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Month: October 2017

Bread & Butter Chardonnay 2016

Posted on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by gusclemens

Deep gold color; vanilla, almond, oak on the nose; crème brûlée, oak, bread, butter, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Bread & Butter Chardonnay 2016” →

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Il Colle Merlot 2013

Posted on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by gusclemens

Deep ruby color; red plum, cedar, raspberry, blueberry on light nose; sugar plum, raspberry, red fruits on the palate. Continue reading “Il Colle Merlot 2013” →

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Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2015

Posted on October 29, 2017October 29, 2017 by gusclemens

Deep ruby color; black cherry, bell pepper, black currant on the nose; blackberry, black cherry, green olives, raspberry, oak spice, ripe plum on the palate. Continue reading “Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2015” →

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The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder, Napa Valley 2014

Posted on October 28, 2017 by gusclemens

Deep ruby color; cherry, violets, mint on the nose; cherry, blueberry, plum, raspberry, boysenberry, mint, chocolate caramel, blackcurrant, oak spice on the complex palate. Continue reading “The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder, Napa Valley 2014” →

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McBride Sisters Collection Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016

Posted on October 26, 2017 by gusclemens

Deep gold color; grapefruit, nectarine, lemon-lime on the nose; nectarine, peach, some citrus and tropical fruit on the palate. Continue reading “McBride Sisters Collection Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2016” →

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Falesco Vitiano Rosato Umbria IGT 2016

Posted on October 25, 2017November 13, 2017 by gusclemens

Deep pink coral/rosé color; strawberry, cranberry, rose petals on the nose; strawberry, watermelon, cranberry on the palate. Continue reading “Falesco Vitiano Rosato Umbria IGT 2016” →

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Halloween 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017October 25, 2017 by gusclemens

The first of the great fall harvest celebrations—All Hallows Eve, Halloween—is problematic for a wine column. Continue reading “Halloween 2017” →

Posted in Recent Columns, Seasonal Recommendations

The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2015

Posted on October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 by gusclemens

Deep ruby-black color; cherry, licorice, baking spice on the nose; dark cherry, blackberry, dark plum, strawberry, pepper, vanilla, hint of chocolate on the palate. Continue reading “The Prisoner Wine Company Saldo Zinfandel 2015” →

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Beaulieu Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014

Posted on October 23, 2017October 28, 2017 by gusclemens

Deep ruby color; plum, leather, redcurrant on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, plum, toasty oak, caramel on the palate. Continue reading “Beaulieu Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014” →

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Restaurant wine hacks

Posted on October 18, 2017October 11, 2017 by gusclemens

Clever life hack: order second cheapest bottle of wine at a restaurant. Wrong. Continue reading “Restaurant wine hacks” →

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