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    What We’re Drinking – Prophecy Pinot Noir

    David Honig
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    The nose shows very ripe, even a little stewed, cherries. Candied cherries and strawberries, with black pepper and vanilla, come through on the palate. This is a soft, round, crowd-pleasing wine that will satisfy the neophytes. Recommended. 85 points. DBH WHO: Prophecy Wines WHAT: Pinot Noir WHEN: 2015 WHERE: California HOW MUCH:

    What We’re Drinking – Troon “Cuvée Rolle” Vermentino

    David Honig
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    Aromas of honeysuckle, magnolias, and peaches show on the nose. The palate is complex, as peach, nectarine, and tarragon dance around a mineral spine and salinity that will pair beautifully with oysters. Highly Recommended. 91 points. DBH WHO: Troon Vineyard WHAT: Vermentino, Marsanne WHEN: 2016 DESIGNATION: Cuvée Rolle WHERE: Applegate

    What We’re Drinking – Dutton Goldfield Pinot Blanc

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    Aromas of cinnamon-baked apples waft up from the glass. Fresh apples, crisp cucumber, and white grapefruit come out on the palate. Crisp minerality shines through. This is juicy, bright, and layered. Drink with mussels. Highly Recommended. 92 points. DBH WHO: Dutton Goldfield WHAT: Pinot Blanc DESIGNATION: Shop Block WHEN: 2016

    What We’re Drinking – Ridge “Ponzo” Zinfandel 2015

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    The color is not quite opaque, garnet all the way through. Gorgeous black raspberry and vanilla float up on the nose. On the palate it's a bit reductive, and offers plums, raspberry, licorice, and black pepper. Tannins are dusty, acids bright. This is a bit more ripe and a bit

    DISCOVERIES: Asti Secco is Italy’s New Dry Sparkling Wine

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    All over the world, numbers are up for sparkling wines. In the US and UK, we are huge consumers of Asti sparkling wines from northern Italy, but these have traditionally been rather sweet. Recently, however, Asti producers have created a new category that's nearly as dry as Brut Champagne. Asti

    What We’re Drinking – Murrieta’s Well Small Lot Cabernet Sauvigonin 2013

    David Honig
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    Cassis and vanilla come through on the nose. The palate shows more complexity, leading with black currant and mulberry, adding tart red fruits on the mid-palate. Unsweetened chocolate, espresso, and some pencil lead dance in and out among the fruit flavors. Drink with lamb chops. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH

    What We’re Drinking – Fleur de Mer Rose “Cotes de Provence”

    David Honig
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    This rosé is a lovely, light coral pink. Aromas of Indian River Ruby Red grapefruit flow up from the glass. The palate is all citrus, sweet nectarines and bright pink grapefruit. Well integrated but very light tannins are detectable. This is a very pretty, very refreshing, classic provencal rosé. Drink

    What We’re Drinking – Carlos Serres 2016 Viura-Tempranillo Blanco White

    David Honig
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    Mild citrus aromas, tangerines and orange blossoms, come out on the nose. The palate shows tangerines with a saline touch. Soft hints of ruby red grapefruit offer a touch of acid on the finish. Drink with sautéed shrimp. Recommended. 86 points. DBH WHO: Carlos Serres WHAT: Macabeo (Viura), Tempranillo Blanco WHEN:
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