It is early January. Barely into winter. Except it isn’t barely into winter if you reckon by the more rational system of “meteorological seasons.” By that measure, we are one-third-plus finished with winter. Huh? Continue reading
Author: gusclemens
Calcu Futa Cabernet Sauvignon, Calchagua Valley, Chile 2016
Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry, oak, leather on the nose; cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, red plum, peppercorn on the palate. Continue reading
La Valentina Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Rosé 2021
Medium salmon color; strawberry, cherry, blood orange on the nose; strawberry, pomegranate, cherry, watermelon, salinity on the palate. Continue reading
Adobe Road Blue Dog Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, Napa Valley 2018
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, cherry, strawberry on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, plum, fig, black pepper on the palate. Continue reading
Start the year with wine good news 12-28-2022
Let’s end this year and begin the next on a high note. A Japanese study found people over age 75 may benefit from a regular glass of wine. Continue reading
Maison Les Alexandrins Syrah 2020
Medium purple color; plum, tobacco, faint cherry on the nose; plum, blueberry, cherry, bacon fat, smoke on the palate. Continue reading
Lake Sonoma Winery Lazy Dog Vineyard Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Deep ruby color; cherry, vanilla, licorice on the nose; sour cherry, redcurrant, rhubarb, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading
Cannonball Sauvignon Blanc, California 2020
Medium straw color; lemon-lime, pineapple, on the nose; lemon, lime, white peach, grapefruit, nectarine, apricot on the palate. Continue reading
Quinta das Arcas Arca Nova Alvarinho, Minho 2020
Deep straw-gold color; lemon, orange, tropical fruit on the nose; lemon zest, grapefruit, peach, mint, salinity on the palate. Continue reading
Acrobat Rosé Wine, Oregon 2021
Medium copper color; strawberry, lime on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, tropical fruit, lime, citrus on the palate. Continue reading
