Author: gusclemens

It is high summer in the Northern Hemisphere. What wine fits into the zeitgeist of pools splashing with bikini-clad frolickers slathered in sun screens, outdoor cooking, indoor binge watching movies on a wide screen while the AC heroically soldiers on? Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry jam, black pepper, chocolate, caramel on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby-black color; black plum, black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry, raspberry, green pepper, almonds, walnuts, chocolate, mint, balsamic on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Deep amber-garnet-tawny color; dried figs, dried dates, dried apricot, hazelnut, almond, caramel, butterscotch, orange peel, honey, cedar, nutty aromas and flavors, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

As someone who loves writing and wine, it was a quick and easy call 17 years ago when the local newspaper publisher asked me to write about wine in his publication. Continue reading →

Pale gold color; white peach, grapefruit, white plum, Meyer lemon, mango, pineapple, honeysuckle, jasmine, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; raspberry, cherry, blackberry, strawberry, dark plum, cinnamon, clove, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Deep purple color; plum, blackberry, blueberry, black olives, pepper, meat-bacon, garrigue (scent of wild, aromatic scrubland), spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Medium straw-gold color; Meyer lemon, almond, grapefruit, green apple, honeysuckle, hint of honey, brioche, minerality-salinity on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

People ask what was the most expensive wine I ever received for review. I think their question reflects curiosity about what wine I get to review and how does expensive wine taste. Continue reading →