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#36 SUMMER OF ’22

July 9, 2022 by PeterMGianotti

Yes, the summer knows, especially when it comes to drinks. Sampling warm-weather winners, from tangy sauvignon blanc and refreshing chardonnay to pretty-in-pink roses and lively reds can put you in a poolside or beachfront mood in a couple of sips. Try these. They’re parties, bottled. The 2021 MacRostie Rose of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast (★★ $30)… Read more
#35 SPRINGTIME WINES AND SPIRITS

April 30, 2022 by PeterMGianotti

California pinot noir is in bloom. Kosta Browne, which has been producing standout pinot noir for 25 years, welcomes the season with its “Appellation Series.” It’s a bottled tour of winners, north to south, Anderson Valley to Sta. Rita Hills. These four pinots from the 2020 vintage are $115 each. All earn a four-star rating.… Read more