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Cocktails featuring coffee are nothing new. A bracing Irish coffee with whiskey may be welcome in winter. A Dublin Iced...

2021 David Frost Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa

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David Frost is a world class golfer who grew up in a winemaking family in South Africa and now he...

Carta Coffee Merchant: Kona coffee at its peak

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Features

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With his background in winemaking and food science, Scott Burr started Carta Coffee Merchants to explore the many flavor profiles...

2019 Vinea Domini “Roma DOC Rosso”

Becky Sue Epstein

Features

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This wine is a combination of ancient land and modern technology. It’s from the more upscale line of wines called...

2020 La Crema Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc

Becky Sue Epstein

Features

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This wine turned out to be a great choice to crack open on a Monday: relaxing and energizing at the...

2017 Black Stallion Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Becky Sue Epstein

Features

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PRODUCED BY: Black Stallion Estate Winery This wine is best served as an aperitif, with a very slight chill (under...

2020 Le Vie Angarano Brenta Breganze Vespaiolo

Becky Sue Epstein

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This is the time of year to go full-on Italian for lunch or dinner: a glass of this white wine...

2018 Geodesy “Sage Ridge Vineyard” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Becky Sue Epstein

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If you’ve never heard of Geodesy wines, the most important thing you need to know is that the company was...

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