Deep ruby color; red cherry, plum on the nose; sour cherry, plum, blackberry, minerality, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Triguedina Jean-Luc Baldès Malbec Du Clos, Cahors 2015”
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Far Niente Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 2010
Deep ruby color; cherry, red fruits on the nose; cherry, plum, blackcurant, leather, chocolate, vanilla, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Far Niente Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 2010”
Gamble Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016
Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, blueberry, blackberry, cherry, plum on the nose; black cherry, plum, cedar, cocoa, oak spice, eucalyptus on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016”
Wine and COVID notes 5-13-2020
As sheltering-in-place, face masks, and social distancing save lives, COVID likely forever alters “normal life.” Notes from the world of wine and alcohol: Continue reading “Wine and COVID notes 5-13-2020”
Raimat Pirinenca Tempranillo 2016
Medium ruby color; cherry, dried flowers on the nose; black cherry, red berries, roasted tomato on the palate. Continue reading “Raimat Pirinenca Tempranillo 2016”
Sosie Wines Pinot Noir, Spring Hill Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2015
Deep ruby color; cherry, hibiscus on the nose; cherry, plum, strawberry, pomegranate, clove, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Sosie Wines Pinot Noir, Spring Hill Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2015”
Zenato Lugana di San Benedetto Bianco 2018
Deep straw color; citrus, white flowers, herbs, green apple on the nose; pear, lemon, peach, apple, pineapple, ginger, bit of banana on the palate. Continue reading “Zenato Lugana di San Benedetto Bianco 2018”
Backsberg Estate Cellars Pinotage Rosé, South Africa 2018
Medium copper color; strawberry, cherry, mint on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, black cherry, tropical fruit on the palate. Continue reading “Backsberg Estate Cellars Pinotage Rosé, South Africa 2018”
Ruggeri Argeo Prosecco DOC Treviso NV
Pale straw with hint of green color; white flowers, golden apple on the nose; golden apple, pear, lemon, honeydew melon on the palate. Continue reading “Ruggeri Argeo Prosecco DOC Treviso NV”
Château Lassègue “Lassègue” Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2016
Deep purple color; plum, cherry on the nose; raspberry, bell pepper, strawberry, tart cherry, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Château Lassègue “Lassègue” Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2016”