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The Washington state wine industry is almost unbearably diverse. Just when you think you have a handle on the shapes and styles of Walla Walla – a name shared by eastern Washington’s most well-developed wine-town and one of its more populated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) – someone pulls a Barbera

A New Grand Red Wine for from Tuscany: Gran Selezione from Chianti Classico

Becky Sue Epstein

Features

4 min read

The name Tuscany immediately conjures images of sun-drenched fields studded with ochre-stone buildings and roadside cafes in ancient hilltop villages where one can quaff vibrant red wine. But what is the name of that famous Tuscan wine we drink in our dreams? It can’t be Chianti; that’s the basic red

2011 Marchesi Mazzei Chianti Classico Castello di Fonterutoli

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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This is rich, tannic, charming Chianti, a delightful addition to the table. Smoke, fresh cherry, and blueberry come through on the nose. Red fruit leads on the palate, black cherry and rhubarb, and black fruit makes an appearance on the mid-palate, blueberry and blackberry. Tobacco leaf and pepper also show

2009 Bran Caia “Il Blu”

David Honig

Wine Reviews

1 min read

Anise, black cherry, cassis, and dry herbs all float up on the nose. Bing cherries and raspberries lead, followed on the mid-palate by black licorice, tar, thyme, and soy. Tannins are tight, from, and acids well in balance. Four years old now, and it could still use a few years

2010 Toccata Sangiovese

David Honig

Wine Reviews

1 min read

The nose smells like a bag full of freshly-picked Michigan cherries and Earl Grey tea. Complexity on the palate is surprising and fun. It starts with tarter red fruits, cranberry and raspberry, and quickly moves to sweeter red fruits on the mid-palate, fresh cherries and dried strawberries. Tannins are deceptive,

2010 Maryhill Rosé of Sangiovese

David Honig

Wine Reviews

1 min read

The color is is tinted bronze and moderately opaque. The wine is very lively on the nose, floral and fruity with roses, strawberries and sweet cherries. Strawberries dominate on the palate, with a tiny hint of vanilla, then citrus acidity on the mid-palate through to the finish. Great acids allow

2009 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni Toscana IGT

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

1 min read

First there’s dark berry nose with a bit of leather. Then there’s plum, spice, cherry and a bit more leather, all continuing from beginning to mid- to end-palate, and into the finish, which is of respectable length. A substantial mouthfeel, and enjoyably concentrated flavors. It shines as a first course

Palate Press Wine of the Week – Hart’s Desire Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig

Wine Reviews

1 min read

The nose shows eucalyptus and mint, with hints of dark chocolate, all over high-toned red fruit. The palate opens with very interesting herbals, eucalyptus over mint, complementing the primary black cherry flavor. Bing cherries and raspberries are on the mid-palate. The finish lingers. Drink with lentils and wild mushrooms. A

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