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      2006 Château Léoville-Poyferré Saint-Julien, Médoc

      Stuart George
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      Michelle Locke
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      Downtown Healdsburg for Fine Wine and Gourmet Dining

      Deborah Grossman
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      Barbara Barrielle
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    2006 Espiritu de Argentina Mendoza Reserva Malbec

    Ward Kadel - drXeNo
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    I tasted this wine with a paired dinner at Destino in San Francisco, with winemaker Luis Villarreal. It had a garnet with a dark core and ruby edges. The nose had a great bouquet of black cherry, char and some-read more-

    2006 Milbrandt Vineyards Traditions Cabernet Sauvignon

    Howard Hewitt
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    This is another of those easy-to-drink and well-made Washington state Cabernets.It’s smooth with a hint of currant and paired nicely with a steak off the grill. It’s a fruit-forward wine that is well structured with an easy to enjoy finish.-read more-

    2008 Ludwig Winery Gewürztraminer Dry Single Vineyard Selection

    Deb Harkness
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    It's been a while since I've been truly excited by a Gewurztraminer, so I'm thrilled this is so affordable. Layered aromas and flavors of mango, peach, white flowers, and a bit of vanilla bean. There's a lift of apple and-read more-

    Labouré-Roi Beaujolais Nouveau 2009

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    Best feature: screwcap. Reminiscent of powdered cherry jello aroma, tastes like thin cherry wine with a big, hot finish though at 12:5% it's not a high-alcohol wine. WHO Labouré-Roi WHAT Gamay, Beaujolais Nouveau WHERE France, Burgundy, Beaujolais WHEN 2009 HOW-read more-

    Trust is the New Black: Your Local Retailer as Wine Confidante

    Louis Calli
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    By now, the effect of “expert” opinion on runaway consumer spending has washed away in the flood waters of billion dollar Ponzi schemes and predatory lending.  Now, all of the lip service in the world from talking heads about “recovery”-read more-

    Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone "Parallele 45" Rouge 2007

    David Honig
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    This is fresh and fruity, cherries and rhubarb, with a spicy cayenne and white pepper background. This is a moderately priced, juicy, fruit-driven blend. Drink it a bit cool and match it with grilled summer vegetables. WHO Paul Jaboulet Aine'-read more-

    Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone “Parallele 45” Rouge 2007

    David Honig
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    This is fresh and fruity, cherries and rhubarb, with a spicy cayenne and white pepper background. This is a moderately priced, juicy, fruit-driven blend. Drink it a bit cool and match it with grilled summer vegetables. WHO Paul Jaboulet Aine'-read more-

    Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2009

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    Not a big fruit-juice wine as in other years. Floral and new strawberries aroma, not very expressive flavors. Clunky tannins crying out for light, salty food. WHO Georges Duboeuf WHAT Gamay, Beaujolais Nouveau WHERE France, Burgundy, Beaujolais WHEN 2009 HOW-read more-
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