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    Month: April 2016

    Willamette Valley Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir 2015

    Posted on April 17, 2016 by gusclemens

    Rosy-pink color; strawberry on the nose; watermelon, strawberry, tangerine on the palate. Very dry, medium body, nice acidity, hint of sour cherry on the finish, at least on the first pour—it mellows with some air time. Very clean. Substantive rosé, not a soda pop wannabe wine (the opposite, in fact). Continue reading →

    Ponzi Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve Willamette Valley 2012

    Posted on April 16, 2016 by gusclemens

    Light yellow-gold color; peach, some honey on the nose; medium body with peach, nectarine, white fruits on the palate. Continue reading →

    Rotari Rosé Trento Talento NV

    Posted on April 16, 2016 by gusclemens

    Light pink-salmon color; very subtle strawberry, floral nose; strawberry, cherry, peach, bright fruit, yeasty, delicate on the palate with vibrant and persistent perlage (bubbles/effervescence), superb acidity; superb quality-to-price sparkling wine from Italy. Continue reading →

    Bodegas Valdamor Namorio Albariño Rias Baixas 2014

    Posted on April 15, 2016 by gusclemens

    Pale gold color; peaches, flowers on the nose; peach, melon, minerality on the palate. Dry, medium body, crisp, balanced, satisfying.
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    Stoller Family Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2013

    Posted on April 14, 2016 by gusclemens

    Golden color; apple, vanilla, lime, minerals on the pleasing nose; lemon, citrus, apple, pear on the palate. Sophisticated, balanced, medium body, dry, cutting acidity, slightly tart on the finish. Continue reading →

    Sparkling cocktails

    Posted on April 13, 2016 by gusclemens

    As we savor spring’s sweet kiss, greening grass and trees, eruptions of flowers both wild and garden-grown, our thoughts turn to sipping on the patio, picnicking in the park. Continue reading →

    Stobi Vranec Veritas Red Wine 2011

    Posted on April 12, 2016 by gusclemens

    Inky black-red color; chocolate, dark fruits, oak on the nose; plum, dark fruits, prunes, spice, Slavonian oak on the palate, plus some flavors you likely have never encountered before. Continue reading →

    13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc 2015

    Posted on April 10, 2016 by gusclemens

    Light golden straw color; lively citrus nose; lemon-lime, grapefruit, green apple, citrus, peach on the palate. Continue reading →

    Qupé A Modern White Central Coast 2014

    Posted on April 9, 2016 by gusclemens

    Light golden yellow color with hint of green; floral nose; pear, some citrus, spice, apple on the palate. Continue reading →

    Ulises Valdez Lancel Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

    Posted on April 8, 2016 by gusclemens

    Dark garnet-burgundy red color; delightful nose with some forest floor mixed with cherry, black and red currents; blackberry, dark cherry, plum on the palate; Continue reading →

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