The nose smells like blackberries crushed over the crisp, smoky end of a good prime rib, with a bit of soy sauce in the background. Smokiness comes out on the palate, under juicy blackberries and crisp beef fat. Black pepper and soy show on the mid-palate. This has good minerality
Boisterous tropical fruit aromas are the hallmark of this lively blend from former IT entrepreneur Jeff Carr and German-born winemaker Rainer Thoma. This is more complex stuff than you might otherwise expect from the price point, with notes of lanolin peeking through. While it's the minority of the blend, the
A recent line of wines from Canyon Wind focused on Bordeaux-style blends, Anemoi Boreas shows what Colorado is capable of when it comes to red wines in favorable vintages. Gritty and full of dark berry fruits and blackcurrant, this is a serious wine what is just starting to integrate its
Former aerospace engineer Brent Helleckson is sitting on near-30-year-old Gewurztraminer vines planted at the second highest elevation vineyard in North America. The result of that fruit is concentrated, lively Gewurz with bracing acidity and nary an ounce of "fat" to drag it down. This wine has a pithy bite that
Ah, the pleasures of Piedmont, Italy with its fine wines, gastronomic cuisine, and gorgeous picture-postcard scenery at every turn. Here, in the land of Benvenuto (“welcome,” in Italian) I found it easy to indulge in the simple delights of the fresh markets, personal interaction with top wine producers, and visits
The nose shows red cherries, dried cherries, vanilla, and a hint of lemon zest. Tart red cherry leads on the palate. Blackberry and lemon zest peek out on the mid-palate, still dominated by cherry first, vanilla second. Acids are high, with drying tannins to match. Drink with Eggplant Parmesan. Recommended
Sweet nose with pretty fruits, pineapple and pears. On the palate apples take the lead, softening to pear on the mid- palate. A bit of ginger on the mid-palate leads to lemon curd on the finish. There is on underlying salinity from start to finish. This is a very nice
The nose shows blueberry pie filling, blackcurrant, and vanilla. On the palate, blueberry pie and blackcurrant lead. Tobacco leaf shows on the mid-palate, but is quickly overwhelmed by vanilla. Acids are light. Sweet tannins and sweet vanilla linger on the mid-palate. Drink with barbecue bacon burger. (84). DH WHO: Malibu