Grape vines were around long before human beings domesticated them. Today, we bend them to our will with trellis systems, pruning, and propagation through cuttings. But their life cycle remains unchanged. Continue reading “Grape vine cycle”
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Gratien & Meyer Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé NV
Medium copper color; strawberry, raspberry on the nose; strawberry, white raspberry sauce, passion fruit, blackcurrant, bread yeast, salinity on the palate. Continue reading “Gratien & Meyer Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé NV”
Reyneke Vinehugger White Chenin Blanc 2018
Medium gold color; apple, flowers, whiff of smoke on the nose; white peach, pear, yellow apple, honey, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Reyneke Vinehugger White Chenin Blanc 2018”
Trinchero Napa Valley Mary’s Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Pale straw color; honeydew melon, white peach, orange blossom on the nose; grapefruit, lemon, honeydew melon, white peach, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Trinchero Napa Valley Mary’s Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018”
Jean-Luc Baldès Clos Triguedina “Les Galets” Malbec, Cahors 2013
Deep purple color; plum, cherry, earth, forest floor on the nose; plum, fig, blackberry, cherry, blueberry, leather, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Jean-Luc Baldès Clos Triguedina “Les Galets” Malbec, Cahors 2013”
Cleto Chiarli Brut de Noir Rosé NV
Medium copper color; strawberry, raspberry on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, red cherry, bread yeast on the palate. Continue reading “Cleto Chiarli Brut de Noir Rosé NV”
Château Carbonneau Cuvée Classique, Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, leather, herbs on the nose; plum, cherry, blackberry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Château Carbonneau Cuvée Classique, Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux 2016”
The amazing grape vine
Grape vines are amazing plants. They are gritty survivors. They grow on every continent except Antarctica. They are the highest and best use of agricultural land, especially when planted in wine grapes. Continue reading “The amazing grape vine”
The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2017
Deep ruby-black color; licorice, cherry, baking spice, black pepper on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, dark plum, raspberry, pepper, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2017”
Long Meadow Ranch Merlot, Napa Valley 2015
Deep ruby color; plum, cassis, cherry, raspberry on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, redcurrant, smoke, menthol, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Long Meadow Ranch Merlot, Napa Valley 2015”