Author: gusclemens

Winery tasting rooms are closed. A terrible blow, especially for smaller wineries. Some, however, believe the COVID crisis could reshape the industry for the better. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; red cherry, plum on the nose; sour cherry, plum, blackberry, minerality, white pepper on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; cherry, red fruits on the nose; cherry, plum, blackcurant, leather, chocolate, vanilla, spice on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, blueberry, blackberry, cherry, plum on the nose; black cherry, plum, cedar, cocoa, oak spice, eucalyptus on the palate. Continue reading →

As sheltering-in-place, face masks, and social distancing save lives, COVID likely forever alters “normal life.” Notes from the world of wine and alcohol: Continue reading →

Medium ruby color; cherry, dried flowers on the nose; black cherry, red berries, roasted tomato on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; cherry, hibiscus on the nose; cherry, plum, strawberry, pomegranate, clove, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep straw color; citrus, white flowers, herbs, green apple on the nose; pear, lemon, peach, apple, pineapple, ginger, bit of banana on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium copper color; strawberry, cherry, mint on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, black cherry, tropical fruit on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale straw with hint of green color; white flowers, golden apple on the nose; golden apple, pear, lemon, honeydew melon on the palate. Continue reading →