Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, raspberry, sweet balsamic, eucalyptus on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, roasted tomato, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2015”
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Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2016
Deep ruby color; dark fruits, blackberries, blackcurrant, spice, leather on the nose; dark fruits, cherry, black plum, blackberry, oak, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2016”
Broadley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2016
Pale ruby color; red and black fruit, dark cherry, spice, tea on the nose; cherry, raspberry, black cherry, clove, plum sauce, blueberry, smoke on the palate. Continue reading “Broadley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2016”
Dirty glasses
Sparkling clean stemware. Vital to vino enjoyment or artifact of wine snobbery? I argue a desire for a clean glass is not a character flaw. Continue reading “Dirty glasses”
Cellier des Dauphins Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2019
Pale peach-copper color; strawberry, raspberry, minerals on delicate nose; strawberry, red cherry, raspberry, blood orange, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Cellier des Dauphins Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2019”
Alois Lageder Riff Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie 2018
Pale gold color; golden apple, white peach on the nose; golden apple, green apple, white peach, lemongrass, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Alois Lageder Riff Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie 2018”
Marco Felluga Russiz Superiore Cabernet Franc, Collio, Italy 2016
Deep ruby-purple color; red fruits, herb, spice, wet stone, pepper on the nose; blackcurrant, black plum, sour cherry, blackberry, strawberry, leather, fig, bell pepper, smoke, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Marco Felluga Russiz Superiore Cabernet Franc, Collio, Italy 2016”
Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015
Deep garnet color; cherry, sour cherry, black fruit, plum, vanilla, earth on the nose; tart cherry, graphite-flint, roasted tomato, dark spice, earth on the palate. Continue reading “Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015”
Codorníu Cuvée Clasico Brut Cava NV
Medium yellow color; green apple, citrus, lemon-lime, almond, brioche on the nose; green apple, peach, Meyer lemon, almond on the palate. Continue reading “Codorníu Cuvée Clasico Brut Cava NV”
Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Deep ruby color; black cherry, fig, blackcurrant, raspberry, dried herbs, lavender on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, black olive, raspberry, plum, mocha, oak, cedar on the palate. Continue reading “Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017”