Author: gusclemens

Ruffino Prosecco NV: Light yellow-green color; peach, citrus, pear on the nose; peach, honey, lemon-lime, apple, pear on the palate; Continue reading →

Bisol Desiderio Jeio Prosecco Brut NV: Pale yellow-green color; light floral nose; rich feel on the palate with grapefruit, citrus, light-but-persistent effervesce; Continue reading →

McBride Sisters Truvée Chardonnay Central Coast 2014: Gold-yellow color; apple, pear on the nose; green apple, nectarine, green melon, pear on the palate; Continue reading →

Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec Mendoza 2013: Dark purple-black color; plum, black cherry nose; berry flavors, plum, black cherry, spice, oak on the palate; Continue reading →

Stoller Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir 2012: Dark ruby color with slight translucence; cherry, raspberry on a Burgundian nose; tart dark cherry, raspberry, spice on the palate, Continue reading →

Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc Napa Valley 2014: Gold-yellow color; citrus, peach nose; citrus, lemon-lime, orange zest, apple slice, minerals on the palate; smooth, very approachable Continue reading →

Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley 2010: Inky black-crimson color; red berries, leather, mint, spice on lovely nose; cherry, dark plum, delicious fruit on the palate; Continue reading →

Who drinks wine? In this holiday season, thanks to holiday party merry-go-round, almost everyone who drinks alcohol drinks wine—even if they prefer brews or fire water.
But who drinks wine irrespective of season? The Gallup organization did extensive research on this pressing question; here are answers. Continue reading →

Bocelli Rosso Toscana IGT 2013: Dark ruby-purple with some translucence; raspberry, cherry nose; dark fruits, cherry, plum, chocolate on the palate; Continue reading →

Willamette Valley Vineyards Bernau Block Pinot Noir 2012: Deep ruby-purple color with faint translucence; superbly complex and delightful nose with plum, raspberry, blackberry, some earth; Continue reading →