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    M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2016

    Posted on January 17, 2019 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby-crimson color; blackberry, plum, garigue, cherry on the nose; very nice fruit—strawberry, plum, black cherry, some leather, herbs, spice, cassis on the palate. Continue reading →

    Bodegas Paniza Syrah, Cariñena 2015

    Posted on January 17, 2019 by gusclemens

    Medium purple color; blueberry, blackcurrant, violets on the nose; blueberry, plum, blackcurrant, touch of minerality on the palate. Continue reading →

    Château la Cardonne, Médoc 2012

    Posted on January 17, 2019 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; red berries, cherry, plum on the nose; cherry, plum, hint of chocolate, some blackcurrant, pencil-shavings on the palate. Continue reading →

    Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2017

    Posted on January 13, 2019 by gusclemens

    Medium-deep garnet color; blackberry, blackcurrant, black fruits on the nose; black fruits, plum, blackberry, blueberry, cocoa on the palate. Continue reading →

    The Federalist Zinfandel Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel 2015

    Posted on January 13, 2019 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; black fruits, smoke, vanilla, caramel on the nose; blackberry, black plum, boysenberry-raspberry, caramel, bourbon-oak and smoke, black pepper on the palate. Continue reading →

    Line 39 Chardonnay California 2017

    Posted on January 13, 2019 by gusclemens

    Deep gold color; yellow apple, white peach on the nose; yellow apple, pineapple, white peach on the palate. Continue reading →

    The Last Wine Company The Walking Dead Blood Red Blend 2015

    Posted on January 12, 2019 by gusclemens

    Deep ruby color; cherry, raspberry on the nose; sweet cherry, raspberry, cranberry, red plum, vanilla and hint of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading →

    Duchman Family Winery Aglianico Oswald Vineyard 2014

    Posted on January 12, 2019 by gusclemens

    Medium ruby-garnet color; black cherry, plum, smoke, cinnamon on the nose; black cherry, plum, stewed fruit, white pepper, minerality on the palate. Continue reading →

    Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Extra Brut Champagne NV

    Posted on January 12, 2019 by gusclemens

    Medium straw-gold color; delicate lime, grapefruit, lemon, bread on the nose; citrus, pineapple, redcurrant, almonds, brioche, cherry, strawberry on the palate. Continue reading →

    Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara 2015

    Posted on January 12, 2019 by gusclemens

    Pale-medium ruby color; raspberry, strawberry cherry, minerals on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, dried cherry, pinch of plum, dash of vanilla on the palate. Continue reading →

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