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”
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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”
A to Z Wineworks Bubbles Oregon Rosé Wine (can)
Medium-deep copper color; light cherry, strawberry on the nose, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “A to Z Wineworks Bubbles Oregon Rosé Wine (can)”
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”
Grape vine cycle
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”
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”