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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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      You say Rosé, I say Rosato… Whatever, It’s Time to Drink it!

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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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      Women Chefs Seed Plant Forward Dining at The Grove in Napa

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    Zuccardi “Emma” Bonarda

    David Honig
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    The aroma of violets simply explodes out of the glass. The violet carries over to the palate, where it dances with raspberries,  powdery tannins, and hints of smoked meat. This is overwhelmingly floral, with lovely red fruit and interesting tertiary flavors. Drink with beef skewers with chimichurri sauce. Highly Recommended.

    What We’re Drinking – Carlos Serres Reserva

    David Honig
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    The nose is earthy, musty, mushroom and humus with cherries playing backup. The palate is more fruit-forward, with cherries and raspberries in the lead, freshly turned earth, tobacco, and mushrooms following along. Soft red fruit, complex earthy flavors, and round tannins make a food-friendly wine of great depth for the

    What We’re Drinking – Carleos Serres Gran Reserva

    David Honig
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    The nose is cherries on a bed of old leather and freshly picked mushroom still laden with black earth. The palate is musty, cherries muddles into leather, mushrooms, tobacco, and humus. The earthiness is the message with this wine - pair it with mushroom dishes. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH

    What We’re Drinking – Castello di Amorosa “La Castellana” Red Blend

    David Honig
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    Black currant, plum, espresso and cherry all waft up on the nose. On the palate, loads of flavors explode, starting with black currant and boysenberry, then black cherry, with vanilla, unsweetened cocoa, tar, and nutmeg. Drink with well-marbled ribeye. Highly Recommended. 92 points. DBH WHO: Castello di Amorosa WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon,

    What We’re Drinking – Susana Balbo “Brioso” Red Blend

    David Honig
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    Aromas of raspberry and a touch of blueberry come up on the nose. Raspberry lead on the palate, with spices, strong herbal notes and hints of vanilla. This offers layers of fruits and flavors that keep coming from attack to finish. Drink with flank steak. Recommended. 89 points. DBH WHO:

    What We’re Drinking – Silverado “Geo” Cabernet Sauvignon

    David Honig
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    The nose shows incredible depth and richness, with black currant, plums, dark chocolate and hints of tobacco leaf. Black currant, plums, and unsweetened chocolate lead, and brighter red fruit follows on the mid-palate, with touches of menthol and tobacco. Tannins are muscular, in this young wine that will integrate and

    What We’re Drinking – Alcance “Gran Reserva” Carmenére

    David Honig
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    Deep black fruits with green olive come through on the nose. The palate is true to the nose, as blackberry and mulberry, nutmeg and cinnamon, and olive all run through their paces. Tannins are soft. This is a very good and very typical Chilean Carmenere. Drink with churrasco with cilantro.

    What We’re Drinking – Ridge “East Bench” Zinfandel

    David Honig
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    Rich aromas of chocolate covered cherries waft up from the glass. They lead on the palate, too, quickly followed by raspberry, milk chocolate, and leather. Smooth, fine-grained tannins and just enough acidity to keep the balance offer a lovely mouth-feel. Red fruit and chocolate linger. This is an opulent, round,
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