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All Posts Tagged ‘California’

Sokol Blosser, Lucky No. 9 White 2020, Washington & California, Wine Casual
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September 19, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sokol Blosser Lucky No. 9 White 2020 – A Zesty White Blend with Sunny Tropical Fruit

Sokol Blosser, Lucky No. 9 White 2020, Washington & California

Tasting Note: A bright, zesty, white wine made from California and Washington-state fruit that is filled with sunny, tropical fruit.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Old Vines Grenache 2019, Clarksburg, Heringer Vineyard, California, Wine Casual
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July 26, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Old Vines Grenache 2019 – A Cheery Grenache with Body

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Old Vines Grenache 2019, Clarksburg, Heringer Vineyard, California

Tasting Note: A bright, fresh grenache with depth of flavor and red-fruit intensity.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Barbara 2018, San Francisco Bay, Sandy Lane Vineyard, California, Wine Casual
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July 17, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Reserve Barbara 2018 – Barbera Done in an Attractive, Ripe, Fruit-Forward Style

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Barbara 2018, San Francisco Bay, Sandy Lane Vineyard, California

Tasting Note: A barbera done in an attractive, ripe, fruit-forward style.[Read more]

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Etude, Pinot Noir 2015, Fiddlestix Vineyard, Sta Rita Hills, California, Wine Casual
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July 1, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Etude Pinot Noir 2015 – Bathes in Black Fruit & Hints of Baking Spice

Etude, Pinot Noir 2015, Fiddlestix Vineyard, Sta Rita Hills, California

Tasting Note: A solid pinot noir that bathes in black fruit and hints of baking spice.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2017, Zora’s Vineyard – Clone 777, Olivet Road Reserve, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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March 17, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 – A Fine Pinot Noir

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2017, Zora’s Vineyard – Clone 777, Olivet Road Reserve, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A pinot noir with a fulsome midpalate bursting with red fruit.[Read more]

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Lieu Dit Winery, Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Santa Ynez Valley, California, Wine Casual
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March 8, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lieu Dit Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – Leans Into the Old World

Lieu Dit Winery, Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Santa Ynez Valley, California

Tasting Note: Bright, citrusy and refreshing with sauvignon blanc’s true characteristic herbal notes, this wine leans into the old world.[Read more]

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Valle Del Sol, Vino Tinto, Baja, California, Mexico, Wine Casual
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January 13, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Valle Del Sol Vino Tinto – A Hearty Red Blend

Valle Del Sol, Vino Tinto, Baja, California, Mexico

Tasting Note: A hearty red blend with lots of jammy red fruit.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Malbec 2018, Murray Farm – Reserve, Sonoma Valley, California, Wine Casual
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November 16, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Malbec 2018 – A Perfumed, Voluptuous Malbec

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Malbec 2018, Murray Farm – Reserve, Sonoma Valley, California

Tasting Note: A perfumed, voluptuous malbec that is pleasing to the senses.[Read more]

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Wind Gap, Nellessen Vineyard Sonoma Coast Syrah 2016, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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November 9, 2022
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Wind Gap Nellessen Vineyard Sonoma Coast Syrah 2016 – Channels the Northern Rhone

Wind Gap, Nellessen Vineyard Sonoma Coast Syrah 2016, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: A syrah that channels the Northern Rhone with alluring black-fruit and floral aromatics.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2019, Zora’s Vineyard, Cuvee of Clones 667 & 777, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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November 3, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019 – Pinot Noir in a Classic Style

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2019, Zora’s Vineyard, Cuvee of Clones 667 & 777, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A pinot noir that presents the grape in an imminently-accessible and classic style.[Read more]

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    Familia Traversa Traversa Sauvignon Blanc 2022 – Persistent Fruit and Some Cool-Weather Hints

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  • Cerro Chapeu, Castel Pujol Folklore Blanco 2021, Cerro Chapeu, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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  • Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room, Wine Casual
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