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    Amici Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014

    Posted on June 17, 2017 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; blackberry and dark fruits, vanilla on the nose; blackberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading →

    Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Samorëns Rosé 2016

    Posted on June 16, 2017 by gusclemens

    Pale copper color; raspberry, red berries, white flowers on the nose; raspberry rules the palate with some light cherry and strawberry undertones. Continue reading →

    Father’s Day

    Posted on June 14, 2017 by gusclemens

    Wine for Father’s Day is fraught with peril. According to Gallup, daddy prefers beer. Mommy, on the other hand, is a wino. Continue reading →

    Galil Mountain Alon Upper Galilee Dry Red Wine 2013

    Posted on June 11, 2017 by gusclemens

    Deep purple color; red fruits, cocoa, nutmeg on the nose; red and black fruits, plum, cassis on the palate. Continue reading →

    Charles Smith Boom Boom! Syrah 2015

    Posted on June 11, 2017 by gusclemens

    Medium purple color; blackberry, blueberry on the nose; blackberry, blueberry, cherry, pinch of plum, some smoke, meat, and tobacco on the palate. Continue reading →

    Bridlewood Estate Monterey County Pinot Noir 2014

    Posted on June 11, 2017 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby-garnet color; dark cherry, red fruit, pepper on the nose; raspberry, red currant, cherry, sliver of oak on the palate. Continue reading →

    St. Amant Marian’s Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2015

    Posted on June 9, 2017 by gusclemens

    Deep purple color; blackberry, strawberry on the nose; rich blackberry, boysenberry, spice, strawberry on the palate. Continue reading →

    Tartrate crystals

    Posted on June 7, 2017 by gusclemens

    Sometimes people freak about things found in wine when they should celebrate. Tartaric crystals, for example. Continue reading →

    A to Z Wineworks Oregon Pinot Noir 2014

    Posted on June 6, 2017 by gusclemens

    Pale-to-medium ruby color; raspberry, red berry, cherry on restrained nose; raspberry, cherry, red berry, strawberry, lime on the palate. Continue reading →

    Pedernales Cellars Texas Dry Rosé 2016

    Posted on June 5, 2017 by gusclemens

    Medium copper-salmon color; raspberry, strawberry, cherry candy on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, bing cherry on the palate. Continue reading →

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