Author: gusclemens

Delicate rose-coral color with persistent bubbles; strawberry, raspberry, florals on the nose; full-bodied with strawberry, honey, cherry, figs, liquorice, jasmine on the palate very long, sophisticated, spicy, fresh finish; superb acidity, tight minerals, bone dry; 63% pinot noir, 37% chardonnay. Continue reading →

Felipe Rutini Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2012: Inky dark purple color; dark fruit, cherry, clove on the nose; dark fruits, cherry, strawberry, chocolate, coffee, vanilla on the palate; Continue reading →

McPherson La Herencia 2013: Deep translucent red color; cedar, vanilla, dark fruits on the nose; concentrated dark fruits, black cherry, plum, strawberry, licorice, chocolate, smoke on the palate; Continue reading →

Martini & Rossi Sparkling Rosé: Lovely rose-pink color; citrus, peach, roses on the nose; mildly sweet, strawberry, citrus, orange peel on the palate. Continue reading →

Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014: Pale yellow color; pear, lemon, nutmeg on the nose; apple, pear, pinch of peach, vanilla, minerals on the palate; Continue reading →

FYI: People who don’t do wine do wine at Thanksgiving do wine at Thanksgiving.
BTW: Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Continue reading →

Ravenswood Barricia Zinfandel Single Vineyard 2013: Inky dark color; rich black cherry, dark berries, plum on the nose; Continue reading →

Moët & Chandon 2006 Grand Vintage Rosé: Light orange-rose color; delicate peach, mango, strawberry, honeysuckle nose; Continue reading →

Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris 2014: Very light straw color; grapefruit, nectarine, pinch of peach on the nose; Continue reading →

Nederburg Heritage Heroes The Motorcycle Marvel 2011: Garnet-deep red with translucence color; raspberry, cherry nose; raspberry, cherry, black olive, spice, touch of coffee, leather, meat on the palate; Continue reading →