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wine – 2015 Quivira Roussanne-Viognier

July 23, 2018 by wineismylife

2015 Quivira Roussanne-Viognier – USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley (7/11/2018)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of apricot, kumquat and lychee. Flavors of lemon rind, apricot core and a hint of kumquat. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term. (92 points)

July 19, 2018 by wineismylife

2014 Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc – USA, California, North Coast (7/11/2018)
WIML91

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of gooseberries, grass and grapefruit. Flavors of grapefruit and orange rind. Medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now. (91 points)

July 18, 2018 by wineismylife

2016 Bodegas Muga Rioja Rosado – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (7/11/2018)
WIML90

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

Salmon color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of strawberries and a little bit of bubble gum. Flavors of Bing cherries up front following by strawberries. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink now. (90 points)

July 17, 2018 by wineismylife

NV JCB Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé No 69 – France, Burgundy, Crémant de Bourgogne (7/11/2018)
WIML91

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

Light salmon color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of red raspberries, red berries and strawberries. Flavors of strawberries and red raspberries. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (91 points)

July 16, 2018 by wineismylife

2005 Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Peterson Family Vineyard – USA, California, Napa Valley (7/14/2018)
WIML93

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dark rich fruits, dark chocolate and a bit of port like nose. Flavors of Bing cherry, plum and boysenberries. Medium acidity, enamel penetrating tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)

July 13, 2018 by wineismylife

2011 A. Rafanelli Zinfandel – USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley (7/11/2018)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 3 hours.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of thatch, black berries and plums. Flavors of black raspberries, black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term. (92 points)

July 12, 2018 by wineismylife

2016 Domaine Gilles Berlioz Vin de Savoie Chignin-Bergeron Les Filles – France, Savoie, Vin de Savoie Chignin-Bergeron (7/11/2018)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lemon wax, honeysuckle and yellow pear. Flavors of lemon, yellow apple and a dash of honeycomb. Medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the medium tannin. (92 points)