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Countdown to New Year’s Eve: American Fizz

Becky Sue Epstein
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American…Champagne? Sparkling Wine? Each week until the end of the year we’ll take a look at different types of sparkling wines -- Champagne included, of course -- so you’ll be able to make a great choice for your New Year’s Eve occasion. Rather than an exhaustive explanation of champagnes and

2011 Truchard Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Enjoy this food-friendly wine, well balanced, and smooth, with layers of fruit and spices. The nose has dark cherry, clove, cream, and vanilla. The palate is driven by red fruits, cherry, rhubarb, and cranberry. Birch, cream, vanilla, and sage give interesting layers to the mid-palate, and the finish adds black

2010 Ceja Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Interesting and elusive nose, first mango, then apple, then a melange of tropical fruit, all with butter in the background. The palate is all tropical fruits, mango and fried plantain, baked pineapple and butter. Mouth-feel is smooth, round, with just a hint of zingy freshness. Drink with a Cobb Salad.

2010 Ceja Napa Carneros Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Pears, apples, and butter show on the nose. Pear, lemon cream, and lemon pith show on the palate. The texture is buttery and smooth, flavors fresh and bright. It shows touches butter and vanilla, but all very restrained. Drink with flounder almondine. Highly Recommended. 90 points. WHO: Ceja Vineyards WHAT:

2010 Trinitas Cellars Pinot Noir

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose has plum, cherry cola, and black tea. Black cherry, black tea, and cola lead on the palate. There is a real earthy umami that comes out on the mid-palate, a soy-sauce richness that lingers with cigar-box spices. Moderate tannins match moderate acids. Drink with anything made with lentils.