Author: gusclemens

Rich dark purple color; black cherry, raspberry, black olive on the nose; black cherry, dark plum, blackberry on the palate. Continue reading →

Light yellow color; faint whiff of petrol (common for riesling), followed by light apple, orange, and pear notes on the nose; orange, peach, green apple, some pineapple and honey on the palate.
Off-dry, with the ripe fruit and touch of sweetness balanced by gracious acidity. If you favor a dry riesling or a sweet riesling, this is not your pour. If you want to split the difference with a shade toward dry, this is for you. Should be very popular for a range of tastes; it certainly is drinkable for those who prefer dry. Smooth, very easy drinker, very clean finish. Continue reading →

Translucent ruby red color; cherry, flowers on the nose; blackberry, red plum, some smoke and spice, finishes with red currant tang on the palate. Continue reading →

Light straw gold with hint of green color; honeysuckle, peach, yeast on the nose; golden apple, ripe peach, lilt of lemon on the palate. Continue reading →

It may not be proper, but some people refer to Prosecco as Italy’s Champagne. Continue reading →

Lemon-yellow with tinge of green color; pear, yeast on elegant nose; pear, lemon-lime on the palate. Continue reading →

Translucent burgundy color; black cherry, plum, raspberry, on the nose; black cherry, cranberry, raspberry, spice, brown sugar on the palate with redcurrant tang on the finish. Continue reading →

Light straw yellow-green color; peach, grapefruit on the nose; grapefruit, lemon, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading →

Inky dark color; red cherry, dark fruits, oak, vanilla on the nose; chocolate, dark fruits, blackberry jam, oak, cedar on the palate.

The red wine blend includes cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, and likely others; the winery does not specify, only stating “non-varietal”, so this tastes like a field blend of whatever rich red grapes this Treasury Wine Estates winery could grab at the moment. Continue reading →

Light straw yellow color; citrus, grapefruit, lime, on vivid nose; grapefruit, apple, citrus, tangerine, peach on the palate. Continue reading →