Wine tannins are the little girl with the curl. When they are good, they are very good indeed. But when they are bad they are horrid. Continue reading “Tannins”
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Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve Red Wine, Napa Valley 2016
Deep ruby-purple color; blackberry, cassis, dark cherry, violets, sage on the nose; cherry, blackberry, blueberry, plum, baling spice on the palate. Continue reading “Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve Red Wine, Napa Valley 2016”
Rocca di Montemassi Marmemma Le Facaie Toscana DOC 2016
Medium garnet color; bright cherry, blueberry, orange zest on the nose; cherry, roasted tomato, cinnamon, lilt of lemon note on the palate. Continue reading “Rocca di Montemassi Marmemma Le Facaie Toscana DOC 2016”
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2017
Pale-to-medium ruby color; cherry, pomegranate, raspberry, garigue on the nose; cherry cola, raspberry, mushroom, smoke, white pepper, clove on the palate. Continue reading “Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2017”
Domaine Bousquet Gaia Red Blend, Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
Deep ruby color; plum, blackcurrant, spice on the nose; plum, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Gaia Red Blend, Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2018”
Coronavirus impact
Coronavirus disrupts life worldwide. For wine world, however, the situation has meant boom rather than bust. Continue reading “Coronavirus impact”
M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages L’esquerda “L’Esquera”, France 2016
Deep purple color; red fruits, red plum on the nose; black cherry, dark fruits, savory, meaty notes, dried red berries, blueberry, licorice, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages L’esquerda “L’Esquera”, France 2016”
Domaine les Carmels Les Caprices Côtes de Bordeaux, Cadillac 2018
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, flowers on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, leather, cedar, soft spices on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine les Carmels Les Caprices Côtes de Bordeaux, Cadillac 2018”
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Antão Vaz da Peceguina Alentejo Vinho Branco, Portugal 2016
Deep gold with amber notes color; tropical fruit, tangerine, lemon-lime, citrus on the nose; melon, pineapple, orange, citrus, hint of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Antão Vaz da Peceguina Alentejo Vinho Branco, Portugal 2016”
Wine and sex
There is an old saying about lovemaking—a little wine increases the opportunity, too much wine decreases the performance. Continue reading “Wine and sex”