Light, bright gold-yellow color; stone fruit, lemongrass, citrus nose; green apple, lime, gooseberries on the palate. Continue reading “Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014”
Author: Gus Clemens
Yarden Blanc de Blancs Brut 2008
Deep, rich golden color; lemon and flowers on the nose; green apple, fresh-baked bread, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Yarden Blanc de Blancs Brut 2008”
Simi Reserve Russian River Chardonnay 2013
Warm yellow-gold color; pineapple, baked apple nose, flowers; delightful green apple, pear, tangerine, honey on the palate. Continue reading “Simi Reserve Russian River Chardonnay 2013”
Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015
Light yellow color with hint of green; classic Marlborough nose with cut grass, citrus on the nose; lemongrass, lime, tropical fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015”
Boutari Santorini Kallisti Reserve 2013
Gorgeous, brilliant yellow color; apple, peach, vanilla, smoke on the nose; rich, full-fruit, green apple, melon, tropical fruit, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Boutari Santorini Kallisti Reserve 2013”
Torresella Prosecco Extra Dry NV
Straw yellow color; pear, delicate floral nose; white melon, pear, star fruit on the palate. Continue reading “Torresella Prosecco Extra Dry NV”
Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2014
Gold-yellow color; citrus, apricot, pear on the nose; pear, peach, tangerine, nectarine on the palate; Continue reading “Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2014”
Kim Crawford Wild Grace Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay Small Parcels 2014
Light gold-straw color; peach, citrus nose; citrus, melon, pear, some oak, light butter and tincture of toast on the palate. Continue reading “Kim Crawford Wild Grace Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay Small Parcels 2014”
Types of rosé
Any red grape can rise to rosé. Continue reading “Types of rosé”
Frei Brothers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2013
Dark purple-black color; cherry, cassis, dark fruits, chocolate on the nose; loads of almost-jammy black fruit, oak on the initial attack on the palate, but calms down nicely with a little air. Continue reading “Frei Brothers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2013”