Bisol Desiderio Jeio Prosecco Brut NV: Pale yellow-green color; light floral nose; rich feel on the palate with grapefruit, citrus, light-but-persistent effervesce; Continue reading “Bisol Desiderio Jeio Prosecco Brut NV”
Author: Gus Clemens
McBride Sisters Truvée Chardonnay Central Coast 2014
McBride Sisters Truvée Chardonnay Central Coast 2014: Gold-yellow color; apple, pear on the nose; green apple, nectarine, green melon, pear on the palate; Continue reading “McBride Sisters Truvée Chardonnay Central Coast 2014”
Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec Mendoza 2013
Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec Mendoza 2013: Dark purple-black color; plum, black cherry nose; berry flavors, plum, black cherry, spice, oak on the palate; Continue reading “Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec Mendoza 2013”
Stoller Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir 2012
Stoller Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir 2012: Dark ruby color with slight translucence; cherry, raspberry on a Burgundian nose; tart dark cherry, raspberry, spice on the palate, Continue reading “Stoller Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir 2012”
Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc Napa Valley 2014
Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc Napa Valley 2014: Gold-yellow color; citrus, peach nose; citrus, lemon-lime, orange zest, apple slice, minerals on the palate; smooth, very approachable Continue reading “Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc Napa Valley 2014”
Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley 2010
Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley 2010: Inky black-crimson color; red berries, leather, mint, spice on lovely nose; cherry, dark plum, delicious fruit on the palate; Continue reading “Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley 2010”
Drinking demos
Who drinks wine? In this holiday season, thanks to holiday party merry-go-round, almost everyone who drinks alcohol drinks wine—even if they prefer brews or fire water. Continue reading “Drinking demos”
Bocelli Rosso Toscana IGT 2013
Bocelli Rosso Toscana IGT 2013: Dark ruby-purple with some translucence; raspberry, cherry nose; dark fruits, cherry, plum, chocolate on the palate; Continue reading “Bocelli Rosso Toscana IGT 2013”
Willamette Valley Vineyards Bernau Block Pinot Noir 2012
Willamette Valley Vineyards Bernau Block Pinot Noir 2012: Deep ruby-purple color with faint translucence; superbly complex and delightful nose with plum, raspberry, blackberry, some earth; Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Bernau Block Pinot Noir 2012”
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Pinot Noir Carneros 2014
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Pinot Noir Carneros 2014: Dark garnet color with slight translucence; dark fruits, plum on the nose; fruit-forward cherry, plum, strawberry, raspberry, hints of spice on the palate; Continue reading “Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Pinot Noir Carneros 2014”