Author: gusclemens

Michael David Earthquake Petite Sirah 2013: Very dark purple, opaque color; blueberry nose; flamboyantly rich fruit flavors—blackberry, blueberry, fig, boysenberry, sweet plum on the palate; Continue reading →

Researchers recently reported red wine fights cavities, marking the latest in the horde of reasons for enjoying wine.
Alas, there are stains on this rosé picture. Stains. Literally. On your teeth and on your stemware. Relax, we have solutions. Continue reading →

Isaac Fernandez Seleccion Utiel-Requena Bovale 2012: Inky black-ruby color; blackberry, dark cherry, oak hint on the nose; full in the mouth with sweet blackberry, dark cherry, mocha, vanilla, spice lingers on finish; Continue reading →

Martini Prosecco NV: Light yellow color with hint of green; apple, pear, orange blossoms on the nose; citrus, apple, peach; dry, light, crisp, balanced, subdued bubbles. Continue reading →

Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) 2011: Inky, dark burgundy color; raspberry, blueberry on the nose; sour cherry, raspberry, plum, cocoa, tea, sleek, smooth, elegant on the palate; Continue reading →

Trione Block Twenty-One Cabernet Sauvignon 2009: Inky purple color; dark fruits on nose that presages power on the palate; loaded with red and black currant, ripe cherry, dark plum, clove, spice—especially on the finish; Continue reading →

Last week’s advice for Christmas was restraint—don’t go with high-dollar wine that will not be appreciated amid Christmas chaos and celebration.
New Year’s is different. Continue reading →

Château Roc de Ségur Bordeaux 2011: Dark ruby color; cherry, plum, wisp of vanilla on generous nose; plenty of ripe fruit, black cherry, plum, smoke, spice; Continue reading →

Ruby color, translucence; cherry, bell pepper, strawberry nose; dark berries, cranberry, spice, plum, cassis, tobacco-oak on the palate; gritty tannins, good acidy, long finish. Continue reading →

Orma Toscana 2009: Inky purple color; cherry, leather nose; black cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, plum; chewy in the mouth, dusty-velverty tannins that significantly contribute to the overall presentation on the palate. Continue reading →