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Siduri Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton 2016
Medium ruby color; black cherry, redcurrant, raspberry, spice, whiff of smoke from barely smoldering forest floor on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, licorice, earthiness on the palate. Continue reading “Siduri Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton 2016”
Beaulieu Vineyard BV Carneros Chardonnay 2018
Medium gold color; yellow apple, pineapple, fig on the nose; apple, lemon, citrus, pear, honeydew melon, soft oak, butter on the palate. Continue reading “Beaulieu Vineyard BV Carneros Chardonnay 2018”
Three Finger Jack East Side Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, black fruits in general, chocolate, oak notes, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Three Finger Jack East Side Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2016”
The Paring Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County 2017
Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, cranberry, blackberry on the nose; red cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, crushed gravel, sandalwood on the palate. Continue reading “The Paring Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County 2017”
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava NV
Medium gold color; apple, pear, bread yeast on the nose; apple, citrus, pear, nectarine ginger on the palate. Continue reading “Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava NV”
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Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay, Greyton, South Africa 2017
Medium gold color; red apple, pear, lemon, cherry blossom on the nose; yellow apple, orange zest, pear, mango, lime, lemon, pineapple, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay, Greyton, South Africa 2017”
Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Noir Les Princes Abbés, Alsace 2014
Medium garnet color; cherry, raspberry, whiff of smoke on relatively faint nose; cherry, redcurrant, strawberry, licorice on the palate. Continue reading “Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Noir Les Princes Abbés, Alsace 2014”
Famiglia Pasqua 11 Minutes Rosé TreVenezie 2018
Pale amber color; red berries, strawberry, peach, flowers on the nose; cherry, strawberry, peach, watermelon, hints of minerality-saline on the palate. Continue reading “Famiglia Pasqua 11 Minutes Rosé TreVenezie 2018”