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    Carlos Serres Crianza

    David Honig
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    Rich black cherry aromas come up from the glass. On the palate, cherry gives way to raspberry, then pomegranate, with a background of roses and lavender. Tannins are structured, acids racy. This runs through a whole palate of red fruits, with great florals and firm structure. Drink with clay oven

    Vgs Chateau Potelle Chardonnay

    David Honig
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    Warm tropical fruits, papaya and guava, waft up from the glass. Guava, peaches, and clove flavors lead, followed by vanilla and white pepper on the mid-palate. Tropical and complex, with a soft mouth-feel, this would pair well with crab cakes. Highly Recommended. 91 points. DBH WHO: Vgs Chateau Potelle WHAT:

    Dry Creek Vineyard Chardonnay

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    Fresh and baked apple, with backup aromas of coconut flow up on the nose. Warmed baked apple and poached pear flavors lead on the palate, with honeysuckle and nutmeg providing highlights and depth. The wine is soft, with warmed baked fruit and spice flavors and aromas. Drink with lobster bisque.

    2014 Gloria Ferrer Brut Blanc de Blancs

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    Graduating from Chardonnay table wine to blanc de blancs Champagne or sparkling wine makes sense -- if you have a very good one like this, made with 100% chardonnay grapes, and aged in the winery’s cellars for a couple years before being ready to drink now. The wine has some

    NV J Cuvee Brut

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    An elegant aroma of yeast and toast and cedar to begin, with a hint of fresh grass then lemon and raspberry on the palate. A tropical note, then peach skin acidity with honey in the finish. Enjoy as an aperitif. Highly recommended -- BSE WHO: J Vineyards & Winery WHAT:

    2016 Sterling Sparkling Rose

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    The color is one of the things that stands out with this rosé sparkler: it’s a lovely, soft salmon pink – so make sure to serve it in clear glasses. There are some florals in the aroma, and strawberry on the palate, with tinges of cocoa and sweet fruit in

    2016 Sterling Blanc de Blancs

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    Scents are a combination of flowers and fruit, evoking fresh, breezy fields. On the palate, some apricot emerges. In this young wine, sparkling’s traditional toast and yeast take a backseat to the other flavors and aromas. There’s even a hint of sweet fruit in the finish. And the bottle design

    J Brut Rose

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    NV J Brut Rosé Strong leather aroma with elements ranging from butter to cedar and ginger. A textured wine in the mouth, evoking peach juice and yellow raspberries: tart yet fruity. Faint minerality in a lemon-lime finish, lengthy yet lively. WHO: J Vineyards & Winery WHAT: 61% pinot noir, 35%
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