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2016

Realm Cellars The Bard

Tasted 8 February 2019 California · Napa Valley

Chocolate covered red cherries, raspberry truffle, Amarena black cherry syrup, and chocolate covered chocolate. Chewy, meaty, and encircled by some confection-heavy flavors. The delivery comes off fruity and plush, but…

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