Hey Mambo Sultry Red 2013: Dark crimson color; cherry, dark fruits, balsamic nose; big fruit-driven, jammy blend of California’s big, fruit-driven varieties—44% tempranillo; 28% syrah; 14% merlot; 7% zinfandel, 6% petite sirah, 1% barbera—from Clarksburg, Paso Robles, and Lodi (the blend formula changes with each vintage). Continue reading “Hey Mambo Sultry Red 2013”
Author: Gus Clemens
Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir 2014:
Translucent ruby color; strawberry, cherry nose; vivid flavors of strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, plum in light-medium mouth, sip of cola slides into the flavor profile, too; Continue reading “Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir 2014:”
Plungerhead Lodi Zinfandel 2013
Plungerhead Lodi Zinfandel 2013: Dark purple with slight hint of translucence; cherry, blackberry, vanilla on the nose; cherry, strawberry, sweet berries, blackberry, pepper, mocha, oak on the palate; Continue reading “Plungerhead Lodi Zinfandel 2013”
A Tribute to Grace Grenache Santa Barbara County 2012
A Tribute to Grace Grenache Santa Barbara County 2012: Delicately light cherry-red, translucent color; strawberry, earth, herbs on the delicate nose; cherry, strawberry on the palate; Continue reading “A Tribute to Grace Grenache Santa Barbara County 2012”
Super Bowl
Four days until America’s biggest unofficial national holiday.
If you host a Super Bowl party, you face super challenges in choosing the right food and drink to bowl over your friends. Continue reading “Super Bowl”
Astrolabe Voyage Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008
Astrolabe Voyage Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008: Medium ruby color; cherry, dried lavender-herbs on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry on the palate; medium body, medium tannin, supple in the mouth, nicely delicious and politely approachable. Continue reading “Astrolabe Voyage Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008”
Thomas Fogarty Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2012
Lovely translucent burgundy color; cherry, spice nose; cranberry, black cherry, sour cherry, plum, spice, green tea, menthol, refined oak on the palate; Continue reading “Thomas Fogarty Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2012”
Toad Hollow Unoaked Chardonnay Mendocino County Francine’s Selection 2014
Toad Hollow Unoaked Chardonnay Mendocino County Francine’s Selection 2014: Light yellow-green color; melon, apricot, pineapple, apple nose; peach, pear, lemon, lime and Granny Smith, yellow green-apple, tickle of tangerine on the palate. Continue reading “Toad Hollow Unoaked Chardonnay Mendocino County Francine’s Selection 2014”
Varozza Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena 2009
Varozza Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena 2009: Inky purple-black color; deep blackberry, dark cherry, plum nose; plum, black cherry, blackberry, chocolate, licorice, earth on the palate; Continue reading “Varozza Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena 2009”
McPherson Les Copains Brothers Blend White 2013
McPherson Les Copains Brothers Blend White 2013: Rich gold color; orange blossom-orange peel, melon nose; citrus, white melon, hints of cherry-raspberry on the palate. Continue reading “McPherson Les Copains Brothers Blend White 2013”