To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. In June of 2025, such a time has come for my wine writing adventure. Continue reading
Author: gusclemens
Textbook Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley The Pey Family 2023
Pale straw color; Meyer lemon, lime, peach, nectarine, honeydew melon, minerality, white flowers, light sprinkling of freshly-cut grass on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Del Dotto Vineyards St. Helena Mountain Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Block 2, Napa Valley 2019
Deep ruby color; black cherry, redcurrant, plum, cedar, baking spice, coconut, vanilla, leather, flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Bodegas Virgen del Galir Pagos del Galir A Malosa Godello, Valdeorras DO, Spain 2020
Medium straw-gold color; Meyer lemon, lime, orange zest, pear, white peach, white flowers, minerality-sea spray on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Three Sticks Pinot Noir Gap’s Pinnacle, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2021
Medium ruby-garnet color; raspberry, cherry, blueberry, red plum, strawberry, cranberry, black tea, chocolate, sage, saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Amity Vineyards Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022
Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, cranberry, plum, orange peel, licorice, lilac, roses, thyme, spice, minerality-saline on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling Finger Lakes 2023
Medium straw color; nectarine, green apple, lime, citrus, cantaloupe, apricot, whiff of petrol, flint, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Wine-mood pairings 6-4-2025
We know wine is magnificent paired with food, enhancing qualities of both. Wine and food also can be a welcomed pairing when dealing with the vicissitudes or triumphs of life. Examples: Continue reading
Rombauer Vineyards California Zinfandel 2021
Deep ruby color; raspberry, dark cherry, cranberry, red plum, blackberry, vanilla, mocha, licorice, clove, spice, lavender, on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Dutcher Crossing Grace Reserve Russian River Valley Brut Rosé NV
Medium salmon color; tart raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, cherry, green apple, lemon-citrus, almond, caramel, brioche on the nose and palate. Continue reading
