NV Mawby Blanc Brut, USA, Michigan, Leelanau Peninsula, Wine Review
This is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot gris and Riesling from northern Michigan. Light golden in color, clear and bright with many tiny bubbles. The nose is nice with some red apples and a touch of tangerine rind. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, apples with a slight bitter almond note. Tasty. This drinks well on its own, very clean, but really worked better with food. Stuffed Mushrooms (with cheese) went quite well. Drink over the next few years.
Left Coast Estate 2023 White Pinot Noir
2004 Sineann Pinot Noir Schindler, USA, Oregon, Wine Review
2022 Bryn Mawr Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate, USA, Oregon, Willamette, Eola-Amity Hills, Wine Review
2023 Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé, USA, New York, Finger Lakes, Wine Review
2022 Violet Vines Syrah, Oregon, Walla Walla, The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, Wine Review
2021 Early Mountain Vineyards Eluvium, USA, Virginia, Wine Review
2006 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wine Review
This is 97% Cabernet Sauvignon with 3% Merlot from Washington state. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, cedar and dust. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, this is delicious. Flavors of black cherries, some cassis, spice and cedar. Good acidity. Long finish. At age 18, this is getting close to peak but still packs a punch. It is a big wine. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. It drinks well on its own and will work well with most (not seafood) dishes. Roasted Chicken would work nicely.
2021 North Coast Wine Club Sangiovese, American Red Wine, Wine Review
Purple/garnet in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is nice with cherries, slight "tree bark", and forest floor. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, this is nice but begs for food. Flavors of cherries, some dark cherries and nice earthiness. Nice finish. A nice choice for pizza. Drink over the next few years.









