I don’t review many white wines. I am a red wine drinker at heart, but I feel this one is worthy of a few word. I first tried this wine at a wine tasting in Sun Valley Idaho about a year ago. I think it is a great wine in the summer, very fresh, [...]
I was at work the other night, and was visiting with a nice woman from Oregon. She is quite a wine connoisseur, living in Oregon for many years. Her husband also used to work for Ponzi winery. We were discussing my love of Oregon Pinots when she offered a recommendation on one of her favorites. [...]
Merry Edwards Russian River Pinot Noir, a wonderful wine. This is a bold, beautiful Pinot from the Sonoma, Russian River Valley of California. Merry Edwards produces a big, dark and juicy Pinot. With Black plum, and black cherry fruit. It is enhanced with chocolate, anise and leather notes. Aged 70% in new french [...]
Table Wine
A US legal term that encompasses all wines that are between 7% and 14% alcohol.The term is used in Europe to mean a wine that was not made under the rules of any specific controlled area.
Most Wines (in the US)
A wine of lower quality or distinction
A wine of distinction that does not conform [...]
Nutty
A wine tasting term for a wine that exhibits flavors reminiscent of nuts, especially hazelnut. In some cases this can be a sign that the wine is oxidized.
Oak
Oak is used to make containers for storing and aging wine. Specific oak is used for small barrels to impart flavor and tannins to the wine. [...]
Earthy
A wine tasting term. It means just what it sounds like, a slight taste of soil. The French use a term “gout de terroir” that is often used to mean the same thing; although it can also mean that the wine has typical tastes for the region.
Edna Valley
An American Viticultural Area south of [...]
Acidity
The tart taste in wines. When there is too much acidity the wine can taste sour.
Aroma
The smell of a young wine. Different from bouquet, in that Aroma is the smell that comes from the grapes, and bouquet, which takes time to develop, is the smell that comes from the finished wine.
Balance
A much used, but rarely [...]
