Palate Press

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For relaxing with friends on a warm summer evening, this wine turns out to be a great choice. It comes from the far northern region of Italy called Alto Adige – an area so close to Austria that it is also known by its German name, Sudtirol. The wine is

2016 Edna Valley Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc – a white wine to ease you into dinner

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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Start as an aperitif, and pour another glass for lunch or your first course at dinner. Some earthiness and creaminess mixed with herbs in the aroma. Clean and light on the palate, with a subtly citrus, refreshing end-palate and a touch of orange oil in the finish. WHO: Edna Valley

2017 Olema Pinot Noir, Sonoma County – a lightly exuberant wine

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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In the glass, the wine’s pinkish red color and clear edges indicate that this California pinot noir has a touch of French style, too. An aroma of red berries flows into the flavors the palate, with some sharp bramble character too. Light tannins close the finish nicely. And the winemaker

The Sweet and The Bitter: Ambrosia Aperitivo

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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If you’re new to embracing the Italian style of aperitifs, the new Ambrosia Aperitivo is a good place to start. It’s on the sweeter end of the bittersweet style, with an emphasis on aromatics and flavorings including blood orange, cantaloupe and a variety of botanicals. This drink was developed in

It’s Not Unusual to Love These Single-Serve Wines

Fabian Jauregui

Wine Reviews

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Usual Wines is a direct to consumer brand that (currently) offers only online ordering, which, at first blush, is certainly a breath of fresh air in the traditionally behind-the-times wine industry. They offer single-serve wines in 187ml (6.3oz) bottles, the perfect size for an individual serving, especially for those trying

Kin’s Quest for Booze-Free Euphoria

Fabian Jauregui

Wine Reviews

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With the rise of virgin cocktails and other such concoctions among the most interesting trends of the past year or so, I jumped at the chance to sample High Rhode by Kin Euphorics, a new beverage not only contains no alcohol but also promises to produce “a buzz without the

The Approachable Juggernaut Wine: 2015 Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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At the risk of sounding like a Captain Obvious, this is a juggernaut of a bottle: it’s taller, broader, and much heavier than the average wine bottle today, which lends the wine a certain feel of grandeur. In fact, this is not a grand wine, but a very approachable cabernet

Does this wine remind you of Sting? There’s a reason: 2016 “When We Dance” Chianti DOCG

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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This is the wine that opened the mind of a white-wine-lover to red wines. (Go, Oliver!) From the beginning, he noticed it was a lighter color, and less likely to hit him over the head with the first sip. What he – and many people -- don’t realize is that

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2016 Edna Valley Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc – a white wine to ease you into dinner

2017 Olema Pinot Noir, Sonoma County – a lightly exuberant wine

The Sweet and The Bitter: Ambrosia Aperitivo

It’s Not Unusual to Love These Single-Serve Wines

Kin’s Quest for Booze-Free Euphoria

The Approachable Juggernaut Wine: 2015 Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon

Does this wine remind you of Sting? There’s a reason: 2016 “When We Dance” Chianti DOCG