Deep ruby color; blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, raspberry, star anise, fig, chocolate, graphite, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Author: gusclemens
Controversial wine review terms 9-16-2025
Wine writers freely admit that trying to describe how a wine tastes is the classic “like dancing about architecture” folly. But amid the thousands of wine choices, people still want guidance. Even if the guidance has flaws, it still beats the “even a blind squirrel can find a nut sometimes” method. Continue reading
Villa Chven Aleksandrouli Red Wine, Georgia 2022
Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, soft spice, rose buds, violets, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Brassfield Estate Winery Sauvignon Blanc, High Serenity Ranch, High Valley AVA 2023
Pale straw color; pineapple, green apple, peach, gooseberry, melon, grapefruit, lemon, brioche, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Mount Veeder Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, plum, blackberry, orange peel, earth, graphite, chocolate, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2022
Pale ruby color; Bing cherry, blood orange, tart raspberry, cranberry, strawberry, cherry cola, lavender, cocoa on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Ride & Ridden Ride Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021
Deep ruby-garnet color; blackberry, dark cherry, blackcurrant, plum, black olive, cocoa, coffee, vanilla, cedar, oak spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Paul Jaboulet Aîné Viognier Secret de Famille, Tain L’Hermitage, France 2022
Medium gold color; green apple, pear, peach, pineapple, apricot, melon, almond, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Franciscan Estate Chardonnay, California 2022
Pale gold color; pear, golden apple, green apple, peach, pineapple, lemon zest, honey, white flowers, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2022
Deep ruby color; blackcurrant, blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, fig, cocoa, violets, cardamon, graphite on the nose and palate. Continue reading
