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PR, media relations, crisis PR guru; wine writer

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Fine $30 2022 Gérard Tremblay Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume (K&L, 2023). Sharp mid-gold, some viscosity (13.0 alc.); stone fruit, pear, light oak, citrus nose; mid acids; long, crisp, stone fruit finish. 16.5/91.

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Late-night television hosts and comics jump on breaking issues, global anger, and stresses with sharp jokes and snapping satire. For extra thought and potential Cheshire grins, look at puns. Here are classics on money, the vote, book covers, and war.
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2011 Maison Albert Bichot Corton-Clos des Maréchaudes Domaine du Pavillon ($77 in 2013). Mid-dark ruby, viscous (13.5 alc.); red fruit, cherries, earth, spice, wood nose; mid acids; mid+ tannins, depth; long, big red fruit finish. 17.5/93.

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This concludes the 3-part series on classic puns. Getting grave, from headlines to bedrooms, religions, and politics. Click here to follow the money, the vote, the book cover, and thoughts on war. Hooks, Lines, and Zingers – Punning Away Around the World, Take 3 https://t.co/XZmKWSmzXR

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$17 value (WTSO) Willamette Valley, Ore., 2023 Violet Vines Pinot Noir Violet Vines Estate Vineyard. Light-mid ruby, viscous (14.0 alc.); red fruit, stemmy, smoky nose; mid acids/tannins; mid+ depth; long semi-tight slightly hot red fruit finish. 16/90.

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Extra features of the USB C Port. Reverse charging, connect to peripherals, send video to SSD, and more things I didn’t know about.
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Reuters reports on Bangladesh water buffalo, Donald Trump doppleganger. https://t.co/5RaxOJOYEB

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WSJ: The Justice Department has opened an investigation into writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Trump of sexually assaulting her 30 years ago, people familiar with the probe said. DOJ is examining whether Carroll, 82, committed perjury in civil litigation against Trump, the people said.
The Onion:
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Double-check vintage dates on discounted wines. E.G. Central Coast value ($19 grocery store) 2023 Margerum Riviera Rosé. Light copper-salmon (12.5 alc.); floral, red fruit, strawberry nose; low acids; soft, short red fruit finish. Past its prime. 14/86.

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$21 Value Columbia Valley, Wash., 2021 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Indian Wells. Mid garnet, not sharp, viscous (14.5 alc.); berries, mint, prune, herbaceous nose; low-mid acids; mid tannins; semi-long, hot, red fruit finish. Burger, pizza, pasta wine. 15.5/89.

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$19 value Mendoza 2023 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Catena High Mountain Vines. Mid-violet/ruby, viscous (13.5 lc.); red fruit, raspberry, light spice, white pepper nose; low acids; soft tannins; easy-sipping balanced red fruit finish. 16/90.

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Touring historical pun country on Hooks, Lines, and Zingers, Round Two. Research with AI and reading collections found classics and malapropisms in news, headlines, and literature. Only a few groaners. Please share any favorites in the comments.
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Eric Asimov: 50th anniversary of the blind tasting in Paris, when the perception of American wines changed forever. 9 French judges blind-tasted 20 wines. Napa won! He chronicles the remarkable achievements since then, unrivaled successes in 5 decades.
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SNL does Hegseth and Patel partying during Saturday, May 16, cold open, with Will Ferrell as the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein. https://t.co/pAus0PAAxe

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2015 Bodegas Muga Rioja Prado Enea Gran Reserva (80% Tempranillo, plus Garnacha Tinta, others; $80 in 2023). Light-mid garnet, viscous (14.5 alc.); red fruit, plum, earthy, peppery, cedar nose; mid acids; mid+ tannins; long, tight, slightly hot red fruit. wood finish. 17.5/93.

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$15 Paso Robles value (Costco) 2022 McPrice Myers Cabernet Sauvignon M by Mac and Billy. Mid garnet, rim variation, viscous (14.0 alc.); red fruit, herbaceous, berry nose; low acids; soft tannins; easy-drinking party and appetizer wine. 15/88.

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#avisfail at CLT. One agent. Big line. Slow process. Inefficient. Each one taking 5 to 10 minutes.

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The Onion: mass grave by White House with more than 150 former Trump advisors… decade’s worth of decayed flesh, bone, high-level security clearance tags. DNA samples Sean Spicer, Anthony Scaramucci, Reince Priebus, Rex Tillerson… victims no one would come looking for. (More)
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$22 value Sonoma 2022 Dry Creek Vineyard Zinfandel Heritage Vines (81% Zin, 18 Petite Sirah, 1 Carignane). Light-mid ruby, viscous (14.5 alc.); black berries, brambles, pepper nose; mid acids/tannins/depth; balanced, semi-hot berry finish. BBQ, pizza, burger wine. 16/90.

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Interested in learning more about Burgundy? The Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (the Bourgogne Wine Board - BIVB) is a non-profit association organized to promote the wines of Bourgogne (Burgundy). It published a paid, helpful guide to the region's wines and their differences in the NYT, highlighting its more reasonably priced wines. https://t.co/HgdShe4c45