Palate Press

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Intensely fruity with undertones of fresh earth. Dark cherries, loam, and a touch of vanilla are on the nose. Tart red fruits dominate the palate, led by cranberry, with wild strawberries and sour cherry. Hints of freshly-turned earth show around the edges. Tartness lingers on the finish. Tannins are rustic

What We’re Drinking – 2013 J Vineyards and Winery Pinot Noir

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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Intense is the first word that comes to mind when encountering this wine. The aroma is concentrated strawberry fruit, which continues in the flavors of the wine, surrounded by a nice thin circlet of vanilla on the palate and in the finish. The style of fruit is very New World,

What We’re Drinking – 2013 Donafugata Sdàra

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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A thoroughly enjoyable wine for any day of the week. A notable dark red, cooked fruit flavor, with integrated mild tannins and lively acidity give it just enough granularity and presence and a touch of fennel, too. Pour it liberally alongside simple meat dishes or traditional pasta with marinara sauce. Highly

What We’re Drinking – 2014 Anthìlia Sicilia DOC Bianco

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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Another very pleasant wine experience for any-day wine drinking from the distinguished Donnafugata winery in Sicily. (Bonus: use the QR code on the bottle to find an accounting of the winery’s carbon footprint.) Based on the native Cataratto grape, this white blend begins with aromas of straw, peach, orange and

What We’re Drinking – Ron Navazos-Palazzi Cask Strength Rum

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Equipo Navazos and Nicolas Palazzi have searching together for forgotten casks of Spanish Brandy. One day, at a bodega in Jerez, they found Antilles rum that had been aging in Oloroso Sherry casks for 10 years or more. With a little research, they discovered it was 100% molasses rum distilled

What We’re Drinking – 2013 Jordan Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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The people at Jordan say that 2013 was a pretty perfect vintage for chardonnay. They also mention that they make their wines to be food friendly, and they’ve done a good job of it with this wine, which paired well with our Bourride-style fish stew containing saffron, two kinds of

What We’re Drinking – Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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The Bourbon summer season seems to get going in early May with the Kentucky Derby. So last night I opened a bottle of Knob Creek, which I hadn’t tasted for a while. And I found that Knob Creek has stayed true to its signature style with this Single Barrel Reserve.

What We’re Drinking – Cruz Reposado Tequila

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Cruz Reposado Tequila comes from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, and is made from 100% blue agave. The agave is baked in clay ovens, cooled, then crushed, before it is double distilled in stainless pot stills. It then gets 6 months in American oak whiskey barrels before it is released. The color

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