Author: gusclemens

Deep ruby color; blackberry, dark cherry, plum, cassis, mocha, vanilla, tobacco, eucalyptus, earth, leather on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Wine labels and wine reviews may include various references to wine blending. Some are specific and informative. Others are distinctions without a difference. Let’s explore the most common blending terms. Continue reading →

Medium ruby color; tart cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, cherry cola, oak, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Deep purple color; blueberry, blackberry, plum, pork fat, white pepper, rosemary, oak spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Varvaglione Cosimo Varaglione Collezione Privata Old Vines Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia, Italy DOC 2020: Deep ruby-black color; black cherry, blackberries, blackcurrant, prune, fig, oak, vanilla, leather on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, cherry, fig, dark chocolate, leather, earth, oak spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Blending is essential to making some of the world’s most iconic wines. We explored the several ways to blend last week. This week, specific wines created by blending. Continue reading →

Very pale amber color (this has been properly stored for five years, it likely was lighter color when younger); subtle pear notes on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Pale gold color; citrus, Mandarin orange, lemon, grapefruit, pear, green apple, banana, grass, crushed stone, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Medium yellow color; grapefruit, green apple, lemon-lime, pear, tropical fruit, honey, minerality, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading →