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Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts Tagged ‘California’

Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards, Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2013, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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November 10, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2013 – A Zesty Chardonnay with Depth

Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards, Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2013, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A zesty chardonnay with depth especially across the midpalate.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Chardonnay 2012, Poole Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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September 29, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Chardonnay 2012 – A Chardonnay You Can Chew On and Savor

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Chardonnay 2012, Poole Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A gorgeous, grownup, full-figured Russian River chardonnay with weight, heft and complexity.[Read more]

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Chateau Montelena, Riesling 2017, Potter Valley, California, Wine Casual
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September 17, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chateau Montelena Riesling 2017 – Dry with Delicate Fruit Flavors and a Pleasing Mouthfeel

Chateau Montelena, Riesling 2017, Potter Valley, California

Tasting Note: A dry, well-made riesling that is filled with delicate fruit flavors and a pleasing mouthfeel.[Read more]

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Hoopes Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, Wine Casual
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September 14, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hoopes Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 – A Magnum Worthy of the Sticker Price

Hoopes Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Oakville, Napa Valley, California

Tasting Note: A library, cabernet sauvignon magnum worthy of its sticker price.[Read more]

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Chalk Hill, Chardonnay 2017, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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September 14, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2017 – Reminiscent of White Burgundy

Chalk Hill, Chardonnay 2017, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A well-made chardonnay with golden, summer fruit that takes center stage.[Read more]

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LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Sangiovese Rosé 2017, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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September 13, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards Sangiovese Rosé 2017 – Reminds You of its Older, Red-Wine Brother

LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Sangiovese Rosé 2017, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A bright sangiovese rosé with a creamy texture that will remind you its older, red-wine brother.[Read more]

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Heitz Wine Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California
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September 13, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Heitz Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Could Use as a Perfume or Cologne to Attract Another Wine Lover

Heitz Wine Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California

Tasting Note: A cabernet sauvignon you could use as perfume or cologne to attract another wine lover.[Read more]

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LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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September 12, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Plush, Elegant and Evocative of Cabernet Franc

LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A plush and elegant cabernet sauvignon that pleases all the senses and that is evocative of cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Opus One, 2013, Napa Valley, California, Wine Casual
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September 12, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Opus One 2013 – A Nod Towards the Old World Built on New World, Napa-Valley Fruit

Opus One, 2013, Napa Valley, California

Tasting Note: Perfectly captures the spirit of partnership between the Mondavi and Rothchild families with a nod towards the old world built on new-world, Napa-Valley fruit.[Read more]

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Oakville East, Exposure Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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September 11, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Oakville East Exposure Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – An Interesting Mix of Purple and Red Fruit

Oakville East, Exposure Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Oakville, Napa Valley, California

Tasting Note: Ruby in color, this wine has an intensely-aromatic nose that is an interesting mix of purple and red fruit including plum, sour red cherry, blueberry, blackberry and vanilla baking spice.[Read more]

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