Author: gusclemens

Pale copper color; strawberry, peach, raspberry, hibiscus on the nose; strawberry, pomegranate, raspberry, white cherry, peach, citrus on the palate. Continue reading →

It is high summer in South America. Time to hit swimming pools and beaches while wishing everyone “Feliz Navidad!” Continue reading →

Medium amber color; strawberry, raspberry, bread yeast on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, white peach, blood orange on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium straw color; green apple, citrus, pepper, bees wax, spice on the nose; green apple, pear, grapefruit, mango, citrus, lemon, minerality on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; black cherry, dark plum, raspberry, blackberry, baking chocolate, vanilla, spice on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; cherry, black tea, spice, vanilla, cedar on the nose; cherry—both dried and sour, blackberry, plum, roasted tomato, oak on the palate. Continue reading →

There are five terms you often will find in reports about wine. Understanding what they mean and how they affect wine can help you make choices. A quick review. Continue reading →

Pale copper color; light red fruit on the nose; cherry, light red grapes, redcurrant on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep purple color; plum, blueberry, smoked meat on the nose; plum, blueberry, blackberry, cherry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

Once upon a time Napa Valley was a place of pastoral legend. Blessed with the bucolic beauties of wooded knolls, forested slopes, springtime fields dappled with mustard flowers, summertime’s lush greenery, the valley aflame in reds and yellows come fall. The human presence was a smattering of vineyards and family-owned wineries, dairies, cattle ranches, walnut groves, plum-tree orchards. Continue reading →