Merlot – PALATE PRESS

What We’re Drinking – 2014 Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon

April 23, 2017

Rombauer's 2014 Cabernet is a rich, luscious wine that would compliment a great steak or stand on its own as an evening sipper. This is an under $50 cellar wine, so buy more than one. Highly Recommended. 92 points.

What We’re Drinking – 2013 Murrieta’s Well “The Spur” Red Blend

David Honig

April 14, 2017

Tasting Notes

This is a powerful brute of a wine dressed in lace and finery. Drink with braised short ribs. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH

Beyond Musar: The Evolution of Lebanese Wine

Henry Jeffreys

February 13, 2017

Features, The Wine World, Travel

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A truly old world wine region looks for its modern footing.

What We’re Drinking – 2013 Ridge Vineyards “Estate” Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig

February 12, 2017

Tasting Notes

It has so much to offer, and with a few years downstairs it will all knit together beautifully. Highly recommended on spec, 90 points. DBH

What We’re Drinking – 2014 Mullan Road Cellars Columbia Valley Red Wine Blend

Becky Sue Epstein

January 31, 2017

Tasting Notes

This is a wine you can just relax into.

What We’re Drinking – 2013 Psagot Edom

David Honig

January 9, 2017

Tasting Notes

There is marvelous complexity on the palate. This is a wine that cries out for a rack of lamb. Highly Recommended. 90 points.

What We’re Drinking – 2013 Miner “Stagecoach” Merlot

David Honig

January 2, 2017

Tasting Notes

This is a big, round mouthful of wine fit for the finest filet. Highly Recommended. 91 points.

2 Unexpected Pizza Wines

Becky Sue Epstein

September 16, 2016

Tasting Notes

While we’ve heard that pizza is universal, we didn’t realize they were making wines to pair with it in places like…Moldova.

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