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Phoenix Risen
By Marcus Chen
Tasty, Fruity Notes
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:27 AM · 1 min read
Meeting with friends for dinner at Venus Restaurant in Aptos, I took along a bottle of Copia’s Rosé for us all to share (and one can simply pay the corkage). A blend of 65% Grenache and 35% Mourvèdre, the 2025 Rosé ($40) was a delicious pairing with our shared appetizers and four different entrees. With [ ]
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