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      2022 Merriam Blanc de Noirs, 25th anniversary sparkling wine: sustainably made

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      Startlingly Vivid Prosecco-and More-from this Castle Winery in Italy

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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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      Santa Rosa Craft Beer and Food Take Center Stage

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      Downtown Healdsburg for Fine Wine and Gourmet Dining

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      Enjoy Cancun-adjacent Isla Mujeres at Coco B Villas

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      Adventure I Expected, but Wineries in Utah Were a Nice Surprise

      Barbara Barrielle
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      Montréal Chefs Star in the Culinary World

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      The Homey, Amenity-packed and Elegant Yountville Hotel

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    2008 Dry Creek Vineyard Dry Chenin Blanc Clarksburg

    Deb Harkness
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    Another excellent vintage for one of my favorite white wines. Round and lush in the mouth, with honey, golden delicious apple, and star fruit notes. The aromas are reminiscent of ripe orchard fruits--white peach, nectarine. Delicious dry finish. We had-read more-

    Buttery bacteria: Malolactic fermentation and you

    Tom Mansell
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    Have you ever tasted a wine with a big buttered popcorn aroma?  Have you ever wondered how in the world a product made from grape juice could smell like a movie theater?  It turns out that bacteria can be responsible-read more-

    2008 Tormaresca Neprica Puglia IGT

    Deb Harkness
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    Fantastic value in Italian reds, this blend of Negroamaro, Primitivo, and Cab had bright berry and cherry aromas and flavors. There were spicy notes of licorice and black tea in the palate, with a nice lift of acidity. Highly recommended,-read more-

    Wine Bar 101: Notes from the Other Side of the Counter

    Erin McGrath
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    "California makes the worst wine in the world," said Grandiose Statement Guy, as he reached for a tasting glass of a red blend I thought he might enjoy. He took a sip, and continued, "I'll take a glass of this one!-read more-

    2008 Mustilli Piedirosso Sannio

    Deb Harkness
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    I love Piedirosso, and this wine didn't disappoint. Pure, clear bing cherry notes in the aromas and palates with herbal and floral notes flitting around the edges. The wine is relatively light in body, and will appeal to fans of-read more-

    2005 Château Moulin de Curat

    David Honig
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    The year 2005 is considered by most the best year in decades, one in which the great wines are perfect, the good wines are great, and the average wines are good. If this very moderately priced bottle is any indication,-read more-

    2006 Hugel et Fils Gewürztraminer “Hugel”

    David Honig
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    The nose was still sweet and fruity. Lychee was the primary smell, joined with some ripe peach. It was not overpoweringly sweet, balanced by a clean mineral smell plus just a bit of lime zest. This was a very good-read more-

    2007 Domaine Labbé Vin de Savoie Abymes

    David Honig
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    A simple, acid-driven white, it opened with lemon -lime and a crisp streak of acid. As it got warmer pineapple became predominant. This is a simple, inexpensive, regional wine, of interest primarily as a unusual curiosity. WHO Domaine Labbé WHAT-read more-
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