Second time tasting (this time aboard Princess Cruises). Pale yellow hue. Aromas of almond, apple, citrus, minerals, pear, toast. Pronounced apple and pear on the palate. Light bodied with high acidity. Lingering finish. Solid, budget alternative to traditional Champagnes. Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir. — a month ago
Bright pink hue. Aromas of grapefruit, pear, red berry, with a hint of cream. Medium-minus body, with high acidity. Good finish. Balanced. Blend of Negroamaro, Primitivo, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. — a month ago
Pale gold hue. Aromas of honey, orange, peach, tangerine. Plus body and plus acidity. Relatively short finish, but an intriguing aftertaste. Solid dessert wine. — a month ago
Light ruby hue. Pronounced aromas of savory and umami coupled with cherry, leather, pencil shavings, raspberry. Medium bodied, with medium tannins and plus acidity. Plenty of red fruit on the palate. Medium-length finish. By all accounts a delicious vintage, and the "BBQ sauce" aroma is fascinating. — a month ago
Medium ruby hue. Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, cherry, leather, sage, tar, vanilla. Medium body, medium tannins, plus acid. Notes of red fruit and dark fruit on the palate, while retaining softness. Lengthy finish. Easy to drink. Everyday wine. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah. — a month ago
Dark ruby hue. Aromas of blueberry, cassis, oak, plum, strawberry, vanilla. Medium bodied, with medium tannins and plus acidity. Lengthy finish. Soft and inviting. Solid everyday wine. 83% Merlot, 17% Syrah. — a month ago
Pale yellow hue. Aromas of apple pie crust, butter, caramel, peach, pear, toast. Pronounced stone fruit on the palate. Medium bodied with plus acidity. Long finish. Lovely wine, but the finish smacks a bit too much of oak. — a month ago
Medium-dark ruby hue. Aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis, leather, sage. Plus body, plus tannins, and plus acid - but otherwise smooth and beautifully balanced on the palate. 60% Barbera, 40% Syrah. — a month ago
Pale gold hue. Aromas of chalk, citrus, grapefruit, honeysuckle, lemon zest, lime, minerals, pear. Light body with high (bracing) acidity. Hint of herbs on the palate. Good finish. — a month ago
Jeffrey Woo
Light gold hue. Aromas of honey, honeysuckle, peach, pear, petrol. Medium body with medium acidity. Stone fruit flavors on the palate. Medium length finish, with a lingering backend. Tasty as a complement to white meat and light dessert. — 17 days ago