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    1991 Smith Woodhouse Porto Vintage

    David Honig
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    Color is pale garnet with slight bricking, and a clear edge. The nose is extremely aromatic, with vibrant aromas of cloves, dried orange peel, and unsweetened cocoa, with an underlying base of dark fruit and roasted nuts. On the palate-read more-

    Kiss the Cook, Redux

    David Honig
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    In the last five days of 2010, we are going to count down five of our favorite stories from some of our favorite authors in our first year, starting with Diana Lawrence's marvelous Kiss the Cook. This story, and all-read more-

    Palate Press Wine of the Week: 2009 De Wetshof Estate Limestone Hill Chardonnay

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    Tasting this unwooded Chardonnay ignited an instant craving for oysters, scallops, and any other sea creature that comes from a shell. The searing acidity, crisp citrus fruit, green apple and peach are balanced with a round full mouth feel from-read more-

    Palate Press Wine of the Week (Dec 19 – 24)

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    2009 De Wetshof Estate Limestone Hill Chardonnay

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    Tasting this unwooded Chardonnay ignited an instant craving for oysters, scallops, and any other sea creature that comes from a shell. The searing acidity, crisp citrus fruit, green apple and peach are balanced with a round full mouth feel from-read more-

    Holiday Wine and the Millennial Generation

    Sarah Chappell
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    For those of us who have recently left the stimulating environs of University, the holiday season harkens back to those carefree times before (somewhat) gainful employment. We have grown up - a little - and celebrating the season with our families and-read more-

    1976 Château Guiraud

    David Honig
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    The dark golden color is clear evidence of the age of this wine. Minerality and acidity run in streaks through golden honey, white honeysuckle, and marzipan flavors. A tangy-sweet key lime peel citrus carries the acid and keeps it from-read more-

    2008 Muratie Estate Cape Vintage Port-style

    Tom Lynch
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    The first thing you notice about this wine is the intense dark, almost inky color. It is a hint of the richness and opulence to come. The single lot of four classic Portuguese cultivars, all planted in 1965, are “field-read more-
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