Very dark ruby color; blackberry, cherry, cassis on the nose; blackberry, cherry, black currant tang, mocha, toasty oak, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Sterling Vineyards Vintner’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014”
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Red Truck Red Wine 2014
Dark magenta color with translucence; ripe red cherry, candy, oak on the nose; jammy blackberry, touch of red currant, cherry, plum, chocolate, toasted oak on the palate. Continue reading “Red Truck Red Wine 2014”
Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico 2013
Dark ruby color; cherry, leather on the nose; red cherry, sour cherry, strawberry, roasted tomato, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico 2013”
Bottle shock
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Madeira
Madeira may be most famous wine you’ve never tasted. Continue reading “Madeira”
Jeff Runquist 1448 Amador County Sierra Foothills Red Wine 2013
Dark garnet-red color; black raspberry, cherry, plum, oak, spice on the nose; dark fruit, touch of sweetness, toasty oak on the palate; Continue reading “Jeff Runquist 1448 Amador County Sierra Foothills Red Wine 2013”
Martoccia di Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006
Dark garnet-red color; dark cherry, licorice, spice, leather on superb nose; red and dark and sour cherries galore, raspberry, tobacco, spice, minerals on the palate. Continue reading “Martoccia di Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006”
Bonny Doon Vineyard A Proper Claret 2013
Inky, deep red color; mixed red and dark fruits on the nose. Do not be fooled by the label, this is not your Englishman’s lean, structured, light fruit Bordeaux blend; Continue reading “Bonny Doon Vineyard A Proper Claret 2013”
Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel Contra Costa County 2014
Nice ruby color; cherry pie nose; jammy raspberry, cherry, black fruit, licorice, pepper on the palate; medium body with a dollop of elegance, plush tannin, appropriate oak, nice depth for the price.
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Dow Vale do Bomfim Douro DOC Red Wine Blend 2013
Rich, ruby red color; robust, rustic red fruits on the nose; plum, blackberry, dark fruits, mocha on the palate; fleshy, medium-full body, soft mouthfeel, assertive tannins, bit of tangy bite on the lingering finish; Continue reading “Dow Vale do Bomfim Douro DOC Red Wine Blend 2013”