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      2022 Merriam Blanc de Noirs, 25th anniversary sparkling wine: sustainably made

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      Startlingly Vivid Prosecco-and More-from this Castle Winery in Italy

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      Retsina Revolution

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      Wohlfert Distilling Craft Spirits Ride on Prohibition Heritage

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      Why Low-Alcoholic Wine May Be Increasing & An Adult Beverage Option; Even No-Alc can be Tasty

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      A Life-Saving Whiskey of Forests and Caramel

      Becky Sue Epstein
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      Santa Rosa Craft Beer and Food Take Center Stage

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      Downtown Healdsburg for Fine Wine and Gourmet Dining

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      Enjoy Cancun-adjacent Isla Mujeres at Coco B Villas

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      Memorable Sunsets and Cuisine at Elk Cove Inn

      Barbara Barrielle
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      Montréal Chefs Star in the Culinary World

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      Women Chefs Seed Plant Forward Dining at The Grove in Napa

      Deborah Grossman
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    An Education in Wine and Relationships: Redux

    Sarah Chappell
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    In the last five days of 2010, we are going to count down five of our favorite stories from some of our favorite authors in our first year. Today's edition, An Education in Wine and Relationships, by Sarah Chappell, is-read more-

    2008 De Martino Cabernet-Malbec

    Gary Thomas
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    This Chilean packs punch and finesse into the same glass in this nice blend of cabernet and malbec in equal parts. Touted as being made from organically grown grapes, the nose is enticing with aromas of pine nuts and boysenberries.-read more-

    The Sensual Side of Pinot Noir: Redux

    David Honig
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    In the last five days of 2010, we are going to count down five of our favorite stories from some of our favorite authors in our first year. Today's edition, The Sensual Side of Pinot Noir, by Kerry Newberry, continues-read more-

    2001 Chateu Lafon-Rochet

    David Honig
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    This fourth growth did not receive rave reviews en primeur or upon release, but it is truly coming into its own in late 2010. Formerly known for viciously tannic wine, Lafon-Rochet added more merlot to the mix for a much-read more-

    Brimstone in the Bottle: Redux

    Tom Mansell
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    In the last five days of 2010, we are going to count down five of our favorite stories from some of our favorite authors in our first year. One real strength of Palate Press: The online wine magazine has been-read more-

    2000 Chateau Le Gay

    David Honig
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    Very soft wine with sweet tannins and ripe red fruits. Florals follow the dark cherry and plum, rose and lavender. Fruits and tannins slightly overbalance the acid - not enough to be flabby, just rich. However, it is a hint-read more-

    Don’t Judge a Wine Store By Its Wine

    David Honig
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    We are wine lovers. We are easily impressed by great wine. All a wine store has to do to get our impression is build a special room for their great wine, preferably temperature controlled and glassed in, then fill it-read more-

    1991 Smith Woodhouse Porto Vintage

    David Honig
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    Color is pale garnet with slight bricking, and a clear edge. The nose is extremely aromatic, with vibrant aromas of cloves, dried orange peel, and unsweetened cocoa, with an underlying base of dark fruit and roasted nuts. On the palate-read more-
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