Dark violet color and a nose of black cherry, allspice, and eucalyptus herald what is to come. A somewhat reserved, even awkward structure at first masks deeper flavors of chocolate, pepper, ginger, and boysenberry that gradually unfold. The finish is-read more-
On the nose this offers up blackcurrant, pencil lead, a very light background of tobacco leaf, and the tiniest hint of brown sugar melted in butter. On the palate, blackcurrant, tobacco leaf, pencil lead, and a backbone streak of minerality-read more-
Medium-light amber color. Medium intensity aromas of candied nuts, amaretto, caramel, figs, and honey. Dry on the palate, medium body, medium acidity, and flavors of candied almonds, dried citrus, honey, and burnt sugar; long off-dry finish. Match with mushroom or-read more-
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An interesting wine, one that changes significantly with its temperature. Chilled, it leads with white flowers and lychee, trending to Meyer lemon on the mid-palate, all with an underlying pear. Acids are light, residual sugar evident, but all pleasantly so.-read more-
There are few who champion the wines as Jerez, Spain. Sherry seems misunderstood, overlooked, and sometimes outright ignored. Cast aside with thoughts of a crusty bottle sitting on the laquered sidebar in grandparents’ musty, outdated living rooms. In the last-read more-
Medium-light amber color. Medium intensity aromas of candied nuts, amaretto, caramel, figs, and honey. Dry on the palate, medium body, medium acidity, and flavors of candied almonds, dried citrus, honey, and burnt sugar; long off-dry finish. Match with mushroom or-read more-
A well-made wine that shows both component grapes off very favorably. Intriguing nose of cedar, blackcurrant, thyme, and allspice. Blossoms open on the palate (after about 15 minutes to breathe, perhaps longer) with gobs of ripe fruit ferrying cranberry and-read more-