Deep ruby color; raspberry, cherry, strawberry, blackberry on the nose; raspberry, blackcurrant, tart cherry, blackberry, plum, strawberry, chocolate, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Gamble Family Vineyards Paramount Red Wine, Napa Valley 2017”
Author: gusclemens
My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, plum, caramel, chocolate, oak on the palate. Continue reading “My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon 2019”
Calvet Crémant de Bordeaux Brut 2019
Pale gold color; peach, apple, pear, brioche-yeast on the nose; peach, lemon-lime, pear, apple on the palate. Continue reading “Calvet Crémant de Bordeaux Brut 2019”
Spicewood Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas High Plains 2019
Deep ruby color; cherry, fig, cedar on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, savory/meaty notes, oak, brown sugar, menthol-mint, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Spicewood Vineyards Tempranillo, Texas High Plains 2019”
Kenefick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, Calistoga, Napa Valley 2021
Pale gold straw; white peach, lemongrass, honeydew melon on the nose; white peach, Meyer lemon, pear, grapefruit, melon, lychee, tangerine, faint oak on the palate. Continue reading “Kenefick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, Calistoga, Napa Valley 2021”
Rise of rosé 8-2-2023
As this gruesome summer of heat domes burns on, incidents of rosé slurping likely have increased in your wine world. Rosé has long been considered a quintessential bellwether of hot weather, so global warming is a boost to the rise of rosé. Continue reading “Rise of rosé 8-2-2023”
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2021
Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, boysenberry, forest floor, violets on the nose; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2021”
Union Wine Co Underwood Pinot Noir, Oregon 2021
Pale ruby color; cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, forest floor, baking spice on the nose; cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, strawberry, vanilla, black tea on the palate. Continue reading “Union Wine Co Underwood Pinot Noir, Oregon 2021”
Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon, Gualtallary Vineyards 2019
Deep ruby color; plum, bell pepper, black cherry on the nose; cherry, plum, peppercorn, blackcurrant, cedar on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon, Gualtallary Vineyards 2019”
Rombauer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Pale straw color; pear, honeydew melon, lemon, orange zest on the nose; pear, lemon-lime, grapefruit, tropical fruit—pineapple, lychee, white peach, ginger on the palate. Continue reading “Rombauer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2022”