Author: gusclemens

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV: Very light yellow, twitch of gold color; yeast, bread, nectarine on the nose; ripe fruits, nectarine, plum, ginger, honey, lilt of lemon on the palate; Continue reading →

Barefoot Rich Red Blend NV: Dark red color; red and black fruits on the nose; jammy, rich, medium mouth, dark fruits on the palate Continue reading →

Barefoot Sweet Red Blend NV: Ruby-red color; raspberry, strawberry nose; raspberry, cherry, plum, ripe fruits on the palate; soft and smooth; Continue reading →

Barefoot Rosa Red Blend NV: Ruby-cherry color; cherry candy nose; strawberry jam, cherry candy, frizzante (slightly effervescent) flirtations on the palate, Continue reading →

Barefoot Chardonnay NV: Pale yellow-straw color; peach, apple nose; peach, green apple, squeeze of citrus on the palate; Continue reading →

Bovin Chardonnay 2014: Light yellow-green color; melon, banana, pineapple nose; fruity citrus-lemon, green apple on the palate. Continue reading →

Simi Landslide Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012: Deep red-ruby color; vivid plum, cherry, cassis, vanilla nose; cherry, red berry, plum, blackberry, sweet-toasty oak, pepper on the palate. Continue reading →

Wild Horse GSM Central Coast 2012: Garnet color; blueberry nose; blueberry, plum, vanilla, cherry on the palate; Continue reading →

McBride Sisters Truvée Red Blend 2013: Dark, dark red color; cherry, blackberry, raspberry nose; dark fruit, cherry, blueberry, blackberry, plum, caramel, mocha, pepper and spice on the palate. Continue reading →

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, ideal dramatis personae for annual Halloween column, and an opening into discussion of what happens when we enjoy more alcohol than prescribed by “drink responsibly.”
Researchers at Department of Psychological Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia published a paper characterizing “four types of drunks.” Where do you fall, presuming you have ever been drunk? Continue reading →