Author: gusclemens

Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, cherry, violets on the nose; tart cherry, blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, licorice, pepper, tobacco, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale gold color; apple, citrus on the nose; golden apple, lemon, papaya, guava, oak spice, vanilla, minerality/saline on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium copper color; strawberry, watermelon, citrus on the nose; red watermelon, strawberry, lemon, citrus, minerality on the palate. Continue reading →

The COVID-19 pandemic is a psychological, cultural, and—regrettably—political event as well as an epidemiological cataclysm. It also changed the wine world. Examples: Continue reading →

Medium ruby color; plum, cherry, lemon blossom, hibiscus, green tea on the nose; cherry, red plum, blackberry, redcurrant, raspberry, coffee on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale copper color; strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, rose blossom on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, tangerine, blood orange, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; red berry, plum, black fruits, leather, violets on the nose; red plum, blackberry, cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, mint, oak, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale straw color; yellow plum, honeysuckle, lemon, citrus blossoms on the nose; green apple, grapefruit, yellow plum, lemon, Asian pear, melon, minerality, beeswax on the palate. Continue reading →

French wine labels can flummox even experienced, sophisticated enjoyers of wine. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, blueberry on the nose; blackberry, plum, black fruits, cherry, redcurrant, licorice, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading →