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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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      2011 Garfield Estates S2

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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 Dog, a Mountain Hike and Gin

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      Cognac for Wine-Lovers: there’s still grape juice at the heart of it

      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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      Southwest Colorado is the Place for Wine like These from Ordinary Fellow – Far from Ordinary

      Barbara Barrielle
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      Classic Chinese Fine Dining at Z&Y Peking Duck

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      Montréal Chefs Star in the Culinary World

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      Recharge-Relax-Decompress-Dine in Monterey CA

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      Portland Wine and Spirits Abound

      Deborah Grossman
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    Wine and Sulfites: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    Amy Atwood
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    Wine consumers and trade alike remain very interested in the wine and sulfites discussion. There have been many online articles and blog posts in the past year dedicated to this issue. "Sulfites in wine" is often the number one search-read more-

    2006 Espiritu de Argentina Mendoza Reserva Malbec

    Ward Kadel - drXeNo
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    I tasted this wine with a paired dinner at Destino in San Francisco, with winemaker Luis Villarreal. It had a garnet with a dark core and ruby edges. The nose had a great bouquet of black cherry, char and some-read more-

    2006 Milbrandt Vineyards Traditions Cabernet Sauvignon

    Howard Hewitt
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    This is another of those easy-to-drink and well-made Washington state Cabernets.It’s smooth with a hint of currant and paired nicely with a steak off the grill. It’s a fruit-forward wine that is well structured with an easy to enjoy finish.-read more-

    2008 Ludwig Winery Gewürztraminer Dry Single Vineyard Selection

    Deb Harkness
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    It's been a while since I've been truly excited by a Gewurztraminer, so I'm thrilled this is so affordable. Layered aromas and flavors of mango, peach, white flowers, and a bit of vanilla bean. There's a lift of apple and-read more-

    Labouré-Roi Beaujolais Nouveau 2009

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    Best feature: screwcap. Reminiscent of powdered cherry jello aroma, tastes like thin cherry wine with a big, hot finish though at 12:5% it's not a high-alcohol wine. WHO Labouré-Roi WHAT Gamay, Beaujolais Nouveau WHERE France, Burgundy, Beaujolais WHEN 2009 HOW-read more-

    Trust is the New Black: Your Local Retailer as Wine Confidante

    Louis Calli
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    By now, the effect of “expert” opinion on runaway consumer spending has washed away in the flood waters of billion dollar Ponzi schemes and predatory lending.  Now, all of the lip service in the world from talking heads about “recovery”-read more-

    Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone "Parallele 45" Rouge 2007

    David Honig
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    This is fresh and fruity, cherries and rhubarb, with a spicy cayenne and white pepper background. This is a moderately priced, juicy, fruit-driven blend. Drink it a bit cool and match it with grilled summer vegetables. WHO Paul Jaboulet Aine'-read more-

    Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone “Parallele 45” Rouge 2007

    David Honig
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    This is fresh and fruity, cherries and rhubarb, with a spicy cayenne and white pepper background. This is a moderately priced, juicy, fruit-driven blend. Drink it a bit cool and match it with grilled summer vegetables. WHO Paul Jaboulet Aine'-read more-
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