Author: gusclemens

Very pale copper color; white peach, cantaloup, citrus, crushed stone on the nose; white peach, watermelon, Meyer lemon, orange, strawberry, almond, honey, minerality on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale straw color; lemon, peach on the nose; lemon, white peach, tangerine, tropical fruit, passionfruit on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale gold color; bread yeast/buttered croissant, apple, citrus on the nose; green apple, melon, pear, citrus, lemon, honey on the palate. Continue reading →

Last week we argued Champagne was a poor choice for a wedding reception. Too many people, too high prices, too much cacophony to appreciate expensive French bubbles. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, blueberry, leather, cedar on the nose; cherry, dark fruits, strawberry jam, tobacco, mint, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale gold color; apple, pear, bread on the nose; honeydew melon, citrus, honey on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium ruby color; black cherry, blueberry, clover, forest floor on the nose; black cherry, blueberry, cranberry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

Medium copper-pale salmon color; red berries, strawberries, tropical fruit on subtle nose; strawberry, cherry cola, watermelon on simple, pleasing palate. Continue reading →

Pale copper color; strawberry, citrus, raspberry, minerals, fresh flowers on delicate nose; watermelon, strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit, tangerine, minerality on the palate. Continue reading →

June—the wedding month. Time for celebration and Champagne. Well, yes and no. Continue reading →