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    Mt. Brave Merlot, Mt. Veeder 2015

    Posted on December 26, 2018 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; cherry, chocolate, blueberry on the rich nose; cherry, plum, chocolate, blackberry, raspberry, blue fruits, mocha vanilla, mint on the palate. Continue reading →

    Sparkling wine primer

    Posted on December 26, 2018 by gusclemens

    For many folks New Years is sparkling wine time. Here’s a quick tour of the bubbly basics. Continue reading →

    La Jota Merlot, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley 2015

    Posted on December 24, 2018 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; cherry, violets, expresso, chocolate, minerality on the nose; black cherry, black plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, spice on the palate. Continue reading →

    Hamacher Wines ‘H Series’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2015

    Posted on December 24, 2018 by gusclemens

    Medium ruby color; raspberry, cherry, cigar box on the nose; raspberry, cherry, clove, blueberry, plum, hints of chocolate and cinnamon on the palate. Continue reading →

    Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut

    Posted on December 24, 2018 by gusclemens

    Medium straw-gold color; yellow apple, bread yeast on mellow, restrained nose; green apple, lemon, almond, melon, bread yeast on the palate. Continue reading →

    Finca Decero The Owl & The Dust Devil 2015

    Posted on December 24, 2018 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; red and black berries on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, dark fruit, some menthol and pepper on the palate. Continue reading →

    Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River 2014

    Posted on December 24, 2018 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, liquorice, cedar, bay leaf on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, plum, black olive, mocha, tobacco, hint of mint/menthol and oak toast on the palate. Continue reading →

    Castillo Monjardin Garnacha La Cantera 2017

    Posted on December 23, 2018 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; plum, blackberry, toasted oak on the nose; fruit forward with expected garnacha strawberry, grilled plum, leather, even some pink grapefruit on the palate. Continue reading →

    Duchman Family Winery Dry Rosé Oswald Vineyard 2017

    Posted on December 22, 2018 by gusclemens

    Very deep pink-cherry color; black cherry, raspberry, spiced plum, cherry bubble gum on the nose; cherry, pomegranate, strawberry, spiced plum, savory herbs, hint of cola on rich palate. Continue reading →

    The Prisoner Wine Company Thorn Napa Valley Merlot 2015

    Posted on December 21, 2018 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; cherry, blackberry, cocoa, earth on the nose; cherry, chocolate, blackberry, plum, vanilla, some oak toast and faint spice on the palate. Continue reading →

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