November and December are the heaviest wine-buying months of the year. People not into wine—or even alcohol—indulge during the harvest feasts of Thanksgiving and Christmas and the bacchanalian excesses of New Year’s. Continue reading “Everyday, commodity wines 11-9-2022”
Author: gusclemens
Golan Heights Winery Mount Hermon Rosé, Galilee 2021
Medium salmon-deep copper color; raspberry, strawberry, cherry on the nose; raspberry, plum, blueberry, strawberry, pomegranate, redcurrant on the palate. Continue reading “Golan Heights Winery Mount Hermon Rosé, Galilee 2021”
Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2019
Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2019: Deep ruby color; cherry, cassis, juniper on the nose; dark cherry, raspberry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2019”
Montes Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Pale gold color; citrus, pineapple, gooseberry on the nose; grapefruit, citrus, pineapple, passion fruit, white peach, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Montes Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2021”
Cheap and sweet 11-2-2022
The recent death of Fred “Two Buck Chuck” Franzia, gave me pause to think about what the average, non-wine-geek enjoys in an occasional glass. Continue reading “Cheap and sweet 11-2-2022”
Hound’s Tree ‘En Rama’, North Fork of Long Island 2018
Medium gold color; yellow apple, pineapple on the nose; yellow apple, pear, lemon, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Hound’s Tree ‘En Rama’, North Fork of Long Island 2018”
Scaia Rosato, Veneto IGT 2021
Pale copper; strawberry, raspberry, melon, red apple on the nose; strawberry, grapefruit, melon, peach, raspberry, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Scaia Rosato, Veneto IGT 2021”
Ram’s Gate Sauvignon Blanc, Carneros 2020
Pale gold color; lemon-lime, green apple, grapefruit, white peach, white flowers on the nose; Meyer lemon, green apple, pineapple, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Ram’s Gate Sauvignon Blanc, Carneros 2020”
Wine and Halloween candy 10-26-2022
Every few years I recklessly throw caution and good judgment to the wind and confront pairing wine with Halloween candy. So here it goes. Continue reading “Wine and Halloween candy 10-26-2022”
Daou Vineyards Bodyguard Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 2020
Deep gold color; lime, yellow apple, pear, crushed stone on the nose; lime, yellow apple, Meyer lemon, banana, pear, oak, vanilla, butter, cream on the palate. Continue reading “Daou Vineyards Bodyguard Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 2020”