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		<title>Franciscan Estate Chardonnay, California 2022</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pale gold color; pear, golden apple, green apple, peach, pineapple, lemon zest, honey, white flowers, minerality on the nose and palate. Dry-off dry; minimal tannins; bright acidity. Medium body. Tasty, clean; emphasizes freshness and accessibility over complexity. Pure expression of California chardonnay—81% Monterey County fruit, 19% Napa County—no barrel fermentation or oak aging, no malolactic <a class="read-more" href="https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/franciscan-estate-chardonnay-california-2022/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Inky, dark color; sharp dark fruits, black cherry, spice on the nose; black cherry, plum, dark fruits, black currant, vanilla, oak on the palate. Significant tannin in this 73% cabernet sauvignon, 24% merlot, 2% malbec, 1% cabernet franc blend; benefits from decanting or air time in large glass. Plenty of oak from 20 months in <a class="read-more" href="https://www.gusclemensonwine.com/franciscan-estate-magnificat-napa-valley-meritage-red-wine-2013/">Read More</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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