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    2006 Campo Viejo Rioja Crianza

    David Honig
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    Let's start with the conclusion: this is a QPR crazy bottle of wine. What do you do when you're having a couple of dozen people over for a barbecue, but one is your wine-loving boss? Buy this wine. Bright cherry-read more-

    Palate Press Wine Review Poll

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    To date, Palate Press has run wine reviews without ratings. We are considering adding a rating to our wine reviews and would like to know what you, our readers, think. [polldaddy poll=3732038]

    Willamette Valley Vineyards Quinta Reserva Pinot Noir Port-Style

    Tamara Belgard
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    A beautiful and light vision of port, the 2007 Quinta Reserva is made entirely of pinot noir grapes fortified with brandy from the winery's own fruit, making it unlike other more traditional ports. This wine shows concentrated flavors of black-read more-

    Late Summer Feast: In Praise of Lower-Alcohol Wines

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    Though the weather near me has been flirting with fall, I have faith that we've got at least one more good summer weekend left. We've got one last chance to visit the farmer's market (or a roadside stand) for cobs-read more-

    Palate Press Wine of the Week: 2008 C. Donatiello Floodgate Vineyard Block 15 Pinot Noir

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    Cranberry color, slightly opaque. (A thankful break from the ridiculously dark Pinot’s being produced today by many.) On the nose, cherry, cranberry, with a pleasant touch of earthiness. On the Palette: elegant. Despite the youth of this release, it’s a-read more-

    Buy a Case, Stop a Case: The Rhone Rangers’ Last Syrah

    Erin McGrath
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    On Tuesday, November 9th, the Rhone Rangers will host "Pneumonia's Last Syrah" at Dog Patch Studios in San Francisco. Twenty Rhone Rangers member wineries will be pouring a selection of Syrahs in honor of the non-profit's partnership with the GAVI-read more-

    The Palate Press Wine of the Week, August 30 – September 3

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    2009 Long Gamma Cellars White Blend – Sonoma County

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    The color is a clear, bright pale yellow, with a slight green hue. I had expected the Viognier to dominate the nose with its typical fragrant, floral aromas, but was clearly able to detect the Sauvignon blanc. The hints of-read more-
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