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    Month: June 2023

    Back to basics 6-21-2023

    Posted on June 20, 2023 by gusclemens

    Arcane knowledge is the bane of wine writers. While we fulminate over nuance differences between bâtonnage and pump-over, readers roll their eyes over esoteric words with obscure, oddly accented letters. Continue reading →

    Prie Vineyards Counoise, Claypool Vineyard, Lodi 2020

    Posted on June 19, 2023 by gusclemens

    Pale garnet color; strawberry, raspberry, plum on the nose; raspberry, plum, strawberry, licorice, pepper on the palate. Continue reading →

    Winter’s Hill Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2022

    Posted on June 19, 2023 by gusclemens

    Medium copper color; strawberry, lemon on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, lemon, citrus, grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading →

    Nestore Bosco Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2018

    Posted on June 18, 2023 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; red cherry, red plum, red berries on the nose; red cherry and plum, blackberry on the palate. Continue reading →

    Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne NV

    Posted on June 17, 2023 by gusclemens

    Deep copper color; raspberry, cherry, bright red fruit, toast on the nose; raspberry, strawberry, orange zest, licorice, minerality on the palate. Continue reading →

    Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico DOCG 2019

    Posted on June 16, 2023 by gusclemens

    Deep garnet color; cherry, raspberry, red berry, balsamic, flowers, dark spice, earth on the nose; cherry, raspberry, red fruits, licorice, oak on the palate. Continue reading →

    Cline Family Cellars Eight Spur Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County 2020

    Posted on June 16, 2023 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby-black color; black cherry, cinnamon on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, licorice, chocolate, cinnamon, baking spice, pepper on the palate. Continue reading →

    Castello ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC 2017

    Posted on June 15, 2023 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, blueberry, roasted tomato on the nose; cherry, black and blue fruits, sweet balsamic on the palate. Continue reading →

    Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato, Friuli DOC 2021

    Posted on June 14, 2023 by 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 →

    Scout & Cellar Scout Wild Sauvignon Blanc

    Posted on June 13, 2023 by gusclemens

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

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