Deep purple-black color; blackberry, black plum on the nose; blackberry, blueberry, cedar, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Entre Cordillera Peumo Vineyard Terrunyo Carménère Block 27 2016”
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J.L. Chave Sélection Mon Coeur Côtes-du-Rhône 2016
Deep ruby color; black cherry, menthol on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, black berry, dusty black raspberry, smoke, spice on the palate. Continue reading “J.L. Chave Sélection Mon Coeur Côtes-du-Rhône 2016”
Broadley Vineyards Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2016
Pale ruby color; red and black fruits, spice box on the nose; black cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, strawberry on the palate. Continue reading “Broadley Vineyards Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2016”
The Farm Winery LPF Adelaida District, Paso Robles 2014
Deep ruby color; black cherry, dark fruits on somewhat bashful nose; vivid black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, plum on the palate. Continue reading “The Farm Winery LPF Adelaida District, Paso Robles 2014”
Champagne Henriot Rosé NV
Medium copper color; red fruits—raspberry, strawberry, plum, pink grapefruit, freshly baked bread on the nose; cherry, ripe raspberry, strawberry, yeasty flavors on the palate. Continue reading “Champagne Henriot Rosé NV”
Domaine La Tour Vieille Collioure Les Canadells Blanc 2015
Medium yellow color; peach, white fruits, whiff of oak and resin–lavender on the nose; peach, citrus, lime, fennel, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine La Tour Vieille Collioure Les Canadells Blanc 2015”
St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weis Selection Urban Riesling Mosel 2017
Pale straw color; apple, apricot on the floral on the nose; lime, apple, peach, nectarine, lemon, peach, spice on the palate. Continue reading “St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weis Selection Urban Riesling Mosel 2017”
Whole cluster fermentation
An increasing number of wine labels tout “whole cluster fermentation.” What does that mean and should you care? Continue reading “Whole cluster fermentation”
Zonin Cuvée 1821 Prosecco Spumante Brut DOC NV
Light straw with hints of green color; green apple, white peach, pear, honeysuckle on the nose; honeydew melon, apple, peach, pear, citrus, almonds on the palate. Continue reading “Zonin Cuvée 1821 Prosecco Spumante Brut DOC NV”
Cast Wines Petite Sirah Grey Palm Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley 2014
Deep purple color; blueberry, blackberry, dark fruits, earth on very vivid nose; blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, licorice, grilled meat, menthol, dark chocolate, leather, earth on the palate. Continue reading “Cast Wines Petite Sirah Grey Palm Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley 2014”