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    Provenance Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford 2016

    Posted on January 11, 2019 by gusclemens

    Medium yellow color; citrus, mango, hint of lavender and grass on the nose; grapefruit, pineapple, lemon, lemon grass, white peach, vanilla hint on the palate. Continue reading →

    Alamos Malbec Mendoza 2015

    Posted on January 10, 2019 by gusclemens

    Medium purple color; plum, boysenberry, tobacco leaf on the nose; plum, dark cherry, boysenberry, raspberry, some blackberry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

    Bonterra The Butler Single Vineyard Cuvée 2014

    Posted on January 10, 2019 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; blackberry, black fruit, tobacco, spice on the nose; black fruits, blueberry, plum, black cherry, strawberry, tobacco, cedar, oak spice, milk chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

    Ruffino Prosecco Extra Dry DOC

    Posted on January 10, 2019 by gusclemens

    Medium straw color; apple, pear, melon on the nose; green apple, honeydew melon, pear on the palate. Continue reading →

    Renicci di Stefano Cialli Sangiovese Toscana 2007

    Posted on January 9, 2019 by gusclemens

    Deep garnet color; cherry, sun-dried tomato on the nose; rich cherry, roasted tomato, balsamic, ripe red plum, strawberry, chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

    Wine aging (1)

    Posted on January 9, 2019 by gusclemens

    Most wines are made for immediate consumption; some wines benefit from bottle aging. What’s the difference? Continue reading →

    1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Gold Rush Red 2016

    Posted on January 8, 2019 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; cherry, red and black berries on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, hint of mint on the palate. Continue reading →

    Cosentino Winery Cigar Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

    Posted on January 7, 2019 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; blackberry jam, brown sugar, coffee, mocha, smoke on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, mocha, oak char on the palate. Continue reading →

    Varozza Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena 2010

    Posted on January 6, 2019 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; cherry, cedar, blackberry on the nose; black cherry, subdued blackcurrant (after eight years), plum, raspberry, dark chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

    Château Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé et Or 2017

    Posted on January 5, 2019 by gusclemens

    Medium, brilliant gold color; red fruits, citrus, white flowers on the nose; strawberry, pink grapefruit, white peach, raspberry, blood orange, touch of saltiness on the palate. Continue reading →

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