TRAILS AND TASTES WITH JAY

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Across
  1. 3. Mortar-bound artistry around outdoor retreats
  2. 7. Italian gift cured over patient months
  3. 8. Autumn treat turning up in European markets
  4. 10. Melted temptation that defies self-restraint
  5. 12. Towering green with secrets in its resin
  6. 13. Tuscan companion for roasted meats and stories
  7. 14. Year remembered, bottle celebrated, tale told
  8. 15. Hidden gem beneath leaf litter or pastry
  9. 16. Sharp intervention shaping leafy subjects
  10. 17. Fragrant note carried by wine or flowers
  11. 19. Deep red friend for a quiet evening sip
  12. 20. Footwear that ascends while leaving prints behind
Down
  1. 1. Ancient sweetness in backyard shade
  2. 2. Joining plants as if by secret handshake
  3. 4. Continental escape for curiosity and culture
  4. 5. Guardian of backyard meats and mystery aromas
  5. 6. Unlocking secrets in bottles
  6. 8. Nighttime pour accompanying contemplation
  7. 9. Skill with stones forming lasting impressions
  8. 10. Small room where spirited negotiations occur
  9. 11. Fruit of wisdom pressed to amber liquid
  10. 16. Neighboring land of sun, wine, and wandering thoughts
  11. 18. Patterned sun-seeker slowly claiming countertops