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    Month: December 2017

    Croft Reserve Tawny Porto

    Posted on December 19, 2017 by gusclemens

    Light brick red color; rich fruit, caramel, clove, nuts on the nose; butterscotch, strawberry jam, cardamom citrus notes, raspberry, caramel, redcurrant, spice, nuts on the palate. Continue reading →

    Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port

    Posted on December 18, 2017 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby-garnet color; fresh and  lively on red cherry, plum, strawberry nose; red cherry and berry galore, spice, chocolate, plum on the palate. Continue reading →

    Warre’s Otima 10 Ten Year Old Tawny Port

    Posted on December 18, 2017 by gusclemens

    Pale tawny color; dried fruit, walnuts, brown sugar on the nose; nutty flavors, caramelized orange peel, strawberry, plum, caramel, nutmeg on the palate. Continue reading →

    Toad Hollow Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi, California 2014

    Posted on December 16, 2017 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; cherry, cedar, white pepper on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, chocolate, baking spices, hint of vanilla on the palate. Continue reading →

    Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

    Posted on December 16, 2017 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; black cherry, cherry candy, blackberry on the nose; blackberry, black cherry, plum, dark chocolate, some oak and vanilla on the palate. Continue reading →

    Grandes Vinos y Viñedos 3C Cariñena 2014

    Posted on December 14, 2017 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; cherry, berry, meat on the nose; sour cherry, plum, raspberry, blueberry, pinch of salt on the palate. Continue reading →

    Christmas gifts

    Posted on December 13, 2017 by gusclemens

    Wine and wine accessories are welcome gifts for the Christmas-holiday season. Since possibilities are almost endless, some suggestions in various price ranges: Continue reading →

    19 Crimes The Banished Dark Red 2016

    Posted on December 11, 2017 by gusclemens

    Deep purple-black color; blackberry, plum, vanilla, chocolate on the nose; blackberry, blueberry, plum, oak, sweet tobacco, dark chocolate, clove on the palate. Continue reading →

    Purple Heart Napa Valley Red Wine 2014

    Posted on December 10, 2017 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; plum, cinnamon, redcurrant on faint nose; red and black cherries, plum, blackberry, plum, redcurrant, strawberry candy on the palate. Continue reading →

    Chateau Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

    Posted on December 9, 2017 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackberry, vanilla baking spices on the nose; red and black cherry, blackberry, plum, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading →

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