Author: gusclemens

Deep purple-black color; black raspberry, blackberry, plum, pepper on the nose; blackberry, ripe cherry, caramel, fig jam, allspice, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; cherry, tobacco, chocolate on the nose; cranberry, blackberry, cinnamon, plum, walnut, pinch of pepper on the palate. Continue reading →

The wisecrack is “if you abstain from wine, you don’t live longer, it just seems like it.” Recent scientific studies suggest drinking wine actually may help you live a longer, healthier life. Continue reading →

Pale straw color; citrus, lime, hint of grass on the nose; lime, green melon, lemon, grapefruit, white peach on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep garnet color; cherry, rose on vivid nose; red cherry, clay pot, cranberry, leather, dragon fruit, cured meat on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium yellow color with hint of green; yellow apple, almond, white flowers, bread on the nose; honeydew melon, yellow apple, pear on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep gold color; baked apple, bread, clove on the nose; yellow apple, star fruit, tangerine, buttered peach, almond, spice on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; red fruits, plum, chocolate on the nose; red cherry, strawberry, plum, blueberry, milk chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, red berries, brambles, plum on the nose; tart black and red cherries, blackberry, licorice, tobacco, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading →

Beverages have been sealed with metal caps since the 19th century, but—horrors—nobody thought about using them on quality wine bottles until the 21st century. Continue reading →