This white is of unknown grape composition. Its green-apple jolly rancher and Anjou pear nose foreshadows sweet flavors of strawberry, lemon, honeysuckle and subtle caramel, which are paired with a slight spiciness. It is surprisingly complex, although in its balance it may lean a little too much toward the sweet end of the spectrum. But …
This cab has an almost Coca-Cola-like color, but tinted with ruby and pink. That color, however, is thin, pale and transparent. Notes of cherry and mature berries, but also darker tones like pepper and earth are carried in the nose. The flavor continues the theme of red fruit, with a strong imprint of strawberries. The …
We fell in love with the 2004 Bokisch Graciano during a Valentine’s Day dinner a few years ago, and since then we’ve returned to that Lodi, CA vineyard for their 2005 and 2006 vintages. In color the ’06 is beginning to show an agéd tawniness, and the earthy scent draws you in with cedar, ripe …
When first observing the deep purple to dark cherry color of this Australian shiraz you might guess at the fruit-forward flavor you are about to taste. But the somewhat unpleasant nose of the wine would give you second thoughts. Odors of salt, must, vinegar and split firewood give no hint of the grape. But the …
In this smooth, easy drinking and cranberry-colored cab, the aroma and flavor closely mimic each other. The nose is faint, but a bit of moist, upturned earth can be detected, along with a touch of pepper. In addition to those flavors, fruit becomes more apparent on the palate, with black currant and dark cherry. Licorice …
From the oldest winery in Washington, Chateau Ste. Michelle, comes this light and crisp Pinot Gris. The color is quite pale yellow, almost bordering on a hue of green. Green apples, grass, apricot, lavender and honeysuckle are all detected on the nose. The texture has a bit of a bite, and the taste is very …
Last night at Pearl Dive we had a very enjoyable Pinot from Ken Wright Cellars of Oregon. The rich aroma drew us in right away with its remarkable caramel scent. It was warming, comforting and smooth in the mouth with cherry, oak and delicate tannins. It was a great complement to our oysters, redfish and …
A somewhat light plum-red color. The nose senses strong aromatics of berries, black pepper, tar and acrid smoke – not all pleasant-sounding, but they are attractive and intriguing in their distinctiveness and individuality. The strong concentration of fruit on the palate again shows berries, along with black cherry, clove and tobacco. The concentration of fruit is …
Strong is an apt descriptor for this very pleasing and enjoyable purple-garnet colored Zinfandel. The bouquet is of wood smoke, red roses, moist, rich earth, and raisin, and with more time in the air it matures to a mellow oak. The smooth but biting wine has a powerful flavor that repeats the florals of the …
