As life semi-returns to pre-Covid normal, we return to restaurants and order wine. We have folks over for dinner. We pay attention to things besides vaccinations and masks. Observations, tips. Continue reading
Author: gusclemens
Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico DOCG 2018
Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry, leather on the nose; dark cherry, raspberry, red plum, roasted tomato, white pepper, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2018
Deep ruby color; oak, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate, leather on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, black fig, blackcurrant, raspberry, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading
Ancient Peaks Chardonnay, Paso Robles, Santa Margarita Ranch 2021
Deep gold color; yellow apple, pineapple, mango, wet stone on the nose; apple, pear, lemon, pineapple, caramel, minerality on the palate. Continue reading
Pressing wine questions 1-11-2023
As we hurtle into the new year, answers to pressing wine questions. Continue reading
Jean-Paul Brun Domaine des Terres Dorées Beaujolais “Le Rosé d’Folie” 2021
Medium copper color; red fruits, pomegranate; red fruits, raspberry, watermelon, blood orange on the palate. Continue reading
Banshee Ten-of-Cups Brut California NV
Medium gold color; apple, brioche on the nose; green apple, tangerine, lemon, tropical fruit, citrus, marzipan, freshly baked bread on the palate. Continue reading
Stoller Family Estate Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2020
Medium ruby color; cherry, baking spice on the nose; Bing cherry, strawberry, minerality, citrus on the palate. Continue reading
Optimism 1-4-2023
New year. No matter if you look back on 2022 with a sigh of satisfaction or you are grovelingly thankful to survive another solar circumnavigation, time for optimism. Continue reading
Josh Prosecco DOC Rosé
Pale copper color; red berries, honeydew melon on the nose; red berries, pear, strawberry, citrus, lemon on the palate. Continue reading
