The Prisoner Wine Company Eternally Silenced Pinot Noir 2017

Pale ruby color; cherry, cranberry, cedar, pine, clove on the nose; dark cherry, cranberry, raspberry, strawberry, plum on the palate. Continue reading “The Prisoner Wine Company Eternally Silenced Pinot Noir 2017”

Ornellaia “Le Volte dell’Ornellaia” Toscana IGT 2016

Deep ruby color; cherry, dark fruits on the nose; blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, plum, spice, mint hint on the palate. Continue reading “Ornellaia “Le Volte dell’Ornellaia” Toscana IGT 2016”

Beacon Hill Winery & Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Light ruby color; cranberry, redcurrant, strawberry, plum on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon, thyme on the palate. Continue reading “Beacon Hill Winery & Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2018”

Tenuta di Fessina Etna Rosso Erse 2016

Medium ruby color; wild red berries, clove, coriander, pepper on the nose; sour cherry, strawberry, raspberry, mulberry, concentrated red fruit flavors. Continue reading “Tenuta di Fessina Etna Rosso Erse 2016”

Alcohol in cans

Alcohol containers evoke opinions. Beer aficionados debate bottle, can, keg. Wine cognoscenti reflect on nuances of bottles, bags, and cans. You can even deliberate if spirits in glass, plastic, and metals make a difference. Continue reading “Alcohol in cans”

Château Carbonneau Margot Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Medium yellow color; apple, grapefruit, honeydew melon on the nose; grapefruit, lemon-lime, granny smith apple, passionfruit, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Château Carbonneau Margot Sauvignon Blanc 2016”

Piera Martellozzo 075 Carati Millesimato Extra Dry Prosecco DOC

Pale yellow-straw color with hint of green; white fruits and flowers, almond, pastry on the nose; green apple, pear, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Piera Martellozzo 075 Carati Millesimato Extra Dry Prosecco DOC”

Charles Woodson Intercept Pinot Noir, Monterrey County 2018

Medium ruby color; strawberry, red cherry, nutmeg on the nose; cherry, raspberry, peppercorn, smoke, bite of meat on the palate. Continue reading “Charles Woodson Intercept Pinot Noir, Monterrey County 2018”

EnRoute Les Pommiers Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2017

Pale ruby color; medium ruby color; dark cherry, raspberry, plum, lavender, black tea on the nose; cherry, raspberry, clove, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “EnRoute Les Pommiers Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2017”