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    Marchesi Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2015

    Posted on July 19, 2020 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, raspberry, sweet balsamic, eucalyptus on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, roasted tomato, pepper on the palate. Continue reading →

    Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2016

    Posted on July 18, 2020 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; dark fruits, blackberries, blackcurrant, spice, leather on the nose; dark fruits, cherry, black plum, blackberry, oak, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

    Broadley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2016

    Posted on July 15, 2020 by gusclemens

    Pale ruby color; red and black fruit, dark cherry, spice, tea on the nose; cherry, raspberry, black cherry, clove, plum sauce, blueberry, smoke on the palate. Continue reading →

    Dirty glasses

    Posted on July 15, 2020 by gusclemens

    Sparkling clean stemware. Vital to vino enjoyment or artifact of wine snobbery? I argue a desire for a clean glass is not a character flaw. Continue reading →

    Cellier des Dauphins Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2019

    Posted on July 14, 2020 by gusclemens

    Pale peach-copper color; strawberry, raspberry, minerals on delicate nose; strawberry, red cherry, raspberry, blood orange, minerality on the palate. Continue reading →

    Alois Lageder Riff Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie 2018

    Posted on July 13, 2020 by gusclemens

    Pale gold color; golden apple, white peach on the nose; golden apple, green apple, white peach, lemongrass, minerals on the palate. Continue reading →

    Marco Felluga Russiz Superiore Cabernet Franc, Collio, Italy 2016

    Posted on July 12, 2020 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby-purple color; red fruits, herb, spice, wet stone, pepper on the nose; blackcurrant, black plum, sour cherry, blackberry, strawberry, leather, fig, bell pepper, smoke, minerality on the palate. Continue reading →

    Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015

    Posted on July 11, 2020 by gusclemens

    Deep garnet color; cherry, sour cherry, black fruit, plum, vanilla, earth on the nose; tart cherry, graphite-flint, roasted tomato, dark spice, earth on the palate. Continue reading →

    Codorníu Cuvée Clasico Brut Cava NV

    Posted on July 9, 2020 by gusclemens

    Medium yellow color; green apple, citrus, lemon-lime, almond, brioche on the nose; green apple, peach, Meyer lemon, almond on the palate. Continue reading →

    Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

    Posted on July 7, 2020 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; black cherry, fig, blackcurrant, raspberry, dried herbs, lavender on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, black olive, raspberry, plum, mocha, oak, cedar on the palate. Continue reading →

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