Inky black-dark ruby color; olive, dark berries on the nose; dark cherry, liquorice, balsamic flavors on the palate. Continue reading “Conde de Velázquez Condesa Real Premium Blend Red Wine 2012”
Author: Gus Clemens
Ruffino Rosé Sparkling Wine NV
Vivid pink-red color; big strawberry on the nose with riffs of rose; strawberry, red berries on lively body, nice finish. Continue reading “Ruffino Rosé Sparkling Wine NV”
Champagne Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve NV
Light, luminescent pink rose color; delicate nose of peach, strawberry, flowers; subtle peach, raspberry, strawberry on the palate; Continue reading “Champagne Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve NV”
Purple Heart Napa Valley Red Wine 2013
Dark ruby color; plum, blackberry, mulberry on the nose; smooth, supple on the palate with black fruits, dark cherry, plum, blackcurrant tang on the finish. Continue reading “Purple Heart Napa Valley Red Wine 2013”
Golan Heights Winery Yarden Odem Vineyard Chardonnay 2014
Beautiful golden-yellow color; apple, white fruit, slate on the nose; white pear, passion fruit, citrus on the palate; dry, but not flinty or steely; medium body, velvety smooth, nice acidity (3.40 pH), long tasty finish with spice hints. Continue reading “Golan Heights Winery Yarden Odem Vineyard Chardonnay 2014”
Adegas Galegas D. Pedro Soutomaior Albarino 2014
Bright yellow-green color; floral nose with hint of honey; light in the mouth green apple, grapefruit, lemon-lime; brisk acidity, fresh, lingering tartness-saltiness on the finish. Lively, balanced. Continue reading “Adegas Galegas D. Pedro Soutomaior Albarino 2014”
Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2014
Lovely translucent ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; medium body with tasty ripe red fruits, hint of earth, spice; silky tannin, bright acidity, a classic Oregon-style, palate-pleasing pinot noir. Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2014”
Mother’s Day
Writing about wine for Mother’s Day is fraught with peril. Continue reading “Mother’s Day”
Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge 2011
Dark garnet-red color; blackberry, chocolate, violets on the nose; big and viscous in the mouth with jammy blueberry, black cherry, plum, chocolate on the palate; Continue reading “Ancient Peaks Oyster Ridge 2011”
Artesa Carneros Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2013
Bright, light yellow color; honey, nectarine on the nose; medium-plus with peach, lemon, green apple on the palate. Continue reading “Artesa Carneros Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2013”