Welcome to the Summer of Rosé series! Throughout the summer, I will highlight different rosés from around the world. The Casillero Del Diablo Rosé is another 100% Rosé of Shiraz (Syrah) from Chile. There are notes of tart red berries and watermelon rind on the nose. The watermelon note carries through on the palate […]
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Wine Wednesday: 2015 Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc
Disclosure: I was provided this wine as a media sample. All opinions are my own. It’s finally summertime here in the Pacific Northwest! The skies are blue, flowers are blooming, and the summertime whites and rosés are flooding the market! This Sauvignon Blanc has a nose full of fresh citrus zest, gooseberry, and slight hints […]
A Taste of South America: Fantastic Summertime Whites
I know. I know. I suck at this. I have a good reason for sucking, though! It’s been a crazy month of May in my household and will continue to be crazy for a while. If you’re not a personal friend of mine of Facebook and didn’t see the progression of posts, I will let […]
A Taste of South America with Terra Andina
Before WBC rolled around, I had the opportunity to taste through some wines from Terra Andina. These wines are for what I’d refer to as “introductory” wines. All of us wine geeks have that one friend who says, “I want to get into wine, but I don’t want to spend a lot of money.” Personally, […]