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      Hidden Italian Getaway Near Venice: Discovering Asolo’s charm, wine and history

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      A History of Wine near Venice in Six Families

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    What We’re Drinking – Cobrafire Blance d’Armagnac

    David Honig
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    A white, unaged Armagnac from PM Spirits and Domaine d'Esperance, the fruit simply explodes on the palate. The nose is all grape and raisin, without a hint that it's over 102 proof. Grapes and raisins fill the palate, fruity and sweet, with white pepper and the lightest touch of cardamom.

    What We’re Drinking – Domaine d’Esperance 2000 Bas-Armagnac

    David Honig
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    This is a single vintage, single varietal Armagnac, aged 13 years. It has a beautiful caramel color. The nose offer honey, poached pear, and white florals, like distant magnolia. The palate is complex, with a whole cabinet of spices including cinnamon, clove, cardamom and pepper, a touch of honey, pears,

    What We’re Drinking – Mic.Drop.2 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

    David Honig
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    Mic.Drop.2 is the second bourbon from Nicolas Palazzi, who I described as a magician after the first edition. The second round is a 13-year old single barrel that yielded a paltry 140 bottles, and every one of them is gone. But read on, and see what we missed (I got

    Vie Mélange Maison I

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    Rhone-style blend, strong on the Syrah, explodes on the nose with a blast of raspberry and crisp beef fat. Savory and juicy on the palate, raspberry, crisp fat, pencil lead, and thyme knit smoothly together. Firm tannins and bright acidity call for crispy pork belly. Highly Recommended. 91 points. DBH

    Cornerstone Cellars Benchlands Cabernet Sauvignon

    David Honig
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    Rich fruit aromas rise from the glass, cassis, plums, and black cherry, with a hint of tomato leaf and dry herbs. Black cherry  and blueberry pie, pencil lead, and unsweetened chocolate explode on a rich, voluptuous palate. Tannins are silky, fruits extracted, oak giving strong support without overwhelming. This is

    Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir

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    The palate is tart and fresh, with cranberry, rhubarb, and wild strawberry. Some forest floor and dry herbs add layers. It is racy and fruity, and just a bit rough around the edges. Drink with wild boar sausage. Recommended. 88 points. DBH WHO: Dutton Goldfield WHAT: Pinot Noir WHEN: 2016

    Dutton Goldfield Redwood Ridge Pinot Noir

    David Honig
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    Cherry pie filling and pomegranate, with a touch of cola, roil up from the glass. Fresher cherry, pomegranate, and  few drops of sweet key lime flow through the palate, with asian spices and a touch of cola. The finish lingers forever. Fresh, tart, complex, and made for food, drink with

    Dutton Goldfield Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir

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    Opulent and voluptuous, fine red fruits, strawberry, raspberry, with a black fruit background, make a gorgeous palate. Asian spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, and the tiniest pinch of white pepper give marvelous complexity and depth. Drink with crown roast of lamb. Highly Recommended. 95 points. DBH WHO: Dutton Goldfield WHAT: Pinot Noir
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