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Wine Casual

Focus and further
your wine learning
the systematic and casual way.
Seriously.

Wine Regions Wine Casual
is Focusing on Now

Loire Valley, France
Jumilla, Yecla, Alicante & Jerez Spain &
Western Cape, South Africa
Spending up to 91 months focusing
on wines from these 3 regions and more from
January 2015 – July 2022.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Michael David Winery’

Michael David Winery, Inkblot Cabernet Franc 2016, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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May 13, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Michael David Winery Inkblot Cabernet Franc 2016 – Rich & Opulent

Michael David Winery, Inkblot Cabernet Franc 2016, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A rich and opulent, warm-weather cabernet franc that shows you how versatile the grape is in its expressions across climate zones.[Read more]

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Michael David Winery, Petite Petit 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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April 4, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Michael David Winery Petite Petit 2013 – A Winning Petit Sirah & Petit Verdot Blend

Michael David Winery, Petite Petit 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A petit sirah and petit verdot red blend that will make you wonder why you neglected these grape varieties for so long.[Read more]

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Michael David Winery, Earthquake Petite Sirah 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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August 5, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Michael David Winery Earthquake Petite Sirah 2013 – Shows Delicacy While Balancing Fruit Character

Michael David Winery, Earthquake Petite Sirah 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A hot climate petite sirah that shows delicacy while balancing fruit character with the influence of tertiary aging.[Read more]

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Michael David Winery, Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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August 4, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Michael David Winery Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Well-Integrated Tannin

Michael David Winery, Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A hot climate cabernet sauvignon that shows balance at 15% alcohol.[Read more]

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Michael David Winery, Earthquake Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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August 3, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Michael David Winery Earthquake Zinfandel 2013 – Could Black Fruit Be More Ripe

Michael David Winery, Earthquake Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: This purple-colored zinfandel has a nose of jammy black fruit that will cause you to wonder if fruit could get more ripe than this.[Read more]

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Michael David Winery, Lodi Red Don’s Blend, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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August 2, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Michael David Winery Lodi Red Don’s Blend – A Straightforward Red Blend

Michael David Winery, Lodi Red Don’s Blend, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: Ruby in color, this blend of zinfandel, mouvedre, carignane, syrah and petite sirah has a nose of ripe black fruit including blackberry, raspberry, black cherry and some vanilla and clove baking spice.[Read more]

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Michael David Winery, Chardonnay 2014, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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August 1, 2016
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Michael David Winery Chardonnay 2014 – Softly-Layered Vanilla Highlights

Michael David Winery, Chardonnay 2014, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: This lemon-colored chardonnay has a nose of light oak with green and golden fruit including yellow pear and green apple.[Read more]

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Michael David Winery, Lust Zinfandel 2012, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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July 17, 2016
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Michael David Winery Lust Zinfandel 2012 – A Standout Zin

Michael David Winery, Lust Zinfandel 2012, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A standout zinfandel that shows finesse.[Read more]

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Michael David Winery, Rage Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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July 15, 2016
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Michael David Winery Rage Zinfandel 2013 – A Sturdy Zin with Some Structure

Michael David Winery, Rage Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A sturdy zinfandel with some structure.[Read more]

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Michael David Winery, Rapture Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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July 14, 2016
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Michael David Winery Rapture Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Blackberry Fruit & Fine-Grained Cedar

Michael David Winery, Rapture Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A soft, fruit-forward cabernet with some mid-palate complexity.[Read more]

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