Dark ruby color; red and black fruits—black cherry, plum, blackberry, spice, tobacco, sweet balsamic on the nose; cherry, blackberry, plum, roasted tomato, leather, vanilla, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Ruffino Modus Toscana IGT 2016”
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Zenato Rosso Veronese Alanera 2016
Medium ruby color; cherry, forest floor, coffee, tobacco on the nose; cherry, plum, dried herbs, cedar on the palate. Continue reading “Zenato Rosso Veronese Alanera 2016”
Laurent-Perrier Harmony Demi-Sec Champagne NV
Pale straw color; lemon zest, peaches, crème brioche, almond on the nose; apple, nectarines, apricot, peach, Meyer lemon on the palate. Continue reading “Laurent-Perrier Harmony Demi-Sec Champagne NV”
Wines people like—myth busting
Wine writers have an Achilles heel. When you drink different wines every day and don’t pay for the bottle because makers sent it to you for free, you lose sight of the real world. Continue reading “Wines people like—myth busting”
Loveblock Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand 2018
Pale ruby color; black cherry, rosemary, thyme, violets on the nose; tart cherry, plum, raspberry, blood orange, clove, white pepper, rosemary, cumin, herbs on the palate. Continue reading “Loveblock Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand 2018”
Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve Red Wine, Napa Valley 2015
Deep ruby color; raspberry, cherry, plum, roses on the nose; red fruits, plum, blackberry, blueberry, mocha, briar, oak toast on the palate. Continue reading “Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve Red Wine, Napa Valley 2015”
Scharffenberger Brut Rosé Excellence Sparkling Wine Mendocino County NV
Deep amber-copper color; raspberry, strawberry, peach, bread yeast on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, red fruits, graham cracker on the palate. Continue reading “Scharffenberger Brut Rosé Excellence Sparkling Wine Mendocino County NV”
Le Contesse Prosecco di Treviso Spumante Brut DOC
Pale straw color; apple, pear, citrus, white flowers on the nose; green apple, tangerine, citrus, gooseberry, pineapple, pear on the palate. Continue reading “Le Contesse Prosecco di Treviso Spumante Brut DOC”
Château Ségonzac Les Vieilles Vignes-Vignes, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2015
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, vanilla, cedar, flowers on the nose; plum, cherry, redcurrant, black olive, coffee on the palate. Continue reading “Château Ségonzac Les Vieilles Vignes-Vignes, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2015”
Father’s Day personality pairings
If wine is in your Father’s Day forecast, guidelines on what to pour based on your father’s personality. Continue reading “Father’s Day personality pairings”