Author: gusclemens

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, vanilla, coconut, oak, tobacco, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Wine has an image problem that is both its biggest asset and its Achilles heal. Wine is the most complex alcohol drink. Continue reading →

Medium gold color; pear, golden apple, pineapple, peach, Meyer lemon, butterscotch, mango, brioche, vanilla hint, oak, cream, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Deep garnet color; cherry, plum, raspberry, blackcurrant, baking spices, licorice, rose petals, leather, earth on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; plum, cranberry, raspberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, integrated oak, earth, bay leaf, sage, mint on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Medium gold color; lemon, tropical fruit, minerality, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, strawberry preserves, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, toasted oak, vanilla, floral potpourri on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Deep, deep ruby color; candied plum, ripe red fruits, blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, jammy fruit on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Followers of my wine writing know I do not do negative wine reviews. I consider myself a curator rather than a critic. If you want snark about a particular wine, others are happy to satisfy you. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, raisins, cocoa, chocolate, cedar, leather, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading →