Vintage and location are keys to understanding wine in Texas, which now produces the fifth most wine in the United States. Continue reading “What’s with Texas wine? 6-18-2025”
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Shilda Winery Rustaveli Old Vineyards Saperavi Qvevri, Kakheti, Georgian Republic 2022
Deep purple color; ripe plum, dark cherry, blackberry jam, warm spice, clay, earth, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Shilda Winery Rustaveli Old Vineyards Saperavi Qvevri, Kakheti, Georgian Republic 2022”
Compris Vineyard Wavelength Estate Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains AVA 2021
Pale gold color; yellow apple, lemon, peach, apricot, citrus, vanilla, toffee, white flowers, saline-minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Compris Vineyard Wavelength Estate Chardonnay, Chehalem Mountains AVA 2021”
Mayacamas Vineyards Merlot Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley 2022
Deep ruby color; raspberry, plum, dark cherry, blueberry, black fruits, spice, lavender, lilac on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Mayacamas Vineyards Merlot Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley 2022”
Domaine Bousquet Gaia Cabernet Franc, Gualtallary Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina 2018
Deep garnet-purple color (showing its seven years of aging); black plum, black raspberry, blueberry, dark cherry, blackberry, cranberry, pepper, spice, vanilla, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Gaia Cabernet Franc, Gualtallary Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina 2018”
Wine time changes 6-11-2025
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. In June of 2025, such a time has come for my wine writing adventure. Continue reading “Wine time changes 6-11-2025”
Textbook Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley The Pey Family 2023
Pale straw color; Meyer lemon, lime, peach, nectarine, honeydew melon, minerality, white flowers, light sprinkling of freshly-cut grass on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Textbook Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley The Pey Family 2023”
Del Dotto Vineyards St. Helena Mountain Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Block 2, Napa Valley 2019
Deep ruby color; black cherry, redcurrant, plum, cedar, baking spice, coconut, vanilla, leather, flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Del Dotto Vineyards St. Helena Mountain Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Block 2, Napa Valley 2019”
Bodegas Virgen del Galir Pagos del Galir A Malosa Godello, Valdeorras DO, Spain 2020
Medium straw-gold color; Meyer lemon, lime, orange zest, pear, white peach, white flowers, minerality-sea spray on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bodegas Virgen del Galir Pagos del Galir A Malosa Godello, Valdeorras DO, Spain 2020”
Three Sticks Pinot Noir Gap’s Pinnacle, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2021
Medium ruby-garnet color; raspberry, cherry, blueberry, red plum, strawberry, cranberry, black tea, chocolate, sage, saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Three Sticks Pinot Noir Gap’s Pinnacle, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2021”