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Meraki Cabernet Sauvignon
According to the Club W information that comes with the wine, “To achieve the ideal balance in Meraki, our wine team hand-picked and blended two different lots of Cabernet Sauvignon: one full-bodied and savory and the other fruit-forward. The wine fermented in stainless steel tanks and saw 30 percent new American oak for added structure and…
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Loves Me Not
Loves Me Not Malvasia Bianca. The first of my Club W March wine box and the only white. The label is super pretty, gorgeous colors, pretty flowers. But look at that name…Loves Me NOT! And are those thorns on the stems? Yeah, this is the wine you drown your sorrows in when he doesn’t…
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Copycat
Copycat Temparillo. Blueberry and cocoa on the nose originally mellow to smoke and licorice. First taste immediately on open was a little sharp but only needed 5 minutes or so of breathing to become mellow and smooth on the finish. A medium bodied plum and licorice palate, with only a slightly dry finish. And this label!!…
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Love Noir
The label is beautiful, I adore the scroll work! I am trying to find a good rose after living through the hell of white zinfandel in the 80’s and 90’s. The French are producing some fabulous ones so I am hoping that the US jumps on the band wagon and starts popping out some pink…
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Our Daily Cab
Notes from the website: “plum and dark fruit aromas on the nose, balanced by the richness of bourbon vanilla. Velvet on the palate with a ripe and silky finish.” BUSCH LEAGUE NOTES: I get the bourbon, but not in a good way. Slight rubbing alcohol taste on the finish. Plum and vanilla on the nose;…
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March Wine Box – Coming Soon!!
I’ve got a new box of wine coming from Club W on March 7!!! I picked 4 wines this time, which is one of the things I love about the service: you always pick at least 3 bottles, but you can add as many as you want if three is not going to last you…
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Busch League Sommelier? WTF is that?
The other day I read an article in a very well respected food and wine magazine. The author was talking about choosing wines by the label. She made the comment that some people considered that “Busch League.” And so I thought, “Well that’s me totally!” While I certainly respect wine ratings and there is no question…
Busch League Somm
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