The vast majority of the wine you are likely to purchase is ready to drink when you get home from the store. What happens when you put a bottle in the back of your wine fridge or dark closet and forget about it? What happens with really old wine? Continue reading “Old wine”
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Oceano Pinot Noir Spanish Spring Vineyard, San Luis Obispo County 2018
Medium ruby color; cranberry, strawberry, tobacco, vanilla on the nose; cherry, strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, pomegranate, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Oceano Pinot Noir Spanish Spring Vineyard, San Luis Obispo County 2018”
Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2014
Deep ruby color; cherry, cedar, redcurrant, pencil shaving on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, vanilla, spice, mint hint on the palate. Continue reading “Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2014”
Château Sainte-Catherine Côtes de Bordeaux AOC Cadillac 2015
Deep ruby-black color; dark fruits—prune, plum, raspberry jam, pear brandy on the nose; black cherry, plum, chocolate, dark fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Château Sainte-Catherine Côtes de Bordeaux AOC Cadillac 2015”
Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano 2017
Medium gold color; green citrus, white flowers on the nose; apple, citrus fruits, mango, pineapple, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano 2017”
Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry, cherry compote, earth, sliver of chocolate, splinter of oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017”
W. & J. Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Porto
Pale-medium tawny color; chocolate, spice, oak on the nose; caramel, orange peel, golden raisins, toffy and nuts on the palate. Continue reading “W. & J. Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Porto”
Château Rieussec “R” Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2018
Pale gold color; apple, citrus, pineapple on the nose; citrus, lemon, yellow apple, melon, mango, pear, hint of honey on the palate. Continue reading “Château Rieussec “R” Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2018”
Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2017
Medium ruby color; plum, raspberry, cranberry on the nose; Bing cherry, raspberry, cranberry, cocoa, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2017”
Castoro Cellars Zinfusion Reserve, Paso Robles 2015
Deep garnet-ruby color; raspberry, black cherry, strawberry on the nose; black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, blueberry, caramel, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Castoro Cellars Zinfusion Reserve, Paso Robles 2015”