Soil, clones, rootstock, slopes and valleys, trellis systems, rainfall and irrigation—all the things you think about when you think about terroir and what differentiates vineyards. Continue reading “Wind and wine”
Author: gusclemens
Fagher Le Colture Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut DOCG
Pale gold color; pear, lemon, apple on the nose; lemon, green apple, tangerine, pear on the palate. Continue reading “Fagher Le Colture Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut DOCG”
Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio Trentino DOC 2017
Pale gold color; green apple, honeysuckle on the nose; green apple, melon, orange peel, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio Trentino DOC 2017”
Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carménère Peumo 2015
Deep purple-black color; dark fruits, black pepper, leather on the nose; plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, mocha, meat, oak notes on the palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carménère Peumo 2015”
Sterling Vineyards Vintner’s Collection Rosé 2016
Deep rose-pink color; strawberry, light flowers on the nose; pink grapefruit, strawberry, raspberry, pink naval orange on the palate. Continue reading “Sterling Vineyards Vintner’s Collection Rosé 2016”
Martini & Rossi Rosé Sparkling Wine NV
Medium salmon color; roses, delicate flowers, black pepper on the nose; orange zest, citrus, raspberry, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Martini & Rossi Rosé Sparkling Wine NV”
Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Pale yellow color; some grass, lime on light nose; crisp lime, grapefruit, citrus, white peach, pineapple on the palate. Continue reading “Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2017”
Father’s Day
Like Mother’s Day last month, a Father’s Day wine column is problematic. Continue reading “Father’s Day”
Château Minuty Côtes de Provence ‘M de Minuty’ Rosé 2017
Pale copper color; orange peel, redcurrant, minerals on the nose; peach, nectarine, citrus, pink grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading “Château Minuty Côtes de Provence ‘M de Minuty’ Rosé 2017”
Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir 2016
Pale ruby color; cherry, blackberry, vanilla on the nose; cherry, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir 2016”