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      2012 Rodney Strong “Charlotte’s Home” Sauvignon Blanc

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      Santa Rosa Craft Beer and Food Take Center Stage

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      Enjoy Cancun-adjacent Isla Mujeres at Coco B Villas

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    Mezcal Vago Mexicano

    David Honig
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    The nose is rich and earthy, with aromas of black dirt and smoke. There's plenty of spice on the palate, cinnamon, nutmeg,  chipotle, and the tiniest hint of unsweetened chocolate. Double-distilled in a clay still in a tiny batch of just 128 liters, it is smooth and nearly bite-free. Smoke

    Vinho Verde: The Grass is Always Greener

    Simon J Woolf
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    Confession time: Years ago, I used to think I was sophisticated because not only did I know that Port and Mateus Rosé came from Portugal, I also knew and loved Vinho Verde. What could be better at the height of summer than something crisp, white and ever so slightly frizzante?

    2010 Columbia Winery “Lapis” Red Wine

    David Honig
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    A very nice Syrah-driven red blend from one of the patriarchs of Washington Wine. Blackberry leads on the nose, with a background of black cherry. It also shows black pepper and and a touch of tar. Syrah dominates on the palate, with blackberry and pepper. Other varietals show in black

    Bringing the Wine Producer Home: WineTastings in Consumers’ Houses – a New Trend

    Elisabetta Tosi
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    It looks like a paradox: never in Italy have people drunk so little wine, and never has wine been a more successful topic for Italians to learn about. According the Italian wine association Assoenologi, the consumption of wine in Italy has declined from 29 gallons a year in the 1970s

    Mezcal Vago Elote

    David Honig
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    This unique triple-distilled Mezcal is infused with roasted corn between the second and third distillation, offering an interesting palette of smokey flavors and aromas. Smoke and toasted cornbread with honey all come out on the palate. Honey drips throughout the surprisingly sweet palate, which also shows roasted sweet corn, agave

    Building on Sand: How Jonata is Redefining Santa Barbara Wines

    Andrew Chalk
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    You won't find a street address on their web site, nor will they show up on google maps, but Jonata (Chumash Native American for Tall Oaks) is a winery that will likely be heard a lot more of in coming years - if only for its ability to defy the

    Mezcal Vago Espadin

    David Honig
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    This Mezcal is made in the village of Candeleria Yegole, on the border of the Central Valley and Sierra Sur regions of Oaxaca. The nose shows aromas of yuca, candle wax, flint, and smoke. A drop or two under the tongue lets the surprising fruit explode in a surprising burst

    2011 Marlo Cellars Chardonnay

    David Honig
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    Pears and the charred lines on grilled pineapple leap from the glass on the nose. Pears, lychee, and grilled pineapple pop on the palate. There are lovely white floral notes in the background. Mouth-feel is rounded and smooth. Drink with scallop margarita pizza. Highly Recommended. 92 Points. WHO: Marlo Cellars WHAT:
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