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All Posts Tagged ‘Russian River Valley’

Gary Farrell, Rochioli Vineyard Chardonnay 2017, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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June 30, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Gary Farrell Rochioli Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 – Leaves You Wanting More

Gary Farrell, Rochioli Vineyard Chardonnay 2017, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: Produced from fruit from Rochioli Vineyard and Winery, this chardonnay is brimming with brightness, precision and freshness.[Read more]

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Gary Farrell, Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2017, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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June 29, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Gary Farrell Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 – A Chardonnay with Lift

Gary Farrell, Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2017, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: From Gary Farrell’s Ritchie Vineyard, this single-vineyard-designated chardonnay is filled with refreshing, tart green fruit.[Read more]

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Gary Farrell, Olivet Lane Vineyard Chardonnay 2017, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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June 28, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 – Anchored in Orchard Fruit & Brimming with Subtlety

Gary Farrell, Olivet Lane Vineyard Chardonnay 2017, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: A gentle, Olivet-Lane-Vineyard chardonnay anchored in orchard fruit and brimming with subtlety.[Read more]

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Lioco, Estero Chardonnay 2015, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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April 13, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lioco Estero Chardonnay 2015 – Restrained Green Fruit in an Attractive, Old-World Style

Lioco, Estero Chardonnay 2015, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: A chardonnay that presents restrained green fruit in an attractive, old-world style.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Zora’s Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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March 22, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Winemaker’s Reserve Zora’s Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 – Showcases Ageability of California Pinot Noir

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Zora’s Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: Silky, supple and red-bouquet filled, this 2006 pinot noir showcases the ageability of California pinot noir.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2012, Cloud 9 Vineyard, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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March 17, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2012 – A Bouquet of Florals & Elegance in Your Glass

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2012, Cloud 9 Vineyard, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: One doesn’t often get the pleasure of trying aged pinot noir from premium California vineyards like this bottle which will make you want to look for more.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2012, Single Vineyard Select, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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October 2, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2012 – Shows Heights American Pinot Noir Can Reach

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2012, Single Vineyard Select, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: A pinot noir that is bursting with just-ripened fruit and entrancing aromatics.[Read more]

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Wind Gap, Syrah 2009, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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August 28, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Wind Gap Syrah 2009 – A Syrah with Backbone

Wind Gap, Syrah 2009, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: A syrah with backbone, flavor-intensity and stamina to get you through the evening and perhaps beyond.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Merlot 2013, Cousins Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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June 6, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Merlot 2013 – A Svelte Merlot with Flavor Intensity & Depth

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Merlot 2013, Cousins Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A svelte merlot with flavor intensity, depth and well-integrated, red-and-black-fruit flavors.[Read more]

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River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Stephanie’s Cuvée Pinot Noir 2017, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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May 11, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Stephanie’s Cuvée Pinot Noir 2017 – Red-Fruit Forward

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Stephanie’s Cuvée Pinot Noir 2017, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A red-fruit-forward pinot noir.[Read more]

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