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    2009 Indaba Shiraz

    David Honig
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    The nose is very jammy, but I wonder if there is some Pinotage in the mix. There is a hint of burnt rubber typical for South African Pinotage. The flavors on the palate are candied cherrry, loam, and burnt rubber.-read more-

    Something is Going on in Michigan

    Howard Hewitt
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    Big and bold is easy for any wine drinker to understand. Nuance, on the other hand is more of a challenge. Michigan’s 70 wineries are producing wines some call surprising, a revelation, exceptional, and nuanced. With nearly every U.S. state-read more-

    Palate Press Wine of the Week: 2009 Bonny Doon Contra

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    A mix of elegance and muscle. Surprisingly dark ruby color in the glass. A nose of overripe raspberries and blackberries is almost misleading as this is not a fruit bomb. The fruit is not shy on the palate with some-read more-

    Palate Press Wine of the Week: Red Blends (Nov 1-5)

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    2004 Flora Springs Trilogy

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    More Bordeaux than California in style. Leather and eucalyptus opening to plum flower aromas. Moderate dark red fruit flavors, balanced acidity and tannins, medium finish. A classic dinner wine, better with fine steaks or lighter meats. If you have the-read more-

    2006 Hagafen Prix Melange Reserve Prix Vineyards

    David Honig
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    Deep opaque colors, inky black in the depths. The mouth feel is very soft, the fruits soft and supple. Blackcurrant is mellowed by deeper black fruits, mulberry and elderberry. It also has hints of eucalyptus and mint. Tannins are sweet,-read more-

    2009 Bonny Doon Contra

    Gary Thomas
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    A mix of elegance and muscle. Surprisingly dark ruby color in the glass. A nose of overripe raspberries and blackberries is almost misleading as this is not a fruit bomb. The fruit is not shy on the palate with some-read more-

    2006 L’Ecole No 41 Apogee

    David Honig
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    Very dark chocolate and pencil lead run through a blend of black and red fruits from the cabernet sauvignon and the merlot. Plums, blackberries, and black cherries lead are the fruits. The cabernet franc shows up with tobacco on the-read more-
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