Deep ruby-crimson color; blackberry, plum, garigue, cherry on the nose; very nice fruit—strawberry, plum, black cherry, some leather, herbs, spice, cassis on the palate. Continue reading “M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2016”
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Bodegas Paniza Syrah, Cariñena 2015
Medium purple color; blueberry, blackcurrant, violets on the nose; blueberry, plum, blackcurrant, touch of minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Paniza Syrah, Cariñena 2015”
Château la Cardonne, Médoc 2012
Deep ruby color; red berries, cherry, plum on the nose; cherry, plum, hint of chocolate, some blackcurrant, pencil-shavings on the palate. Continue reading “Château la Cardonne, Médoc 2012”
Wine aging (2)
After last week’s introduction, more about wine aging. Continue reading “Wine aging (2)”
Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2017
Medium-deep garnet color; blackberry, blackcurrant, black fruits on the nose; black fruits, plum, blackberry, blueberry, cocoa on the palate. Continue reading “Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2017”
The Federalist Zinfandel Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel 2015
Deep ruby color; black fruits, smoke, vanilla, caramel on the nose; blackberry, black plum, boysenberry-raspberry, caramel, bourbon-oak and smoke, black pepper on the palate. Continue reading “The Federalist Zinfandel Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel 2015”
Line 39 Chardonnay California 2017
Deep gold color; yellow apple, white peach on the nose; yellow apple, pineapple, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Line 39 Chardonnay California 2017”
The Last Wine Company The Walking Dead Blood Red Blend 2015
Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; sweet cherry, raspberry, cranberry, red plum, vanilla and hint of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “The Last Wine Company The Walking Dead Blood Red Blend 2015”
Duchman Family Winery Aglianico Oswald Vineyard 2014
Medium ruby-garnet color; black cherry, plum, smoke, cinnamon on the nose; black cherry, plum, stewed fruit, white pepper, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Duchman Family Winery Aglianico Oswald Vineyard 2014”
Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Extra Brut Champagne NV
Medium straw-gold color; delicate lime, grapefruit, lemon, bread on the nose; citrus, pineapple, redcurrant, almonds, brioche, cherry, strawberry on the palate. Continue reading “Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Extra Brut Champagne NV”