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    Murrieta’s Well “The Spur”

    David Honig
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    The nose is rich and sweet, with aromas of blueberry pie filling, vanilla, and nutmeg. The mouth-feel is pillow-soft. Flavors of blueberry pie and black cherries are followed with black tea and milk chocolate. Drink with filet. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Murrieta's Well WHAT: Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon,

    Murrieta’s Well Small Lot Cabernet Franc

    David Honig
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    The nose shows rich aromas of black fruit and spices. Boysenberry and elderberry lead on the palate, backed by graphite and milk chocolate. Fine-grained tannins and black fruit are bigger than acids, giving an opulent mouth feel. Drink with a well-seared T-bone. Highly Recommended. 93 points. DBH WHO: Murrieta's Well

    What We’re Drinking – Alcance “Gran Reserva” Cabernet Sauvignon

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    Black currant and plums waft up on the nose. The palate offers black fruit and vanilla with dusty tannins. Drink with bistecca fiorentina. Highly Recommended. 90 points. DBH WHO: Alcance WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon WHEN: 2014 DESIGNATION: Gran Reserva WHERE: Valle del Maule, Chile HOW MUCH: $18 (media sample) POINTS: 90

    What We’re Drinking – Tapiz “Alta Collection” Malbec

    David Honig
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    Deep, rich aromas of blackberry, tar, and seared beef fat roil up from the glass. Blackberry explodes on the palate, paired with loads of violent and a mid-palate of black currant. Tannins are silky, and violent linger forever. With rich fruits, impressive florals, and terrific structure, this would pair perfectly

    What We’re Drinking – Pedroncelli “Signature Series” Dry Rosé of Zinfandel

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    The color is lovely, a true pink. Strawberries, orange peel, and citrus blossoms come out on the nose. Citrus is more pronounced on the palate, tangerines and orange peel, strawberries and lime, with a leafy herb background. This pretty rosé offers layers of fruit with a herbal background adding depth.

    What We’re Drinking – Notre Vin Cabernet Sauvignon

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    Color is a deep ruby, bordering on red-black. The nose is rich with blackberry, black currant, and cigar box. Black currant and blackberry lead on the palate, with floral undertones and structured tannins. Tobacco appears on the mid-palate. Fruit takes the lead in this restrained, refined wine. Drink with rack

    What We’re Drinking – Susana Balbo “Crios” Cabernet Sauvignon

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    Red and black fruit mingle with earth and humus on the nose. The palate, too, blends red and black fruit, blackberry and raspberry, with deep earthiness and cranberry high notes. Hints of tobacco show the presence of a small amount of Cabernet Franc. Tannins are soft and light, acids pronounced.

    Zuccardi “Emma” Bonarda

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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.
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