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		<title>Early Mountain Chardonnay, Quaker Run Vineyard, Virginia 2021</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Serious Virginia white wine—all elegance, sophistication, and finesse. Extended lees aging—12 months in barrel, four-plus in stainless steel—gives it texture and depth. It is a persuasive argument that there is more to American wine than the West Coast and New York State. Virginia belongs in the conversation. $85 The grapes come from Early Mountain’s estate <a class="read-more" href="https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/early-mountain-chardonnay-quaker-run-vineyard-virginia-2021/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Viñedos Calcu Grand Reserva Carménère, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2019</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:56:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Classic Chilean carménère, emphasizing dark fruits, concentration, and structure. Right now is the prime time to enjoy this effort from a very well-regarded winery and wine makers. Carménère sometimes can seem like cabernet sauvignon’s awkward cousin at your party. That is not this one. It brings charm, good manners, and an engaging personality (particularly with <a class="read-more" href="https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/vinedos-calcu-grand-reserva-carmenere-colchagua-valley-chile-2019/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Schuchmann Saperavi Red Wine, Kakheti, Georgia 2021</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Very dark, robust expression of saperavi, a grape famous for its dark flesh—most wine grape flesh is very pale or has no color. Schuchmann makes this bottling using “European techniques” that include fermentation in stainless steel. The winery also makes a saperavi wine using traditional Georgian qvevri. This non-qvevri effort is less exotic. Think of <a class="read-more" href="https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/schuchmann-saperavi-red-wine-kakheti-georgia-2021/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cantine Pellegrino Gazzerotta Senaría Grillo Superiore, Sicilia DOC 2022</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:52:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Profound expression of grillo, Sicily’s signature white grape. With the vineyard’s close association to the Mediterranean Sea and grillo’s natural saline notes, this effort can be thought of as a sophisticated companion paired with seafood on a sunny day overlooking the long white sands of San Vito Lo Capo beach. Very much worth a sip, <a class="read-more" href="https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/cantine-pellegrino-gazzerotta-senaria-grillo-superiore-sicilia-doc-2022/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Duckhorn Vineyards Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine, Napa Valley 2022</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:24:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bright, fresh, elegant, subtle richness, decadent mouthfeel, very bright acidity from an iconic Napa winery and celebrated winemaker, Renée Ary. Limited production, worth searching for it. $64 Duckhorn is relatively new to sparkling. This is their second vintage. Renée Ary was the winemaker, just the fourth in Duckhorn’s distinguished history. She is one of the <a class="read-more" href="https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/duckhorn-vineyards-blanc-de-blancs-sparkling-wine-napa-valley-2022/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Invention Vineyards LB Red Wine, Fredericksburg, Texas 2021</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lush, plush black grape polished pleasure from Texas. Left Bank Bordeaux—thus the LB on the label—with emphasis on cab, ably abetted by cab franc and malbec. From Texas? Please, forget your stereotype, Texas is a player in the wine world with growers who know how and what to grow and makers who know how to <a class="read-more" href="https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/invention-vineyards-lb-red-wine-fredericksburg-texas-2021/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Dr. Konstantin Frank Grüner Veltliner 2023</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bright, fresh, crisp pure grüner play from the master of Finger Lakes winemaking. Grüner veltliner is the major white grape of Austria if unfamiliar to many Americans. This effort is somewhat fruitier and slightly less acidic than a standard Austrian effort, but still delivers the sharpness and food friendly qualities you desire from a grüner. <a class="read-more" href="https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/dr-konstantin-frank-gruner-veltliner-2023/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pasqua Mai Dire Mai Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2016</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:19:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pasqua’s flagship amarone. Outstanding acidity gives this a freshness element that sets it apart from the amarone stereotype. Decadent opulence. Even at 16.5% ABV, it does not drink hot. The balance of tannin, acidity, and rich dark fruit puts this in the premium amarone category. Pasqua CEO Riccardo Pasque notes their Mai Dire Mai line <a class="read-more" href="https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/pasqua-mai-dire-mai-amarone-della-valpolicella-docg-2016/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Brassfield Estate Winery Eruption Proprietary Red Wine, Volcano Ridge Vineyard, High Valley Appellation, Lake County, California 2021</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:36:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Glossy, robust blend of seven red varietals led by cabernet sauvignon. A big red blend that is approachable on the palate and at the check-out counter. $18-25 Fruit harvested early morning to preserve freshness. Each varietal—cabernet sauvignon, syrah, malbec, petite sirah, mourvèdre, grenache, and zinfandel—was fermented separately in small lots. The blended wine aged in <a class="read-more" href="https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/brassfield-estate-winery-eruption-proprietary-red-wine-volcano-ridge-vineyard-high-valley-appellation-lake-county-california-2021/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Famiglia Cecchi Villa Rosa Ribaldoni Chianti Classico DOCG 2021</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comes from an exceptional vintage and renowned vineyard made by deeply experienced Chianti-Tuscany winemaking family. It is not a showboat, it is does what Chianti does best—complement the meal. Serious wine, outstanding value for a Chianti Classico. $31-35 The Cecchi family, a major player in Tuscan wine, obtained the historic Villa Rosa in 2015. The <a class="read-more" href="https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/famiglia-cecchi-villa-rosa-ribaldoni-chianti-classico-docg-2021/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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