Medium copper color; raspberry, cherry, peach, violets on the nose; raspberry, tart cherry, white peach on the palate. Continue reading
Author: gusclemens
Wine no-no’s 12-8-2021
Holidays can be prime time for vino blunders. Be your better self. This is a time for joy and bonhomie, so pass on these unwholesome wine gaffes: Continue reading
Rutherford Hill Limited Release Oakville Merlot, Napa Valley 2018
Deep ruby color; blueberry, black cherry, boysenberry, cedar on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, blackberry, coffee, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading
La Gioiosa Et Amorosa Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG NV
Pale straw color; golden apple, floral nose; yellow and green apples, pear, pineapple, honeydew melon, citrus, chalk on the palate. Continue reading
L’Ecole No. 41 Walla Walla Valley Perigee Seven Hills Vineyard 2015, 2018
Deep ruby color; black plum, blueberry, cedar, leather on the nose; black cherry, black plum, blueberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading
Louis Roederer Champagne Collection 242 NV
Medium gold color; yellow apple, bread, lemon, subtle oak on the nose; yellow and green apple, lemon tart, citrus, brioche, saline on the palate. Continue reading
Public Goods Rosé 2020
Medium copper color; watermelon, strawberry, loganberry on the nose; strawberry, cherry, plum, watermelon, blood orange on the palate. Continue reading
Dramatic drop in wine production 12-1-2021
At its heart, winemaking is farming. And, at its heart, farming is an inconstant, ever-challenging enterprise. The year 2021 is a case in point. Continue reading
Landmark Overlook Pinot Noir 2019
Medium ruby color; strawberry, plum, cherry, vanilla, leather, camphor, floral notes on the nose; plum, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, vanilla, cinnamon, toasted oak on the palate. Continue reading
Chateau de Saint Cosme Les Deux Albion Red Côtes du Rhône 2018
Deep ruby color; blueberry, black cherry, plum, leather, violets on the nose; plum, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, black cherry, licorice, pepper on the palate. Continue reading
