Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2012: Crimson color; cherry nose; lively cherry, red berry, raspberry, leather, tea on the palate; Continue reading “Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2012”
Author: Gus Clemens
Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013: Inky dark purple color; ripe black cherry, plum on the nose; blackcurrant tang, plum, black cherry, mocha, Continue reading “Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2013”
Acinum Soave Classico DOP 2014
Acinum Soave Classico DOP 2014: Pale yellow-gold color; clean nose of apples, kiwi, flower petals; Continue reading “Acinum Soave Classico DOP 2014”
Tarantas Rosé NV
Tarantas Rosé NV: Lovely, easy-on-the-eyes rose-raspberry color; strawberry nose; pink grapefruit, strawberry, on the palate, nibble of lime on the finish; Continue reading “Tarantas Rosé NV”
Casa Contini Biferno Riserva 2009
Casa Contini Biferno Riserva 2009: Ruby-purple color; cherry, plum, some florals, oatmeal on the nose; ripe red and black fruits, red cherry, blackberry, vanilla smoke on the palate, Continue reading “Casa Contini Biferno Riserva 2009”
Grapes in a bottle
Grape harvests are largely done in the Northern Hemisphere, grapes are sorted, fermentation begun—in many cases finished—winemakers are taking stock, evaluating vintage, praying for magic. Continue reading “Grapes in a bottle”
Alianca Foral Douro 2013
Alianca Foral Douro 2013: Ruby-mahogany color; plum, raspberry-blackberry on rustic nose;
plum, ripe cherry, raspberry, blackberry, spice on the palate. Continue reading “Alianca Foral Douro 2013”
Columbia Crest H3 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Columbia Crest H3 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2013: Inky black color; cherry, diffident nose; Continue reading “Columbia Crest H3 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2013”
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV
Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV: Very light yellow, twitch of gold color; yeast, bread, nectarine on the nose; ripe fruits, nectarine, plum, ginger, honey, lilt of lemon on the palate; Continue reading “Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV”
Barefoot Rich Red Blend NV
Barefoot Rich Red Blend NV: Dark red color; red and black fruits on the nose; jammy, rich, medium mouth, dark fruits on the palate Continue reading “Barefoot Rich Red Blend NV”