Author: gusclemens

Deep ruby-black color; cherry, licorice, baking spice, black pepper on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, dark plum, raspberry, pepper, vanilla, hint of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

Very deep gold color; lemon curd, butterscotch, fig spice, key lime pie on the nose; yellow apple, Anjou pear, vanilla, honeydew melon, creme brûlée, lemon meringue, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading →

• Why don’t wine smells always correspond to wine tastes? Continue reading →

Almost black color; chocolate, black cherry, raspberry, strawberry on vivid nose; black fruits, chocolate, orange zest, raspberry on the palate. Continue reading →

Cherry red-gold-amber color; chocolate, golden raisin, marmalade, walnut, caramel, on the nose; strong oloroso notes, round and fruity, not significantly sweet, bitter almond finish keeps this in line. Continue reading →

Medium straw-yellow color with hints of green; white flowers, orange blossoms, pear, apple, banana on the nose; white peach, citrus, orange peel, lemon, mango, minerality, hint of almond on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby-crimson color; blackberry, plum, garigue, cherry on the nose; very nice fruit—strawberry, plum, black cherry, some leather, herbs, spice, cassis on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium purple color; blueberry, blackcurrant, violets on the nose; blueberry, plum, blackcurrant, touch of minerality on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; red berries, cherry, plum on the nose; cherry, plum, hint of chocolate, some blackcurrant, pencil-shavings on the palate. Continue reading →

After last week’s introduction, more about wine aging. Continue reading →