IGT 2019”
Commanderie de Peyrassol Côtes de Provence Rosé #Lou 2018
Pale amber-pink color; red fruits, strawberry, raspberry; strawberry, raspberry, citrus, peach on the palate. Continue reading “Commanderie de Peyrassol Côtes de Provence Rosé #Lou 2018”
M•A•N Family Wines MAN Vintners Sparkling Chenin Blanc Brut NV
Deep gold color; yellow apple, quince, tropical fruit on the nose; honeydew melon, lemon, lime, apple, pineapple on the palate. Continue reading “M•A•N Family Wines MAN Vintners Sparkling Chenin Blanc Brut NV”
Black Stallion Estate Winery Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017
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”
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”