The color is is tinted bronze and moderately opaque. The wine is very lively on the nose, floral and fruity with roses, strawberries and sweet cherries. Strawberries dominate on the palate, with a tiny hint of vanilla, then citrus acidity on the mid-palate through to the finish. Great acids allow
Clear, bright, medium intensity golden color. Clean on the nose, medium-light aromas of slate, fresh grapes, bunches of sweet smelling white flowers, honeycomb, fresh apple cider, lime zest, and spring water. Medium-dry on the palate, medium-full body, medium-high acidity, medium alcohol, and medium-long finish. Flavors of pressed cider, peaches, nectarine,
Chenin blanc may be truly at home in the Loire Valley, its home in France, but it can obviously work in a number of other – and sometimes unexpected – locations. Think of Paumanok Vineyards’ Long Island chenin blanc, or other examples in places like the Okanagan Valley of British
Clear, bright, medium intensity golden color. Clean on the nose, medium-light aromas of slate, fresh grapes, bunches of sweet smelling white flowers, honeycomb, fresh apple cider, lime zest, and spring water. Medium-dry on the palate, medium-full body, medium-high acidity, medium alcohol, and medium-long finish. Flavors of pressed cider, peaches, nectarine,
Clear, medium-deep intensity, bright ruby red with purple tones. Clean on the nose with medium-full intensity aromas of tobacco, dried herbs, licorice, molasses, black fruit, plum, and boysenberry. Dry on the palate, full bodied, medium-high acidity, medium-high tannin, and medium to medium-high alcohol. Flavors of blackberry jam, dried black fruit,
HOT LOT January 1, 2012 WHO: DeLille Cellars WHAT: Red Bordeaux Blend WHERE: Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain DESIGNATION: Chaleur Estate WHEN: 2003 SIZE: 750 ml RESERVE: $170 (all three bottles) MINIMUM BID INCREMENT: $10 95 Points, Wine Advocate Both the 2003 and 2002 red Chaleur Estates set new standards
What made 2009 a special vintage in Horse Heaven Hills, where you sourced your Syrah, or for Helioterra in particular? My Syrah came from Coyote Canyon Vineyard, which is farmed by Mike Andrews. Mike and his crew are amazing farmers with generations of experience farming in Central Washington. 2009 was
Clear, medium-deep intensity, plum purple in color. Clean nose with medium to medium-full aromas of dark fruit, plum, raspberry, blackberry, and savory herbs, rosemary, coffee. Dry on the palate with medium-full tannin, medium-low acidity, and flavors of cherry conserves, blackberry,-read more-