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7 July, 2009

Wine Review–Irony Chardonnay

Posted in : Chardonnay, White Wine, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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Irony Chardonnay Other words on the label:  Napa Valley 2005, The finest traditions in winemaking since 1935, 14.5% alcohol The nose smells of cantaloupe and caramel.  It’s sweeter than I expect for a chardonnay and is dripping with vanilla, cantaloupe and green apple.  Just as the bottle label says, the sip ends with a creamy
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6 July, 2009

Cocktail Review–The Whippet, Jujube, Chapel Hill

Cocktail Review–The Whippet, Jujube, Chapel Hill
Comments : 1 Posted in : Bars and Tasting Rooms, Bars in Chapel Hill - NC, Cava on by : The Gourmez
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The Whippet Jujube http://www.jujuberestaurant.com Jujube’s bartenders definitely know how to make a good cocktail.  The whippet is a gem of a drink with Finlandia grapefruit-flavored vodka, Cava, and lychee juice.    It looked like a Lemon Drop minus the sugary rim, an elegant, white gold drink with an ice shard layer that I love.  The taste
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