Nebbiolo is the extraordinary grape closely identified with the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy and particularly with the region’s great wines: Barolo and Barbaresco. Let’s explore. Continue reading “Nebbiolo—kings and queens 12-4-2024”
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Rodney Strong Vineyards Russian River Valley Reserve Pinot Noir 2021
Medium ruby color; cherry, black raspberry, strawberry, plum, wet stone, clove, earth—forest floor, toasted oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Rodney Strong Vineyards Russian River Valley Reserve Pinot Noir 2021”
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars KARIA Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2022
Pale gold color; golden apple, mango, pear, honeydew melon, peach, lemon-lime citrus, oak spice, butter, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars KARIA Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2022”
Ceretto ArnPhoeis Blange Langhe DOC 2022
Pale straw color; apple, grapefruit, pear, peach, Meyer lemon, minerality, almonds, honey, herbs, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Ceretto ArnPhoeis Blange Langhe DOC 2022”
Los Vascos Cromas Carménère Gran Reserva, Valle de Colchagua, Chile 2019
Deep ruby, purple color; black cherry, plum, blackberry, raspberry, chocolate, white pepper, herbs, allspice, herbaceous on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Los Vascos Cromas Carménère Gran Reserva, Valle de Colchagua, Chile 2019”
Natalie MacLean interviews Gus Clemens
Natalie MacLean, the leading online wine expert in Canada, interviewed me for her podcast/video interview. It posted today (10-16-2019). The segment is 45 minutes long and the quality is good. Natalie is a charming personality and interviewer. If you are interested in Natalie’s online material and me talking about wine in general and about Texas wine and several other stories, here is the link to the video interview:
Link to video of the interview
Natalie MacLean interview podcast
Negatives & cures
More wine descriptors and some cures: Continue reading “Negatives & cures”
Llano Estacado Viviano Superiore Rosso 2010
Dark ruby color with hint of translucence; vivid raspberry, cherry, spice, smoke on the nose; blackberry, dark cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant tang, tart red cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Llano Estacado Viviano Superiore Rosso 2010”
Nortico Dry Rosé 2015
Delightful light rose color; watermelon, red berry on the nose; red currant, red fruits, watermelon, strawberry, distinct minerals and touch of saline on the palate.
Rotari Brut, Talento Trento DOC 2013
Yellow with green hints color; apple, pear, bread nose; apple, pear, yeast on the palate. Continue reading “Rotari Brut, Talento Trento DOC 2013”