July 4th falls on Thursday, dicey day for a holiday. Some will enjoy flag waving four-day weekend, while others must soldier up, salute job responsibilities, take the fifth on Friday. Continue reading
Author: gusclemens
The Prisoner Wine Company Thorn Merlot 2014
Deep ruby color; blackberry, cocoa, cherry on the nose; sweet cherry, plum, baking chocolate, vanilla, black olive, hint of oak char on the palate. Continue reading
Stags’ Leap Winery Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2016
Medium gold color; apple, white flowers, citrus on the nose; yellow apple, peach, pear, grapefruit, drip of honey on the palate. Continue reading
A to Z Wineworks Oregon Chardonnay 2016
Bright medium gold color; white peach, lemongrass, lime, pear on the nose; green apple, citrus, honey, honeydew melon, pear, key lime on the palate. Continue reading
Natural wine
“Natural” wine—next big thing in the avant-garde wine world. What is that all about? Continue reading
Bodega Nekeas Vega Sindoa Tempranillo, Navarra 2017
Medium ruby color; cherry, blackberry, plum on the nose; cherry, sour cherry, blackberry, tart raspberry, licorice, cured meat on the palate. Continue reading
Symington Family Estates Quinta do Vesuvio Pombal do Vesuvio Douro 2015
Deep purple color; bramble, licorice, violets on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, sour cherry, blackcurrant, minerality on the palate. Continue reading
Amalaya Brut Nature Vino Espumante, Argentina NV
Medium straw-gold color; lime, orange blossom, green apple, lemon, pineapple on the nose; lemon, green apple, lime, pineapple on the palate. Continue reading
Château Grand Renard Sauvignon, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux 2017
Medium yellow-gold color; lime, grapefruit, pear, passion fruit on the nose; gooseberry, lemon, lime, peach, melon on the palate. Continue reading
Fredericksburg Winery Texitage 2015
Deep ruby color; blackberry, strawberry, leather on the nose; blackberry, black cherry, sweet tobacco on the palate. Continue reading
