Author: gusclemens

All Hallows’ Eve—Halloween—is the first and weirdest, of the three harvest festivals. Thanksgiving and Christmas are the others. Continue reading →

Medium ruby color; cherry, strawberry, earth, oak, flowers on the nose; cherry, plum, raspberry, red berries, oak spice, sage on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; black cherry, prune, mulberry on the nose; dark cherry, blackcurrant, plum, chocolate, balsamic notes, earthiness on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale yellow color; apple, almond, brioche on the nose; green apple, Meyer lemon, lime, pear, bread yeast on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium purple color; cherry, plum, blueberry on the nose; cherry, red fruit, green olive, spice, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium ruby color; plum, cherry, blackberry on the nose; black cherry, plum, cranberry, some earthy notes on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep purple color; blackberry, chocolate, tobacco on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, plum, redcurrant, chocolate, licorice, leather, oak on the palate. Continue reading →

This wine column began 12 years ago this week. What a delicious adventure it continues to be. Indulge me as I answer some questions I get asked all the time. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, plum on the nose; cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep gold color; raspberry, apple, orchard fruit, bread yeast on the nose; redcurrant, almond, lemon, crème brûlée, baked apple, pie crust on the palate. Continue reading →