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    Month: February 2026

    Lifestyle choices and wine 2-25-2026

    Posted on February 25, 2026 by gusclemens

    Right now, many in the wine world are freaked about the decline in wine drinking. Advice: relax, take a deep, cleansing breath. A nice, chilled rosé also might help. Continue reading →

    Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2023

    Posted on February 22, 2026 by gusclemens

    Pale straw color; green apple, key lime, Meyer lemon, citrus rind, white peach, pineapple, jasmine on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

    Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey County, Arroyo Seco, Griva Vineyard 2024

    Posted on February 21, 2026 by gusclemens

    Pale gold color; lime, grapefruit, pineapple, guava, blue agave, saline-minerality, subtle musqué odor (instead of NZ’s pungent pyrazines-grassiness) on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

    Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão Red, Vinho Regional Alentejano 2021

    Posted on February 20, 2026 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; plum, blackcurrant, black cherry, boysenberry, black tea, herbs, spice, earthy minerality, subtle oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

    Freebevz Roué Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, Sonoma 2024

    Posted on February 16, 2026 by gusclemens

    Pale straw color; Meyer lemon, pineapple, guava, passion fruit, white peach, jasmine, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

    Cantina Zaccagnini Brut Blanc de Blancs NV

    Posted on February 12, 2026 by gusclemens

    Pale straw-yellow color; lemon, green apple, light brioche, white flowers, hint of almond, minerality-salinity on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

    1000 Stories American Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2022

    Posted on February 10, 2026 by gusclemens

    Medium gold color; baked apple, peach, pear, melon, lemon, vanilla, coconut, wood spice, caramel, butterscotch, crème brûlée on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

    Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc Taihoa Vineyard, Marlborough 2020

    Posted on February 6, 2026 by gusclemens

    Pale gold color; lemon-lime, guava, grapefruit, melon, white peach, chalky minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

    Bodegas Perica Oro Reserva, Rioja 2012

    Posted on February 4, 2026 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, blueberry, strawberry, balsamic, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, menthol, leather, coffee cocoa on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

    Tenuta Cucco Barolo Bricco Voghera DOCG 2020

    Posted on February 1, 2026 by gusclemens

    Medium garnet color; cherry, raspberry, cranberry, balsamic, tar, licorice, orange peel, rose hip, dried flowers, leather, black tea on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

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