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All Posts Tagged ‘Sonoma’

Wind Gap, Nellessen Vineyard Sonoma Coast Syrah 2016, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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November 9, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Wind Gap Nellessen Vineyard Sonoma Coast Syrah 2016 – Channels the Northern Rhone

Wind Gap, Nellessen Vineyard Sonoma Coast Syrah 2016, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: A syrah that channels the Northern Rhone with alluring black-fruit and floral aromatics.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Syrah 2018, Sonoma Carneros, Layland Vineyard, California, Wine Casual
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May 12, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Syrah 2018 – A Fulsome Syrah with Rich, Pregnant Fruit

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Syrah 2018, Sonoma Carneros, Layland Vineyard, California

Tasting Note: A fulsome syrah that is a menagerie of ripe, red-and-black-fruit in your glass.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2013, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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January 14, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2013 – Brimming with Ripe, Black Fruit

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2013, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: A Bordeaux-inspired red blend brimming with ripe, black fruit and a merlot backbone that shines.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2010, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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January 3, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2010 – A Lighthearted Red Blend

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2010, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: A good weekday, Bordeaux-styled blend that is decidedly in the red-fruit wine camp.[Read more]

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Chalk Hill Estate, Estate Chardonnay 2017, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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May 13, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chalk Hill Estate Estate Chardonnay 2017 – The Chardonnay You Steal a Second Glass of When No One is Looking

Chalk Hill Estate, Estate Chardonnay 2017, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: The chardonnay you bring to a chardonnay-lover’s home and they make sure to steal a second glass when no one is looking.[Read more]

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Chalk Hill Estate, Estate Red 2016, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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May 12, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chalk Hill Estate Estate Red 2016 – Alluring Complexity That Delights the Palate

Chalk Hill Estate, Estate Red 2016, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: A supple, cabernet-and-malbec-led, estate red blend with alluring complexity delights the nose and palate.[Read more]

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Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Estate Chardonnay 2016, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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January 2, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chalk Hill Estate Winery Estate Chardonnay 2016 – Depth and a Golden Character

Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Estate Chardonnay 2016, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: A chardonnay with depth of flavor and a sunny, golden character with just a hint of baking spice to add to the complexity.[Read more]

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Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Estate Red 2016, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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January 1, 2020
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Chalk Hill Estate Winery Estate Red 2016 – Head of the Pack of Red Blends

Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Estate Red 2016, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: An estate red blend that hits your palate like a velvet glove.[Read more]

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Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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December 30, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chalk Hill Estate Winery Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – An Excellent White Wine to Pair with Savory Dishes

Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: An herbal sauvignon blanc with a classic Loire, sauvignon-blanc character.[Read more]

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Chalk Hill, Estate Chardonnay 2016, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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January 20, 2019
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Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay 2016 – A Full-Grown Chardonnay with Concentrated Tropical Fruit & Finesse

Chalk Hill, Estate Chardonnay 2016, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: A full-grown chardonnay with concentrated tropical fruit and finesse.[Read more]

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