Author: gusclemens

Grape vines produce grapes in a cycle. They are dormant in winter, but there still is activity in the vineyard. The vines stockpile carbohydrates in anticipation of spring. Roots may push deeper—deep roots are what allows vines to survive and flourish. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; blackberry, black cherry, tea, cedar, leather, earth on the nose; blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, plum, blackcurrant, tobacco, mocha on the palate. Continue reading →

Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carménère Peumo 2016: Deep ruby color; dark fruits, tobacco, earth on the nose; cherry, raspberry, green olive, black plum, mocha, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; blackcurrant, black cherry, pine, oak spice, wet concrete on the nose; blackberry, blueberry, plum, blackcurrant, black cherry, mint hint on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, plum, herbs on the nose; plum, cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, vanilla, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale straw color; lemon, citrus on the nose; lemon-lime, green apple, peach, grapefruit, apricot, honeydew melon, cut grass on the palate. Continue reading →

Land acquired. Grape variety/varieties selected. Vineyard laid out. Training system, other infrastructure in place. Time to put vines in the ground. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; dark fruits black cherry on the nose; honey, dark and delicious fruit, prune, black plum, black cherry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

Selection of grape variety, topography of the vineyard, and inclinations of vineyard owner and viticulturist influence the next big decision—vine training system. Continue reading →

Mi Sueño Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2016: Deep ruby-garnet color; dark plum, black cherry, boysenberry, wet earth on the nose; ripe black cherry, dark plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, dark chocolate, oak, tobacco, pepper on the palate. Continue reading →