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”
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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”
Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2015
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”
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”