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      Savoring Sips, Scents and Food-Pairings in Napa: Domaine Carneros

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      Interesting White Wine from the Country of Georgia

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      2024 “this life” brut AOC Crémant de Limoux – A Valentine Sparkler

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      NV J Vineyards & Winery Brut Rosé

      Becky Sue Epstein
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      Palio Wins San Francisco Dining after 35 Years

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      Wohlfert Distilling Craft Spirits Ride on Prohibition Heritage

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      Why Low-Alcoholic Wine May Be Increasing & An Adult Beverage Option; Even No-Alc can be Tasty

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      Monday’s Martini – A Clockwork Monkey

      David Honig
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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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      Palio Wins San Francisco Dining after 35 Years

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      Enjoy Cancun-adjacent Isla Mujeres at Coco B Villas

      Deborah Grossman
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      Palio Wins San Francisco Dining after 35 Years

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      Classic Chinese Fine Dining at Z&Y Peking Duck

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      Montréal Chefs Star in the Culinary World

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      Portland, Eaters Paradise

      Deborah Grossman
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    Wine’s caste system or hippie love? The problem with being a post-modern wine drinker

    Erika Szymanski
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    We all want authentic wines, or at least it’s currently fashionable to say so. But do we really want wines to taste authentically of their place instead of aiming for the flavors we value the most? Whatever authenticity means, we know it's a good thing. At the very least “authentic”

    What We’re Drinking – Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc

    David Honig
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    Next year this bottle will be old enough to drive. Don't wait. It's drinking great now. 2003 was a very hot year and the fruit is still explosive. It's fresh, too, with zingy citrus. Honeysuckle, citrus flowers, and guava pastry waft up from the glass. The real action starts on

    Super Bowl ad shows Budweiser is afraid of craft beer

    Evan Dawson
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    Let me get this straight: Budweiser bashes craft beer lovers as “fussy,” then Budweiser boasts of their own “beechwood aging.” Feels like it’s 2005 again, and I’m listening to Pope Benedict loudly oppose gay relationships while wearing faaaaaaabulous red Prada shoes. Fortunately for us, there’s a new Pope, and a

    What We’re Drinking – Bodegas Añadas Cariñena Care Finca Bancales

    David Honig
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    The wine comes from 80 year old vines in the Bancales vineyard. It's juicy, but complex and balanced, not simple. The color is a bright ruby. The nose has cherries, plums, and black licorice. Cherries, raspberries, and licorice lead, with juicy red plum and hints of umami presenting on the mid-palate.

    Arizona Wine: Just the Facts

    Andrew Chalk
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    Have you heard that there are now wineries in every state in the US? Here’s the “state of the state” of Arizona’s fledgling wine industry. Serious consumers and people in the wine trade may be aware that Arizona has a nascent wine industry. But if you ask more challenging questions

    What We’re Drinking – Shafer Merlot

    David Honig
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    Black cherry, raspberry, a touch of cinnamon and some mint  waft up from the glass. Les sweet on the palate, cranberry and raspberry join the cherry. Loads of spice plus eucalyptus and shine through on the palate. This is no flabby over-ripe mass produced Merlot. :It has balance, firm tannins,

    What We’re Drinking – Jean-Luc Colombo “Cape Bleue” Rose

    David Honig
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    Terroir shines through this pretty Rosé.  The color is a very light flaming pink. The nose shows watermelon, strawberry jam, and a hint of white pepper. The palate has watermelon, strawberry, lime, and roses. White grapefruit lingers. There is a very gentle underlying salinity. Enjoy with savory crepes. Recommended (88).

    The Vineyard in the Middle of the Lagoon: Grapes Recovered from the Gilded Age of the Venetian Republic

    Elisabetta Tosi
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    Did you know that there is a vineyard in the middle of the Venice Lagoon? There is, and if you are imagining rows of vines planted in the waters of the Adriatic Sea, your vision is not far from reality. When a high tide in the lagoon reaches five feet
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