Oddero, Barbera D’Alba 2012, Piedmont, Italy
Tasting Note: A straightforward barbera with some minor notes of midpalate complexity.[Read more]
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Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Una Palma Fino Sherry – A Grown-Up, Mellowed-Out Flavor Profile
Gonzalez Byass, Tio Pepe, Una Palma Fino Sherry, Andalucia, Spain
Tasting Note: A 6-year-old en rama (bottled directly from the barrel with no filtration) fino sherry with a round mouthfeel that has benefited from aging giving it a grown-up, mellowed-out flavor profile.[Read more]
Edmund St. John Fenaughty Vineyard Syrah 2012 – An Earthy Syrah with Lilac Notes
Edmund St. John, Fenaughty Vineyard Syrah 2012, El Dorado County, California
Tasting Note: An earthy syrah with herbaceous, savory and lilac-and-dried flower notes.[Read more]
Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe En Rama Fino Sherry 2018 – One of the Most Flavorful Finos on the Fino Sherry Scale
Gonzalez Byass, Tio Pepe, En Rama Fino Sherry 2018, Andalucia, Spain
Tasting Note: A 5-years-old en rama (bottled directly from the barrel with no filtration) fino sherry that is one of the most flavorful on the fino-sherry scale.[Read more]
Lurra, Garnacha 2014 – Fruity with Sangria-Like Notes
Lurra, Garnacha 2014, Navarra, Spain
Tasting Note: A fruity garnacha with sangria-like notes.[Read more]
Gonzalez Byass Finest Dry Añada Palo Cortado Vintage Sherry 1987 – A Stunning Example of an Oloroso-Spirited Sherry
Gonzalez Byass, Finest Dry Añada Palo Cortado Vintage Sherry 1987, Andalucia, Spain
Tasting Note: A stunning example of an oloroso-spirited sherry. Anywhere.[Read more]
Ridge Vineyards Ponzo Zinfandel 2012 – A Zin with a Distinctive Nose and Fruity Character
Ridge Vineyards, Ponzo Zinfandel 2012, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
Tasting Note: A zinfandel with a distinctive nose and fruity character.[Read more]
Tasting Winning Cheeses from the American Cheese Society’s 2018 Competition at Fairfield Cheese
In addition to wine, I also love cheese which is lucky for me because I live near a cheese shop that actually hosts classes.[Read more]
Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot 2012 – A Black-and-Red Fruit Dominated Merlot
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot 2012, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington
Tasting Note: A black-and-red-fruit-dominated merlot with pleasing baking spice.[Read more]
Fairview Pinotage 2014 – Muted Red & Black Fruit
Fairview, Pinotage 2014, Paarl, South Africa
Tasting Note: Purple in color this wine has a nose of muted red-and-black fruit with some blackberry.[Read more]
