A. A. Badenhorst Ramnasgras Cinsault 2017

Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, dusty rose flowers on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, dark sour cherry, redcurrant, some pleasing earthiness and graphite, spice on the palate. Continue reading “A. A. Badenhorst Ramnasgras Cinsault 2017”

Nyetimber Classic Cuvee Sparkling, Product of England MV

Deep gold color; bread yeast, ripe apple, citrus on the nose; honey, baked green apple, lemon, almond, brioche on the palate. Continue reading “Nyetimber Classic Cuvee Sparkling, Product of England MV”

Cline Family Cellars Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2018

Pale-medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry on the nose; raspberry, black cherry, chocolate-dipped strawberry, vanilla, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Cline Family Cellars Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2018”

Marco Felluga Russiz Superiore Sauvignon Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 2018

Medium yellow-straw color; yellow stone fruit, grapefruit, key lime, herbs on the nose; yellow fruits, apricot, citrus, green melon, lime on the palate. Continue reading “Marco Felluga Russiz Superiore Sauvignon Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 2018”

Château Peyrassol Côtes de Provence “Château Peyrassol” Rosé 2018

Pale copper-salmon color; red fruits, peach on exotic nose; citrus, strawberry, raspberry, melon, apricot, lemon zest on the palate. Continue reading “Château Peyrassol Côtes de Provence “Château Peyrassol” Rosé 2018”

Hesperian Cabernet Sauvignon Kitoko Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley 2015

Deep ruby-purple color; black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, sage, mint, earth on the nose; dark fruits, smoked meat, licorice, dark chocolate, tiramisu on the palate. Continue reading “Hesperian Cabernet Sauvignon Kitoko Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley 2015”

Oak Farm Vineyards Zinfandel, Lodi 2017

Deep purple-black color; dark fruits, blackberry, strawberry, meat, cinnamon, cedar, eucalyptus on the nose; blackberry, plum, raspberry, caramel, pepper, smoke, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Oak Farm Vineyards Zinfandel, Lodi 2017”

Viña Ventisquero “Grey” Glacier Trinidad Vineyard Single Block Carménère, Maipo Valley, Chile 2014

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, spice on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, black plum, bell pepper, spice, mocha on the palate. Continue reading “Viña Ventisquero “Grey” Glacier Trinidad Vineyard Single Block Carménère, Maipo Valley, Chile 2014”