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    Palate Press Wine of the Week: 2004 Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Blancs

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    Somewhat floral aroma with toasted yeast, pears, and honey. Medium toasty body, opening and showing more fruit in the glass. Crisp, citric finish. A California sparkler that has taken on the depth and rounded flavors characteristic of vintage champagne, so-read more-

    2006 Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Merlot

    Ryan Reichert
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    Clear, bright, medium-plus intensity ruby red coloration with some purple. A clean nose with medium intensity aromas of plum, blackberry, sage, and damp leaves. Dry on the palate with medium-full body, medium tannin and acidity, and balanced alcohol. Medium intense-read more-

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    Jonathan Wilson graduated from the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers in 2009 and was the recipient of the Kent Clarke Award for top graduating student. He possesses a Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines & Spirits from the Wine and-read more-

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    2009 Sineann Sauvignon Blanc

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    An Oregonian meets a Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand. The resulting marriage: a wine of clear, brilliant, medium gold yellow hue with tinges of green. A clean nose with medium-full aromatics jumping out of the glass that include peach pit,-read more-

    The Best of the Press, Volume I

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    We are tremendously proud to release The Best of the Press, Volume I, the first book under the Palate Press imprint. The Best of the Press, Volume I is a collection of the very best stories from the first year-read more-

    2009 Adami Vigneto Giardino Brut

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    Very ripe pears on the nose when cold. As it warms to drinking temperature, there's a floral overlay in both nose and flavor. Tastes deep and toasty, with elements of perry (pear cider) followed by a finish with some nice-read more-

    2004 Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Blancs

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    Somewhat floral aroma with toasted yeast, pears, and honey. Medium toasty body, opening and showing more fruit in the glass. Crisp, citric finish. A California sparkler that has taken on the depth and rounded flavors characteristic of vintage champagne, so-read more-
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