Category: Red
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Supercluster
Light, tart, a bit harsh. Not sure about this “carbonic maceration” thing. Usually a Cabernet Franc fan, but not sure I’ll add this to my rotation. Super fun label though…reminds me of the SNL skit I just saw…Space Pants!!! With Peter Dinkledge and Gwen Stefani, I know!! And, if that wasn’t cool enough, on Saturday…
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Lost Angel Pinot Noir
Well since my Club W delivery won’t get to me until Monday and I certainly can’t be expected to go through the weekend without wine, I stopped and picked up a couple of bottles at the store. Not too many choices based on label or name but I did find this Lost Angel Pinot Noir.…
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Fog Land Pinot Noir
Club W says of this wine, “Fog Land is classic Sonoma Pinot. It has an abundance of juicy red fruits, while still maintaining the subtleties that reflect the terroir of this area. To us, Fog Land tastes like cherry lollipops. It’s silky and polished but full of texture, and it certainly drinks like a much…
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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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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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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;…
Busch League Somm 