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”
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Amity Vineyards Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022
Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, cranberry, plum, orange peel, licorice, lilac, roses, thyme, spice, minerality-saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Amity Vineyards Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022”
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling Finger Lakes 2023
Medium straw color; nectarine, green apple, lime, citrus, cantaloupe, apricot, whiff of petrol, flint, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling Finger Lakes 2023”
Wine-mood pairings 6-4-2025
We know wine is magnificent paired with food, enhancing qualities of both. Wine and food also can be a welcomed pairing when dealing with the vicissitudes or triumphs of life. Examples: Continue reading “Wine-mood pairings 6-4-2025”
Rombauer Vineyards California Zinfandel 2021
Deep ruby color; raspberry, dark cherry, cranberry, red plum, blackberry, vanilla, mocha, licorice, clove, spice, lavender, on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rombauer Vineyards California Zinfandel 2021”
Dutcher Crossing Grace Reserve Russian River Valley Brut Rosé NV
Medium salmon color; tart raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, cherry, green apple, lemon-citrus, almond, caramel, brioche on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Dutcher Crossing Grace Reserve Russian River Valley Brut Rosé NV”
Cave des Vignerons de Chablis La Porte d’Or Bourgogne Chardonnay AOC 2023
Pale straw-gold color; golden apple, pear, lemon-lime, citrus, honeysuckle, delicate floral notes, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Cave des Vignerons de Chablis La Porte d’Or Bourgogne Chardonnay AOC 2023”
Viña Apaltagua Reserva Pinot Noir Estate Grown, San Antonio Valley, Chile 2020
Medium ruby color; cherry, cranberry, raspberry, oak, some herbaceous notes, black pepper, paprika on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Viña Apaltagua Reserva Pinot Noir Estate Grown, San Antonio Valley, Chile 2020”
Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa Valley 2022
Medium yellow color; citrus, orchard fruits, lemon, grapefruit, green apple, peach, honeydew melon, orange blossom, oak, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa Valley 2022”
Markham Vineyards Blue Boots, Calistoga, Napa Valley 2022
Deep ruby color; cherry, black raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, oak, cocoa, vanilla, black tea, baking spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Markham Vineyards Blue Boots, Calistoga, Napa Valley 2022”