The world has a glut of wine. In some ways, a good thing for wine buyers. With supply up and demand down, wine makers have to make sacrifices to move their product. The old seller’s adage applies: “I would rather have 50% of something than 100% of nothing.” Continue reading
Author: gusclemens
Becker Vineyards Prairie Cuvee, Texas High Plains 2019
Deep gold color; Meyer lemon, honeysuckle, apple, nectarine, apricot, honey, white peach, brioche, baking spices, hint of oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Privé Vineyard Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountain AVA 2022
Medium ruby color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, chocolate, pepper, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Domaine de la Fontainerie Vouvray Coteau Les Brûlés Moelleux 2003
Deep gold color; orange marmalade, honey, apricot, white peach, honeysuckle, cooked apple on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Wine descriptors Part Six 5-8-2024
This is the final episode of our adventure into the world of wine descriptors. Continue reading
Rodney Strong Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Deep ruby color; blackberry, dark cherry, blackcurrant, plum, mocha, chocolate, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Dobbes Family Estate Patricia’s Cuvée Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2021
Medium ruby color; Bing cherry, raspberry, plum, black tea, dark chocolate, clove, spice, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Famille Ravoire Olivier Ravoire Oriflamme Syrah, Saint-Joseph 2021
Deep ruby-purple color; blueberry, plum, dark cherry cola, meat-bacon fat, smoke, pine, minerality, black pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading
Wine descriptors Part Five 5-1-2024
Continuing our adventure in the world of wine descriptors. Continue reading
Ramōn Bilbao Verdejo, Rueda 2022
Pale yellow-gold color; grapefruit, citrus, Meyer lemon, pear, apple, melon, jasmine on the nose and palate. Continue reading
