Medium ruby color; mocha, blackcurrant, blackberry, violets on the nose; raspberry, blackberry, plum, meat, minerality, pepper, spices on the palate. Continue reading “Tablas Creek Vineyard Esprit de Tablas, Adelaida District, Paso Robles 2016”
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Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 2018
Pale salmon color; melon, citrus, some red berries, rose flowers on the nose; citrus, strawberry, raspberry, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 2018”
Buying wine #2
Week two of wine acquisition strategies: Continue reading “Buying wine #2”
Morgante Nero d’Avola Vendemmia, Sicilia 2015
Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, tobacco on the nose; ripe black cherry, black plum, blackberries, licorice, cranberry on the palate. Continue reading “Morgante Nero d’Avola Vendemmia, Sicilia 2015”
The Hess Collection Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County 2017
Deep ruby color; boysenberry, pomegranate, blackberry pie on the nose; red cherry, blackberry, raspberry, pepper, baking spice on the palate. Continue reading “The Hess Collection Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County 2017”
Vilarnau Cava Brut Reserva, Barcelona, Trencadís Edition NV
Medium gold color; citrus, light flowers, herbs, earthiness on the nose; citrus, golden apple, apricot, peach, almond on the palate. Continue reading “Vilarnau Cava Brut Reserva, Barcelona, Trencadís Edition NV”
Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, cedar, chocolate on the nose; black cherry, ripe plum, vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, chocolate, bourbon barrel oak on the palate. Continue reading “Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2016”
Buying wine #1
Reviewing wine is vexing when your words appear in newspapers and the internet around the world. Continue reading “Buying wine #1”
Artesa Winery Los Carneros Chardonnay 2017
Deep gold color; baked yellow apple, lemon, citrus, white flowers on the nose; Meyer lemon, yellow apple, stone fruit, mandarine orange, nectarine on the palate. Continue reading “Artesa Winery Los Carneros Chardonnay 2017”
Bending Branch Winery Malbec, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains 2016
Medium purple color; plum, red berries, smoke, leather on the nose; plum, black cherry, licorice, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Bending Branch Winery Malbec, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains 2016”