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m2, Vermentino 2018, Mokelumne River, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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May 20, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

m2 Vermentino 2018 – A Curious California Take on an Italian Grape

m2, Vermentino 2018, Mokelumne River, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A curious California take on the Vermentino Italian grape the harkens back to the old world.[Read more]

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Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards, Ingenue 2018, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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May 18, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards Ingenue 2018 – An Intriguing White Blend

Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards, Ingenue 2018, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: An intriguing white blend from Lodi, California that unites a cornucopia of citrus and stone-fruit flavors in your glass.[Read more]

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Union Sacré, Squire Pinot Noir 2016, Kick on Ranch Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, California, Wine Casual
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May 17, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Union Sacré Squire Pinot Noir 2016 – A Pinot Noir with the Loveliest Potpourri of Floral & Red-Fruit Flavors

Union Sacré, Squire Pinot Noir 2016, Kick on Ranch Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, California

Tasting Note: A vibrant Santa Barbara pinot noir with the loveliest potpourri of floral and red-fruit flavors.[Read more]

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LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Aglianico Rosé 2018, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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May 12, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards Aglianico Rosé 2018

LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Aglianico Rosé 2018, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A fun, easy-going rosé from an under-the-radar Italian varietal.[Read more]

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Arcadian, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, Wine Casual
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April 19, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Arcadian Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay 2008 – A Serious Chardonnay-Lover’s Chard

Arcadian, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, Santa Lucia Highlands, California

Tasting Note: If you like a chardonnay with body and hair on its chest, this developed, well-made, fruit-filled, aged chardonnay is for you.[Read more]

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Stolpman Vineyards, Love You Bunches Carbonic Sangiovese 2017, Santa Barbara County, California, Wine Casual
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April 9, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Stolpman Vineyards Love You Bunches Carbonic Sangiovese 2017 – Experience Carbonically-Made Sangiovese

Stolpman Vineyards, Love You Bunches Carbonic Sangiovese 2017, Santa Barbara County, California

Tasting Note: Experience carbonically-made sangiovese made in an exciting way that pairs especially well with summer.[Read more]

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Korbel, California Champagne Brut, California, Wine Casual
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March 24, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Korbel California Champagne Brut – A Relatively Straightforward Sparkling Wine that Offers Good Value

Korbel, California Champagne Brut, California

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity lemon in color with medium-plus sized bubbles, this wine has an aromatic nose of orange citrus, baked green apple, melon, pineapple, blossom and quince.[Read more]

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Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Santa Ynez Valley, California, Wine Casual
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March 23, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Presents the Grape in an Elegant & Rich Style

Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Santa Ynez Valley, California

Tasting Note: An enjoyable, smooth-bodied cabernet sauvignon that presents the grape in an elegant and rich style – especially for the price point.[Read more]

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Fields Family Wines, Zinfandel 2014, Stampede Vineyard, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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March 17, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fields Family Wines Zinfandel 2014 – An Elegant Zinfandel with Welcome Constraint & Complexity

Fields Family Wines, Zinfandel 2014, Stampede Vineyard, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: On the red zinfandel, flavor-intensity scale, this elegant zinfandel provides welcome restraint while delivering complex aromatics and flavors that underscore fine winemaking.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, 3 Clones Nebbiolo 2013, Fox Hill Vineyard, Mendocino County, California, Wine Casual
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February 13, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard 3 Clones Nebbiolo 2013 – An Elegant Nebbiolo from California that Should Give Piemonte Winemakers Pause

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, 3 Clones Nebbiolo 2013, Fox Hill Vineyard, Mendocino County, California

Tasting Note: An elegant nebbiolo from California that should give Piemonte winemakers pause.[Read more]

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