A Decoy Trio

Mar 22, 2020 | Wine

While trying to decide on a few bottles of wine to take for a week is semi-isolation, I noticed the 2018 Decoy Sauvignon Blanc first. On the opposite shelf in the store that same “Duck” logo popped into sight. So I decided to make it a themed selection,...

2016 Chateau de Fontenille Bordeaux Rouge

Dec 11, 2019 | Wine

Region: Bordeaux, FranceVariety: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet SauvignonColor: Ruby RedBody: Medium PlusSmell: Black Cherry, BlackberryTaste: Blackberry, Black CurrantAcidity: LowTannin: MediumAlcohol: 13.8% ABVAfter the first taste, I was surprised to find this to be a...

2018 Oregon Solidarity Wines

Sep 23, 2019 | Wine

Here is my chance to bring attention to a very special collaboration that brought together this wonderful selection of wines from Oregon Solidarity Wines. Back on March 8, 2018 I reposted a Facebook article from Wine Enthusiast Magazine entitled “California...

2017 Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon

Jun 24, 2019 | Wine

Region: Monterey, California Variety: Cabernet SauvignonColor: Ruby and PurpleBody: FullAromas: Black Cherry, Blackberry, SmokeFlavor Profile: Black Cherry, Blackberry, Vanilla, Toasted Oak, AllspiceTannins: Medium-PlusAcidity: MediumAlcohol: 14.5% ABV This is a...

2016 Montecariano Valpolicella Classico

May 27, 2019 | Wine

Region: Valpolicella Classico DOC; Veneto, ItalyVariety: Corvina and Corvinone 65%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara, Teroldego 10%Color: Ruby RedBody: Medium-LightAromas: Red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, with some violet.Flavor Profile: Tart cherry fruit, cranberry,...

2015 Skouras Saint George Aghiorghitiko

Apr 22, 2019 | Wine

Region: Nemea, GreeceVariety: 100% AghiorghitikoColor: Bright Cherry RedBody: MediumAromas: Blackberry, Raspberry, Strawberry, SpiceFlavor Profile: Red Fruit, Cherry, Vanilla, Black PepperAcidity: MediumAlcohol: 13.5% ABVThis wine is produced in the Saint George Nemea...