Author: gusclemens

We are privileged to live in a wine time that surpasses all of history for quality, consistency, and availability. Wines that would have evoked drooling admiration a half century ago now are available in quantity for $20 or less at your neighborhood supermarket. Continue reading →

Medium gold color; apple, tangerine, butterscotch, sourdough bread, oak spice on the nose; yellow apple, granny smith apple, pineapple, tangerine, vanilla, oak on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale gold color; citrus, lemon zest, nectarine, herbaceous notes on the nose; green apple, peach, pear, saline on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale copper color; cherry, apple, bread yeast on the nose; cherry, raspberry, yellow apple, citrus on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale ruby color; black cherry, sandalwood, blackberry on the nose; blackberry, black plum, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, tobacco on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale gold color; lime, chili peppers, minerals, saline on the nose; lemon-lime, grapefruit, citrus, pineapple, saline on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale gold color; baked apple, honeysuckle, vanilla, lemon, petrol on the nose; lemon, pear, yellow apple, minerality, hint of honey, petrol, dill pickle on the palate. Continue reading →

Pale copper color; strawberry, pink grapefruit, red apple, rose petals, honeysuckle on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, white peach, cherry, pink grapefruit, lemon on the palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; black cherry, black plum, black fruits, violets, clove on the nose; blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, black plum, dark chocolate, mint, oak on the palate. Continue reading →

If you enjoy California chardonnay, you likely have Charles Wente and his children to thank for it. Continue reading →