Deep ruby color; raspberry, plum, dried herbs, sage on the nose; strawberry, plum, leather, blueberry, spice on the palate. Continue reading “The Farm Winery touchy-feely 2014 Paso Robles Adelaida District”
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Blandy’s 10 Year Malmsey; Blandy’s 5 Year Malmsey
I introduce a different presentation here by combing reviews and comments on two similar wines by the same maker. Continue reading “Blandy’s 10 Year Malmsey; Blandy’s 5 Year Malmsey”
Etude Chardonnay Grace Benoist Ranch Vineyard, Carneros 2016
Deep gold color; white peach, pear, apple, lemon, bread on the nose; pear, lemon, green apple, fig, minerals, white spice on the palate. Continue reading “Etude Chardonnay Grace Benoist Ranch Vineyard, Carneros 2016”
Old vine zin
It is hard to think of California wine and not think of zinfandel. Continue reading “Old vine zin”
Charles Smith Boom Boom! Syrah Washington State 2016
Medium purple color; red berries, blackberry, some orange peel and herbs on the nose; cherry, plum, blackberry, blueberry, pepper and licorice on the palate. Continue reading “Charles Smith Boom Boom! Syrah Washington State 2016”
A Blooming Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir Trouble Willamette Valley 2014
Pale ruby color; cherry, cranberry, plum, raspberry, earth, oak on the nose; sour plum, cherry, licorice, red fruit, pepper, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “A Blooming Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir Trouble Willamette Valley 2014”
A Blooming Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir Gemini Willamette Valley 2014
Pale-to-medium ruby color; cherry, cranberry, raspberry, some earth on the nose; red fruit melody on the palate with a touch of spice, plum and vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “A Blooming Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir Gemini Willamette Valley 2014”
Montinore Estate Almost Dry Riesling Willamette Valley 2014
Medium yellow color; vivid white flowers reminiscent of gewrürztraminer on the nose (although it appears to be 100% riesling according to internet comments), plus hints of grass and petrol; honeydew melon, citrus, peach, some Granny Smith notes on the palate. Continue reading “Montinore Estate Almost Dry Riesling Willamette Valley 2014”
Conde de Velázquez Condesa Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry, oak, olive on the nose; black cherry, black currant, fig, baking spice, blueberry, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Conde de Velázquez Condesa Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2013”
Ravenswood Single Vineyard Belloni Zinfandel Russian River Valley 2015
Deep purple color; blackberry, dried flowers, bramble on the nose; blueberry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, cinnamon, mint, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Ravenswood Single Vineyard Belloni Zinfandel Russian River Valley 2015”