Medium purple color; blackberries, violets, peppercorn on the nose; blackberry, blueberry, plum, rich and ripe fruits, smoked meat, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “The Paring Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley 2016”
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Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2017
Deep gold color; tropical fruit, yellow apple, pear, toasted oak on the nose; crème brûlée, pear, baked apple, butter, butterscotch, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2017”
Herdade do Rocim Mariana Vinho Branco White Wine 2017
Medium yellow-gold; citrus, pineapple, flowers on the nose; citrus, white fruits, slight oxidation/nutty effect on the palate. Continue reading “Herdade do Rocim Mariana Vinho Branco White Wine 2017”
Wine carbs
Bitter news wine lovers must face: wine has carbohydrates. Carbohydrates produce calories. If you contemplate dieting, counting carbs/calories is part of the deal. Continue reading “Wine carbs”
La Crema 40th Anniversary Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Sonoma County 2018
Pale ruby color; raspberry, cedar, cherry on the nose; black cherry, plum, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “La Crema 40th Anniversary Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Sonoma County 2018”
Gaja Ca’Marcanda Promis Tuscana IGT 2012
Deep ruby-garnet color; dark berries, sandalwood, cherry on the nose; blackberry, cherry, plum, chocolate, redcurrant, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Gaja Ca’Marcanda Promis Tuscana IGT 2012”
Old-new world wine
Visit with almost any wine vine grower and they will tell you climate change is indisputably real. And it is both a bad thing and a good thing—depending on where your vineyard is located. Continue reading “Old-new world wine”
Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns 2017
Deep ruby color; plum, strawberry, spice, red flowers on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, plum, cherry, green tea, meat, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns 2017”
Domaine Anderson Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2015
Pale-medium ruby color; red cherry, plum crushed stone, rose petals on the nose; raspberry, cherry, cranberry, cinnamon, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Anderson Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2015”
Summit Lake Emily Kestrel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 2016
Deep ruby-purple color; plum, cherry, tobacco leaf on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, baked plum, black fruits, black pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Summit Lake Emily Kestrel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 2016”