Author: gusclemens

“Jammy” is two-edged wine term. On the one hand, high praise when wine comes from expertly managed vineyards and adroit winemakers. On the other hand, when referencing factory wine, it is unsubtle insult. Continue reading →

Medium ruby color; dark cherry, strawberry, black pepper, black tea, spice on the nose; dark cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, leather, licorice on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium copper color; cherry blossoms, strawberry on the nose; strawberry, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; red and black berries, tobacco, spice on the nose; cherry, raspberry, red fruits on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep purple color; plum, black cherry, blackberry on the nose; red fruits, blueberry, chocolate, white pepper, spice on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale straw-gold color with hint of green; nectarine, fig, peach, green apple on the nose; orange, nectarine, honeydew melon, lemon, peach on the palate. Continue reading →

Virtually all table wine begins with a grape, and grapes are divided into five parts, all of which can contribute to the eventual wine. Continue reading →

Deep purple color; blueberry, black fruit, flowers on the nose; blueberry, plum, chocolate, licorice on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium yellow-gold color; pineapple, apple, vanilla on the nose; yellow apple, peach, pineapple, star fruit, melon, chalk on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; plum, black cherry, blackberry on the nose; plum, pomegranate, black cherry, blueberry, spice on the palate. Continue reading →