Wine writers freely admit that trying to describe how a wine tastes is the classic “like dancing about architecture” folly. But amid the thousands of wine choices, people still want guidance. Even if the guidance has flaws, it still beats the “even a blind squirrel can find a nut sometimes” method. Continue reading “Controversial wine review terms 9-16-2025”
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Villa Chven Aleksandrouli Red Wine, Georgia 2022
Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, soft spice, rose buds, violets, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Villa Chven Aleksandrouli Red Wine, Georgia 2022”
Brassfield Estate Winery Sauvignon Blanc, High Serenity Ranch, High Valley AVA 2023
Pale straw color; pineapple, green apple, peach, gooseberry, melon, grapefruit, lemon, brioche, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Brassfield Estate Winery Sauvignon Blanc, High Serenity Ranch, High Valley AVA 2023”
Mount Veeder Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, plum, blackberry, orange peel, earth, graphite, chocolate, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Mount Veeder Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021”
Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2022
Pale ruby color; Bing cherry, blood orange, tart raspberry, cranberry, strawberry, cherry cola, lavender, cocoa on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2022”
Ride & Ridden Ride Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021
Deep ruby-garnet color; blackberry, dark cherry, blackcurrant, plum, black olive, cocoa, coffee, vanilla, cedar, oak spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ride & Ridden Ride Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021”
Paul Jaboulet Aîné Viognier Secret de Famille, Tain L’Hermitage, France 2022
Medium gold color; green apple, pear, peach, pineapple, apricot, melon, almond, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Paul Jaboulet Aîné Viognier Secret de Famille, Tain L’Hermitage, France 2022”
Franciscan Estate Chardonnay, California 2022
Pale gold color; pear, golden apple, green apple, peach, pineapple, lemon zest, honey, white flowers, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Franciscan Estate Chardonnay, California 2022”
Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2022
Deep ruby color; blackcurrant, blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, fig, cocoa, violets, cardamon, graphite on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2022”
Stags’ Leap The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 2020
Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, black raspberry, mixed-berry compote, mocha, forest floor, lavender, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Stags’ Leap The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 2020”