Author: gusclemens

Deep purple-black color; dark fruits, black pepper, leather on the nose; plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, mocha, meat, oak notes on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep rose-pink color; strawberry, light flowers on the nose; pink grapefruit, strawberry, raspberry, pink naval orange on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium salmon color; roses, delicate flowers, black pepper on the nose; orange zest, citrus, raspberry, white peach on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale yellow color; some grass, lime on light nose; crisp lime, grapefruit, citrus, white peach, pineapple on the palate. Continue reading →

Like Mother’s Day last month, a Father’s Day wine column is problematic. Continue reading →

Pale copper color; orange peel, redcurrant, minerals on the nose; peach, nectarine, citrus, pink grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale ruby color; cherry, blackberry, vanilla on the nose; cherry, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium copper-rose color; strawberry, raspberry, cherry candy on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, maraschino cherry, white peach, hint of citrus on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale straw color; peach, mango, lemon and orange zest on the nose; honeydew melon, green apple, pear, lemon, caramel on the palate. Continue reading →

“Jammy” is two-edged wine term. On the one hand, high praise when wine comes from expertly managed vineyards and adroit winemakers. On the other hand, when referencing factory wine, it is unsubtle insult. Continue reading →