Deep ruby color; cherry, oak, licorice, dark fruits on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, red fruits, some oak, smoke, and eucalyptus on the palate. Continue reading “Austerity Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2017”
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The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay California 2016
Medium gold color; nectarine, apple on the nose; yellow apple, white peach, spoon of lemon meringue, honeydew melon, honeysuckle on the palate. Continue reading “The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay California 2016”
Defense of wine snobs
This is a defense of being a wine snob—a wine snob in the good sense. Continue reading “Defense of wine snobs”
Grandes Vinos y Viñedos 3C Cariñena 2015
Deep ruby-purple color; cherry and berry on the nose; raspberry, red plum, cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Grandes Vinos y Viñedos 3C Cariñena 2015”
New Years resolutions
Happy New Year. May your 2020 be filled with health, happiness, and quality wine. Continue reading “New Years resolutions”
Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling 2017
Medium straw-yellow color; marvelously complex nose of lemon, grapefruit, green apple, peach, apricot, ginger; grapefruit, Meyer lemon, cantaloupe, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling 2017”
Raimat Costers del Segre Rosada 2017
Medium copper, pale pink color; delicate floral nose with hints of cherry, strawberry, spice; cherry, strawberry, pink grapefruit, baking spice on the palate. Continue reading “Raimat Costers del Segre Rosada 2017”
Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Appellation 2015
Deep gold color; green apple, mango, melon, Meyer lemon, orange zest on the nose; tropical fruit, green apple, honeydew melon, pear, apricot, peach, vanilla, buttered toast on the palate. Continue reading “Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Appellation 2015”
Mt. Brave Merlot, Mt. Veeder 2015
Deep ruby color; cherry, chocolate, blueberry on the rich nose; cherry, plum, chocolate, blackberry, raspberry, blue fruits, mocha vanilla, mint on the palate. Continue reading “Mt. Brave Merlot, Mt. Veeder 2015”
Sparkling wine primer
For many folks New Years is sparkling wine time. Here’s a quick tour of the bubbly basics. Continue reading “Sparkling wine primer”
