Author: gusclemens

Very light yellow color; orange blossom, pineapple, peach on vivid nose; mandarin orange, tropical fruits, honey on the palate; Continue reading →

Inky black-dark ruby color; olive, dark berries on the nose; dark cherry, liquorice, balsamic flavors on the palate. Continue reading →

Vivid pink-red color; big strawberry on the nose with riffs of rose; strawberry, red berries on lively body, nice finish. Continue reading →

Light, luminescent pink rose color; delicate nose of peach, strawberry, flowers; subtle peach, raspberry, strawberry on the palate; Continue reading →

Dark ruby color; plum, blackberry, mulberry on the nose; smooth, supple on the palate with black fruits, dark cherry, plum, blackcurrant tang on the finish. Continue reading →

Beautiful golden-yellow color; apple, white fruit, slate on the nose; white pear, passion fruit, citrus on the palate; dry, but not flinty or steely; medium body, velvety smooth, nice acidity (3.40 pH), long tasty finish with spice hints. Continue reading →

Bright yellow-green color; floral nose with hint of honey; light in the mouth green apple, grapefruit, lemon-lime; brisk acidity, fresh, lingering tartness-saltiness on the finish. Lively, balanced.  Continue reading →

Lovely translucent ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; medium body with tasty ripe red fruits, hint of earth, spice; silky tannin, bright acidity, a classic Oregon-style, palate-pleasing pinot noir.  Continue reading →

Writing about wine for Mother’s Day is fraught with peril. Continue reading →

Dark garnet-red color; blackberry, chocolate, violets on the nose; big and viscous in the mouth with jammy blueberry, black cherry, plum, chocolate on the palate; Continue reading →