Recent Columns – Page 70 – Gus Clemens on Wine

Bottle shock

Posted on April 11, 2012August 23, 2017 by gusclemens

Bottle shock: myth or reality? Continue reading “Bottle shock” →

U.S. wine market

Posted on April 4, 2012August 23, 2017 by gusclemens

Phooey on France, give Italy the boot. For second straight year, Americans enjoyed more bottles of wine than imbibers in any other country. Continue reading “U.S. wine market” →

Best value

Posted on March 28, 2012August 23, 2017 by gusclemens

Pure pleasure: discovering an affordable wine that kicks an expensive pour’s glass. Continue reading “Best value” →

Best value

Posted on March 28, 2012August 25, 2017 by gusclemens

Pure pleasure: discovering an affordable wine that kicks an expensive pour’s glass. Continue reading “Best value” →

California grape prices

Posted on March 21, 2012August 23, 2017 by gusclemens

The 2011 California grape price numbers are in, packed with surprises. Continue reading “California grape prices” →

Seduction

Posted on March 14, 2012August 23, 2017 by gusclemens

Come hither, my dear; let us pursue the pleasures of today’s topic: seduction. Continue reading “Seduction” →

Bonarda

Posted on March 7, 2012August 23, 2017 by gusclemens

Asked to name the top grape in Argentina, surely you boldly bellowed “bonarda!” Continue reading “Bonarda” →

Decanters

Posted on February 29, 2012August 24, 2017 by gusclemens

If you decided to be devotee of decanting after past two weeks of paeans to the practice, some notes. Continue reading “Decanters” →

Harvesting grapes

Posted on February 8, 2012August 24, 2017 by gusclemens

Many factors affect wine prices. Barrel cost and berry quality.Parker scores. Marketing mavens. Winery hubris. Take your pick. Continue reading “Harvesting grapes” →

Heavy bottles

Posted on February 1, 2012August 24, 2017 by gusclemens

Your impression of wine involves many things, some valid, some irrational. Continue reading “Heavy bottles” →