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1970 Château Mouton Rothschild (last bottle, purchased a case in 1974). Shoulder-level fill; soft cork; removed with Durand; double-decanted for tasting with cohorts in a Chevaliers wine committee to celebrate moving a cellar and their other fine work. Pale ruby, rim variation, amber/brick edges; leather, red fruit, earth, cassis, Paulliac nose; low acids; soft, fading tannins; medium minus body; but still tasty berry, wood, and earth finish. 17/92.

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Value ($17 on sale, Costco) California Pinot Noir 2021 Gehricke Sonoma Coast. Mid-ruby, rim variation, viscous (13.4 alc.); cherries, stem, wood, Pinot nose; mid acids; mid+ tannins; hot Pinot finish. 15/88.

Sunday treat, Napa, St. Helena, classic 2013 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate. Sharp mid-garnet, viscous (13.9 alc.); berries, mint, cassis, herbaceous red fruit and wood nose; mid acids; mid+ tannins; medium depth; a little unbalanced now; semi-long, tight, berry, mint and wood finish. Needs time. 17-17.5/92-93.

Value $17 Paso Robles, Calif., 2023 San Simeon Grenache Rosé. Pale white-pink, low viscosity (13.1 alc.); strawberry, pomegranate, floral nose; mid acids; mid-depth; semi-long crisp strawberry finish. Easy-sipping spring and summer wine. 15/88.

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Most posts here about renewing a driver's license with the DMV are tales of horror. I had a positive, stress-free experience with the California DMV in renewing my license I thought was worth sharing. I did the online testing a month in advance, which you just have to complete taking easy multiple-choice questions. Unlike the written tests we used to take in person, it is not pass or fail. The educational approach is well-designed and has good graphics. Once I completed the online educational session, I set my appointment for the DMV on Derrick in San Diego. DMV followed up via text message to confirm the appointment. It reminded me via text of the day before and the day of the appointment. I started the process at DMV within five minutes of the appointment time. I confirmed my information with a computer monitor at one of the windows. I took an eye test, then got a photo. I was done in 15 minutes, except for waiting in line to check out. An older Chinese couple was trying to get help and needed other guidance from different workers. That added a little bit of time, but kudos to the DMV. The process was efficient, and the staff I dealt with was friendly.

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I am trying to cancel my premium subscription and get a refund, since I've retired and don't need that level. The LinkedIn website sends me to different pages. When I try to submit, it says I don't have premium subscription (see the attached). But the Admin page shows I have paid. Any recommendations for getting this solved?

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It's International Sauvignon Blanc Day. Here's a piece from Wine Dine & Travel Magazine with some highlights from around the world. https://bit.ly/4aS7oFr

Posted latest finds in white and red picnic, party, and patio wines, $13 to $33. https://bit.ly/3xUCRbR

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Good news from the NYT on U.S.-Chinese diplomacy: the pandas are returning to the San Diego Zoo! https://lnkd.in/gT4CB5zK

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