Medium gold color; citrus, apple, tropical fruit, white flowers on the nose; pineapple, lemon-lime, yellow apple, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Unoaked Chardonnay 2021”
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Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Road Reserve, Paso Robles 2019
Deep ruby-garnet color; blueberry, dark cherry, boysenberry on the nose; cassis, black raspberry, licorice, dark cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Road Reserve, Paso Robles 2019”
Wine metaphysics 10-5-2022
Are wines made in the vineyard or the winery? The answer is both, but today more wine professionals say soil, grapes, and the skill of grape growers to deliver the personality of their acres is the essential component. Continue reading “Wine metaphysics 10-5-2022”
Sektkellerei Madl Brut Nature NV
Deep yellow color; lemon, brioche on the nose; lemon, baked bread, citrus, yellow apple, minerality-saline on the palate. Continue reading “Sektkellerei Madl Brut Nature NV”
Stags’ Leap The Investor Napa Valley Red Wine 2018
Deep ruby-garnet color; red fruits, plum, blackberry, cassis, leather, oak spice on the nose; sweet cherry, blueberry, redcurrant, blackberry, vanilla, earth on the palate. Continue reading “Stags’ Leap The Investor Napa Valley Red Wine 2018”
Valdo Floral Rosé Brut NV
Medium copper color; strawberry, red berries, cherry, roses on the nose; raspberry, cherry, strawberry, watermelon on the palate. Continue reading “Valdo Floral Rosé Brut NV”
Vina Robles Sauvignon Blanc Jardine Vineyard, Paso Robles 2021
Pale gold-straw color; apple, lime, pink grapefruit, some green pepper pyrazines on the nose; tropical fruit, apple, lemon, lychee, pear, grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading “Vina Robles Sauvignon Blanc Jardine Vineyard, Paso Robles 2021”
Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry, red fruits on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant; black cherry, oak on the palate. Continue reading “Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019”
What does chewy mean in wine? 9-28-2022
What the heck do wine writers mean when they describe wine with adjectives like “chewy” or “crunchy” or “meaty”? Aren’t those words descriptive of chocolate brownies, raw carrots, and T-bone steaks, not an alcoholic liquid? Continue reading “What does chewy mean in wine? 9-28-2022”
Château Mourgues du Grès Galets Rosés 2021
Château Mourgues du Grès Galets Rosés 2021: Deep copper color; strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, lemon on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, plum, blood orange, watermelon, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Château Mourgues du Grès Galets Rosés 2021”