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    2012 Rodney Strong Pinot Noir

    David Honig
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    Dry, tart fruits and layers of flavors, in search of good food for pairing. The nose shows sherry stones, birch beer, and cranberry. Loads of red fruits, cherries, cranberries, and pomegranate, dry and tart. Tannins aren't overpowering, but clearly present, with a gentle but solid grip. Subtle undertones of licorice

    2012 Giant Steps Pinot Noir

    David Honig
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    Cherries, cola, and dried strawberries show on the nose. Cherries and pomegranate are joined by pencil lead and sage. A root beer flavor comes out on the mid-palate. Tannins are gentle, acids are bright. This is light and fresh, a wine that will complement, rather than compete with, food. Drink

    2012 Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris

    David Honig
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    The nose shows lime, apple, and white flowers. The palate shows the full, round mouth-feel you hope to find in a Pinot Gris. Peaches and white flowers lead, with very light flavors of sweet lime on the finish. Drink with fresh-caught trout. Recommended. 87 points. WHO: Innocent Bystander WHAT: Pinot

    My High Alcohol Epiphany – Elegance above 14%

    Simon J Woolf
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    Hangups? I've got plenty, but don't worry - I'm not about to start using this column as therapy. But when I pick up a bottle of wine and the alcohol content is listed as more than 14%, a whole host of prejudices kick in. Is this going to be an

    2010 Chateau de Sours “La Source Blanc” White Blend

    David Honig
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    Like the front lawn on a summer day. Cut grass and tropical fruits show on the nose. The palate has grass, pineapple, then mango. The finish adds lingering lemon. Remarkably bright and fresh, this will contrast well with foods prepared with mayo. Pair with lobster rolls. Recommended. 88 points. WHO:

    Sylvaner Hill: Alsace’s Zotzenberg grand cru vineyard takes the lowly grape and makes it noble.

    Roger Morris
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    If you’ve always thought Sylvaner was simply a junk grape used to ensure that bottles of cheap German and Alsatian white blends are never half-empty, take a trip to the little town of Mittelbergheim in the center of Alsace, where there are 25 wineries but only about 600 residents.  Then

    2010 Ceja Chardonnay

    David Honig
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    Interesting and elusive nose, first mango, then apple, then a melange of tropical fruit, all with butter in the background. The palate is all tropical fruits, mango and fried plantain, baked pineapple and butter. Mouth-feel is smooth, round, with just a hint of zingy freshness. Drink with a Cobb Salad.

    2011 StickyBeak Chardonnay

    David Honig
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    The aromas of apples and pears baking in a pie waft up from the glass. This is pillow-soft on the palate. All the flavors are just as soft, showing baked fruit, cantaloupe, butter and a bit of vanilla. The finish lingers quite a while. Drink with fried catfish and coleslaw.
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