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There is a surprise wine right off the hop today – a Pinot in sheep’s clothing and from a winery that is now using another variety – and doing good things with it (even if it’s just to blend); De Simone has new corks (can you say “finally age-worthy”), Huff pulls off another Chardonnay, iCellars is playing with Blanc, Rockway sings a swan song, and Trius crushes another icon … find out what I am talking about in this edition of the wine report.<\/strong><\/p>\n Before I let you go, I draw your attention to my usual International flair, this time from the Rhone Valley, where great value and great wines seem to go hand-in-hand … plus be sure to check out the Side Bar on the left for the latest videos, podcasts and links to reviews of older wines, cellar dwellers, published articles, On the Road notes and more.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click on the wines name to see the full review:<\/em><\/p>\n 16 Mile Cellar 2017 Pinot Noir, Exonerated Unfiltered<\/span><\/a><\/em> … (****)<\/strong><\/p>\n De Simone 2017 Merlot<\/span><\/em><\/a> … (****+)<\/strong><\/p>\n Huff Estates 2017 Chardonnay, South Bay<\/em><\/span><\/a> … (****)<\/strong><\/p>\n iCellars 2018 Sauvignon Blanc<\/em><\/a><\/span> … (****)<\/strong><\/p>\n Rockway Vineyards 2017 Syrah, Alter-Ego Small Lot<\/em><\/a> <\/span>… (****)<\/strong><\/p>\n Trius 2017 Red<\/span><\/em><\/a> … (****+)<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/strong> Plus : Some International Flair …<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/a>Domaine Autraud 2017 Cotes du Rhone-Villages<\/span><\/em><\/a> … (****+) <\/p>\n
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