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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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Sosie, Red Blend 2019, Rossi Ranch, Sonoma Valley, California, Wine Casual
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June 24, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sosie Red Blend 2019 Rossi Ranch – Combines Ripe Orchard Fruit with Pleasing Yeasty Elements

Sosie, Red Blend 2019, Rossi Ranch, Sonoma Valley, California

Tasting Note: Red blends can be a shot in the dark when you’re shopping at the wine store; you never know what you’re going to get.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Old Vines Zinfandel 2015, La Prenda Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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May 18, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Old Vines Zinfandel 2015 – Pair with Red Meat & Skip Dessert

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Old Vines Zinfandel 2015, La Prenda Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: When it snows, I instinctively reach for zinfandel, and this voluptuous zin is a total comfort dripping in ripe, black fruit.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Malbec 2015, Arrowhead Vineyard – Block K, Sonoma Valley, California, Wine Casual
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February 21, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Reserve Malbec 2015 – Ripe, Yet Reserved Fruit Dances Around Rather Than Overwhelms Your Palate

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Malbec 2015, Arrowhead Vineyard – Block K, Sonoma Valley, California

Tasting Note: A supple, silky malbec with ripe, yet reserved fruit that dances around rather than overwhelms your palate.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Merlot 2015, La Prenda Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, California, Wine Casual
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November 10, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Reserve Merlot 2015 – The Way Merlot Should Be Done

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Merlot 2015, La Prenda Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, California

Tasting Note: If there was more merlot like this, I could fall in love with merlot.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Merlot 2012, Serres Ranch, Sonoma Valley, California, Wine Casual
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June 24, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Merlot 2012 – Abounds with Depth, Concentration & Body

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Merlot 2012, Serres Ranch, Sonoma Valley, California

Tasting Note: A ripe-fruit-styled merlot that abounds with depth, concentration and body.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Barrel Reserve Serres Ranch Vineyard, Merlot 2012, Sonoma Valley, California, wine casual
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September 28, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Barrel Reserve Serres Ranch Vineyard Merlot 2012 – What Fine Merlot Can Be

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Barrel Reserve Serres Ranch Vineyard, Merlot 2012, Sonoma Valley, California

Tasting Note: Shows what fine merlot could be if you’d only drink it again.[Read more]

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