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The Hess Collection Estate Grown Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015

Posted on December 30, 2017December 30, 2017 by gusclemens

Deep gold color; white peach, yellow apple, honeysuckle on the nose; white peach, yellow apple, honeydew melon, pear on the palate. Continue reading “The Hess Collection Estate Grown Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015” →

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Arínzano La Casona Vino de Pago 2010

Posted on December 29, 2017 by gusclemens

Medium ruby color; cherry, boysenberry on the nose; cherry, blackberry, redcurrant, chocolate, vanilla, toast, dried fig on the palate. Continue reading “Arínzano La Casona Vino de Pago 2010” →

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Cline Cellars Sonoma County Syrah 2015

Posted on December 24, 2017December 24, 2017 by gusclemens

Deep purple color; blackberry, cherry, blueberry, plum on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, red plum, pepper on the palate. Continue reading “Cline Cellars Sonoma County Syrah 2015” →

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Ruca Malen Aimé Red Blend 2016

Posted on December 23, 2017December 24, 2017 by gusclemens

Deep purple-red color; red fruits, blueberry, vanilla on the nose; red and black cherries, sour cherry, raspberry, blackberry, red plum, load of spice on the palate. Continue reading “Ruca Malen Aimé Red Blend 2016” →

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Aslina by Ntsiki Biyela Sauvignon Blanc South Africa 2015

Posted on December 23, 2017 by gusclemens

Medium yellow color; grass, citrus, lemon on the nose; grapefruit, lemon-lime, white peach on the palate. Continue reading “Aslina by Ntsiki Biyela Sauvignon Blanc South Africa 2015” →

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Pedernales Cellars Texas Tempranillo 2014

Posted on December 22, 2017December 22, 2017 by gusclemens

Medium ruby-purple color; cherry, blackberry, fig on light nose; red cherry, some sour cherry, strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, black olive on the palate. Continue reading “Pedernales Cellars Texas Tempranillo 2014” →

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Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port

Posted on December 19, 2017 by gusclemens

Very deep ruby color; plum, black cherry, bramble on the nose; gorgeous black fruits, chocolate, blackberry jam on the palate. Continue reading “Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port” →

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Croft Reserve Tawny Porto

Posted on December 19, 2017 by gusclemens

Light brick red color; rich fruit, caramel, clove, nuts on the nose; butterscotch, strawberry jam, cardamom citrus notes, raspberry, caramel, redcurrant, spice, nuts on the palate. Continue reading “Croft Reserve Tawny Porto” →

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Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port

Posted on December 18, 2017December 20, 2017 by gusclemens

Deep ruby-garnet color; fresh and  lively on red cherry, plum, strawberry nose; red cherry and berry galore, spice, chocolate, plum on the palate. Continue reading “Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port” →

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Warre’s Otima 10 Ten Year Old Tawny Port

Posted on December 18, 2017December 19, 2017 by gusclemens

Pale tawny color; dried fruit, walnuts, brown sugar on the nose; nutty flavors, caramelized orange peel, strawberry, plum, caramel, nutmeg on the palate. Continue reading “Warre’s Otima 10 Ten Year Old Tawny Port” →

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