Author: Gus Clemens

Felipe Rutini Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2012: Inky dark purple color; dark fruit, cherry, clove on the nose; dark fruits, cherry, strawberry, chocolate, coffee, vanilla on the palate; Continue reading “Felipe Rutini Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2012” →

McPherson La Herencia 2013: Deep translucent red color; cedar, vanilla, dark fruits on the nose; concentrated dark fruits, black cherry, plum, strawberry, licorice, chocolate, smoke on the palate; Continue reading “McPherson La Herencia 2013” →

Martini & Rossi Sparkling Rosé: Lovely rose-pink color; citrus, peach, roses on the nose; mildly sweet, strawberry, citrus, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading “Martini & Rossi Sparkling Rosé” →

Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014: Pale yellow color; pear, lemon, nutmeg on the nose; apple, pear, pinch of peach, vanilla, minerals on the palate; Continue reading “Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014” →

Ravenswood Barricia Zinfandel Single Vineyard 2013: Inky dark color; rich black cherry, dark berries, plum on the nose; Continue reading “Ravenswood Barricia Zinfandel Single Vineyard 2013” →

Moët & Chandon 2006 Grand Vintage Rosé: Light orange-rose color; delicate peach, mango, strawberry, honeysuckle nose; Continue reading “Moët & Chandon 2006 Grand Vintage Rosé” →

Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris 2014: Very light straw color; grapefruit, nectarine, pinch of peach on the nose; Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris 2014” →

Nederburg Heritage Heroes The Motorcycle Marvel 2011: Garnet-deep red with translucence color; raspberry, cherry nose; raspberry, cherry, black olive, spice, touch of coffee, leather, meat on the palate; Continue reading “Nederburg Heritage Heroes The Motorcycle Marvel 2011” →

Steelhead Vineyards Red North Coast 2013: Dark garnet color; dark cherry, blackberry, plum nose; dark cherry, cranberry, raspberry, plum, faint oak, fruity; Continue reading “Steelhead Vineyards Red North Coast 2013” →