Author: gusclemens

Very pale amber color (this has been properly stored for five years, it likely was lighter color when younger); subtle pear notes on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Pale gold color; citrus, Mandarin orange, lemon, grapefruit, pear, green apple, banana, grass, crushed stone, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Medium yellow color; grapefruit, green apple, lemon-lime, pear, tropical fruit, honey, minerality, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Very light green hazy-cloudy color; honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, pear, citrus hint on the nose and palate (when served chilled); apple, coconut, sweet potato (when served warm). Continue reading →

In general, wines can be divided into varietals and blends. This being wine, it is not so black-and-white simple. Let’s explore. Continue reading →

Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, earth, leather, licorice, black tea, thyme, tobacco, oak, vanilla, menthol on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; blackberry, boysenberry, mulberry, strawberry jam, black cherry, fig, raspberry, mocha, baking spices, lavender on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Medium gold color; white peach, pear, green apple, citrus, tangerine, lychee, honey, ginger, minerality, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Medium ruby color; cherry, black raspberry, mushroom, vanilla, coconut, vanilla, sweet spice, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Wine scores. Oh, my. On one level, ridiculous. On another level, essential to wine’s success over the past half century. Some observations. Continue reading →