What’s with this “old vines” or “ancient vines” fluff on wine labels, especially zinfandel? Continue reading “Ancient Vines”
Author: Gus Clemens
Wine Descriptors 3
Wine tasting descriptors continue.
• Acidity: Key component of wines that “cleanse the palate.” Hot years/climates reduce acidity. Cold years/climates increase acidity. Acidity preserves freshness and keeps wines lively—very good thing. Too much acidity stomps on fruit flavors and texture—not a good thing. In tasting notes, “good acidity” means it pairs well with food; especially important in white wines. Continue reading “Wine Descriptors 3”
Best of times, worst of times
For wine lovers and wine makers, this is Dickensian “best of times, worst of times.” Continue reading “Best of times, worst of times”
New Year’s Eve 2014
Sparkling wines sparkle on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading “New Year’s Eve 2014”
Christmas 2014
Christmas Day tomorrow. For many, there will be wine along with joy, family togetherness, presents, heaps of food. Continue reading “Christmas 2014”
Porto
Four days until year’s longest night. Time for crackling fires, reflections, port wine. Continue reading “Porto”
Holiday Wine Gifts 2014
Fifteen days ‘till Christmas. If you are a disciplined, organized woman you may be wrapping up your shopping and just need a couple of items to complete your list. Continue reading “Holiday Wine Gifts 2014”
Wine Descriptors 2
Continuing exploration of wine tasting descriptors. Continue reading “Wine Descriptors 2”
Thanksgiving 2014 Part 2
Today is year’s biggest wine sales day at your wine store. Continue reading “Thanksgiving 2014 Part 2”
Thanksgiving 2014 part 1
Even people who don’t usually do wine do wine at Thanksgiving. Continue reading “Thanksgiving 2014 part 1”