Light yellow-gold color; peach, some honey on the nose; medium body with peach, nectarine, white fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Ponzi Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve Willamette Valley 2012”
Author: Gus Clemens
Rotari Rosé Trento Talento NV
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 “Rotari Rosé Trento Talento NV”
Bodegas Valdamor Namorio Albariño Rias Baixas 2014
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
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.
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Sparkling cocktails
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 “Sparkling cocktails”
Stobi Vranec Veritas Red Wine 2011
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 “Stobi Vranec Veritas Red Wine 2011”
13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Light golden straw color; lively citrus nose; lemon-lime, grapefruit, green apple, citrus, peach on the palate. Continue reading “13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc 2015”
Qupé A Modern White Central Coast 2014
Light golden yellow color with hint of green; floral nose; pear, some citrus, spice, apple on the palate. Continue reading “Qupé A Modern White Central Coast 2014”
Ulises Valdez Lancel Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010
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 “Ulises Valdez Lancel Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010”
Insurrection Shiraz-Cab Sauv 2014
Garnet color with slight translucence; rich red fruit, plum on the nose; big fruit—red cherry, plum, red berries, raspberry, toasty oak, chocolate, spice, pepper, on the palate. Continue reading “Insurrection Shiraz-Cab Sauv 2014”