Author: Gus Clemens

Two Hands The Bull And The Bear 2011: Barossa Valley-Clare Valley 57% cab-43% malbec blend; plenty of plum, Continue reading “Two Hands The Bull And The Bear 2011” →

Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast 2012: Ripe blackberry, cherry, bell pepper, oak; Continue reading “Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast 2012” →

Clos du Bois Pinot Noir California 2013: Plush, medium body, nice fruit expression; Continue reading “Clos du Bois Pinot Noir California 2013” →

Bodegas Beronia Rioja Reserva 2008: Plum, dark cherry, some cola, cloves, chocolate, toast, Continue reading “Bodegas Beronia Rioja Reserva 2008” →

Michael and David The Seven Deadly Zins 2012: Michael and David’s Lodi operation pours out zinsational zin values Continue reading “Michael and David The Seven Deadly Zins 2012” →

Trapiche Broquel Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2012: Plum, dark cherry, blackberry, raspberry, Continue reading “Trapiche Broquel Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2012” →

Château de Trinquevedel Tavel (rosé) 2013: White cherry, white raspberry, strawberry, pinch of pepper, passion fruit, Continue reading “Château de Trinquevedel Tavel 2013” →

Elyse Nero Misto Red Wine 2011: Field grape blend resplendent with jammy California fruit; round, smooth, delicious, flirts with big jammy but doesn’t get there (thankfully). Continue reading “Elyse Nero Misto Red Wine 2011” →

La Merika Chardonnay Central Coast 2013: Citrus, green apples, lemon, green pear, green melon, pinch of pineapple, hint of honey; nicely sharp acidity bodes well for food pairing, but tasty solo, too; clean, bright on the palate; simple, straight-forward, nice effort. La Merika honors the star that supposedly led early explorers to the Western Hemisphere; it has special meaning in Knights Templar and Freemason history. $13

Bogle Phantom Red 2011: Very smooth, nicely tasty; raspberry, cherry, blackberry, dash of vanilla, suggestion of oak; blend of zin, petite sirah, mourvèdre; full body, restrained acidy makes it more pour to drink solo than with food, but delicious and smooth; a red blend folks who are not into red blends will enjoy. Bogle boogies again; consistently good value. $18