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(This story originally ran on November 11, 2009. At Palate Press we salute the Veterans of every war for freedom and justice.) This story comes from the war diary of my grandfather, Archie Brick, one of the first Americans in Europe in World War I. It is the story of Read More

What We’re Drinking – 2014 Pali “Huntingon” Pinot Noir

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Loads of strawberries, plus sage and red clay, waft up on the nose. Strawberries of every kind, from plump and ripe served with cream to tiny, wild, and tart, to dried, come through in layers on the palate. Sage gives way to clove and a touch of cinnamon from attack Read More

What We’re Drinking – 2012 Rodney Strong “Brothers” Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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Brothers Vineyard is Rodney Strong's northernmost, and warmest, vineyard in Alexander Valley. The wine of opaque, with a deep, earthy nose. Black currant dominates, with sweet blueberry in the background. It is even darker on the palate, leading with elderberry and blackberry. Some black tar and tobacco add bitter to Read More

What We’re Drinking – Edinburgh Gin

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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The Edinburgh Gin distillery is located in the west end of Edinburgh, where they make distinctive Gins int he land of Whisky. Edinburgh Gin The first, the 86 proof namesake, is a classic London Dry style with a twist of citrus. Juniper is clear on the nose. It is far Read More

What We’re Drinking – 2007 Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee Brut, Late Disgorged

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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This was our wine pairing for dinner the other night: linguini with seafood, braised greens on the side. Just enough flavor in the dishes to enhance this golden-tan sparkling wine. Over all, this is a light-feeling wine with a frothy mousse. Of course we were impatient and started sipping it Read More

What We’re Drinking – NV Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Blancs

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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This is not just an aperitif wine, it’s a dinner wine too. When poured, its light straw gold color didn’t prepare me for the heartiness of this wine. Made with 100% chardonnay, this is a rich and full-bodied sparkler. In the glass I found a fine mousse with a creamy Read More

What We’re Drinking – 2013 Santi Ripasso della Valpolicella Classico Superiore Solane

David Honig

Wine Reviews

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The wine starts with a dusty nose of dried cherry and a bit of raisin coming up from the glass. Cherry leads on the palate, with touches of pencil lead, followed by raisin on the mid-palate. Bright tart red fruits dominate up front and linger on the finish. Tannins are fine Read More

What We’re Drinking – NV Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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The Blanc de Noirs was my favorite of the Gloria Ferrer sparkling wines I tasted this season. A very delicate-seeming wine, pale red-gold with light aromas and flavors, made mainly with pinot noir. -- hence the name “blanc de noirs” which means white wine made with black (aka red) grapes. Read More

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What We’re Drinking – 2014 Pali “Huntingon” Pinot Noir

What We’re Drinking – 2012 Rodney Strong “Brothers” Cabernet Sauvignon

What We’re Drinking – Edinburgh Gin

What We’re Drinking – 2007 Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee Brut, Late Disgorged

What We’re Drinking – NV Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Blancs

What We’re Drinking – 2013 Santi Ripasso della Valpolicella Classico Superiore Solane

What We’re Drinking – NV Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs

2018 Notturno Drei Donà Romagna DOC Predappio Sangiovese

2019 Jordan Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

2018 Ghost of a Chance Wines “Gangster of Love” Red, Sierra Foothills

2020 One Flock Sauvignon Blanc

2020 One Flock Red Wine, California