Author: gusclemens

Pinot grigio and pinot gris are the same grape, but not quite the same wine. Continue reading →

Medium purple color; blueberry, spice on the nose; blueberry, ripe plum, blackberry jam, meat, tobacco on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep garnet color; dark fruits, leather, blackberry on the nose; black fruits, blackberry, sour cherry, cured meat, leather, white pepper, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep purple color; black cherry, mocha, roast coffee, blueberry, leather, oak spice on the nose; black cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant, mocha, plum, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale ruby color; cherry, blackberry, dried herbs on the nose; cherry, raspberry, blackberry on the palate. Continue reading →

Winemakers fermented wine in oak barrels for centuries, then came stainless steel—especially for fruit-focused whites in the 20th century. Then came concrete. Concrete? Continue reading →

Medium ruby color; red cherry, cranberry, raspberry, forest floor on the nose; cranberry, bing cherry, raspberry, blueberry, plum on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale straw color with hint of green; pear, lemon, white-fruits on the nose; grapefruit, citrus, pear, ginger on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale ruby color; red fruits, strawberry, raspberry, lavender on the nose; cranberry, bing cherry, strawberry, plum, black tea, red currant on the palate. Continue reading →

Since no one enjoys a wine hangover, five tips on why they happen and how to avoid them. Most likely most of what you think about this subject is wrong. Continue reading →