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    Bodegas Valdamor Namorio Albariño Rias Baixas 2014

    Posted on April 15, 2016 by gusclemens

    Pale gold color; peaches, flowers on the nose; peach, melon, minerality on the palate. Dry, medium body, crisp, balanced, satisfying.
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    Stobi Vranec Veritas Red Wine 2011

    Posted on April 12, 2016 by gusclemens

    Inky black-red color; chocolate, dark fruits, oak on the nose; plum, dark fruits, prunes, spice, Slavonian oak on the palate, plus some flavors you likely have never encountered before. Continue reading →

    13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc 2015

    Posted on April 10, 2016 by gusclemens

    Light golden straw color; lively citrus nose; lemon-lime, grapefruit, green apple, citrus, peach on the palate. Continue reading →

    Qupé A Modern White Central Coast 2014

    Posted on April 9, 2016 by gusclemens

    Light golden yellow color with hint of green; floral nose; pear, some citrus, spice, apple on the palate. Continue reading →

    Ulises Valdez Lancel Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

    Posted on April 8, 2016 by gusclemens

    Dark garnet-burgundy red color; delightful nose with some forest floor mixed with cherry, black and red currents; blackberry, dark cherry, plum on the palate; Continue reading →

    Insurrection Shiraz-Cab Sauv 2014

    Posted on April 7, 2016 by gusclemens

    Garnet color with slight translucence; rich red fruit, plum on the nose; big fruit—red cherry, plum, red berries, raspberry, toasty oak, chocolate, spice, pepper, on the palate. Continue reading →

    Jeff Runquist 1448 Amador County Sierra Foothills Red Wine 2013

    Posted on April 3, 2016 by gusclemens

    Dark garnet-red color; black raspberry, cherry, plum, oak, spice on the nose; dark fruit, touch of sweetness, toasty oak on the palate; Continue reading →

    Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2014

    Posted on April 2, 2016 by gusclemens

    Light golden color; fresh lemon, lime, hint of apple on the nose; lemon predominates on the palate thanks to the superb, crisp acidity that will make this a winner with salads—the wine almost compels you to enjoy a garden salad on a beautiful spring evening. Continue reading →

    Martoccia di Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006

    Posted on April 1, 2016 by gusclemens

    Dark garnet-red color; dark cherry, licorice, spice, leather on superb nose; red and dark and sour cherries galore, raspberry, tobacco, spice, minerals on the palate. Continue reading →

    Ty Caton enTycement Red Sonoma County 2013

    Posted on March 31, 2016 by gusclemens

    Dark ruby-purple color; raspberry, cherry, cola, spice on the nose; juicy, vivid black and red fruit on the palate with chocolate, vanilla, some oak, smoke; tang on extended finish. Continue reading →

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