California Wines & Wineries

Wednesday Miscellaneous Wines

Posted on June 15, 2023

An eclectic lineup of various wines enjoyed over the last few weeks! Due to time constraints, no story on them but all excellent wines and worthy of your attention.  How many have you tasted?

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First up 2019 King Mountain Vineyard Bacchus Pinot Noir – Earthy, rugged, dark and enjoyable. From Santa Cruz Mountains, Calif. Recent Double Gold Winner!  $65/bottle. https://www.kingsmountainvineyards.com/

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2019 Wood Family Vineyards “The Captain” a Bordeaux style blend – smooth and distinct blend of Bordeaux varietals. From Livermore Valley. The 2020 rated 94 pts from Wine Enthusiast and was Editor’s Choice. Current vintage is $44/bottle   https://woodfamilyvineyards.com/

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2020 Aridus Graciano – blueberries, violets, sweet spices and mineral notes. Estate fruit from Willcox, Arizona. The current release 2022 made Drexel Top 50 Wines of 2022 $48/bottle. https://www.ariduswineco.com/

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2021 Boundary Breaks Vineyard Cabernet Franc – light, airy, cherry, no pyrazines (green bell pepper) a more refined delicate take from Fingers Lake, NY. $22.95/bottle.  https://boundarybreaks.com/

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2013 Sherwin Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – dark, rich, structured, smooth tannins and held in the cellar for over seven years! From Spring Mountain AVA in Napa Valley. Can find today for $144/bottle.     https://sherwinfamilyvineyards.com/

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2018 McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards and Winery, Cabernet Franc – a solid Cab Franc with all the characteristics. Won Double Gold at 4^th Annual International Cabernet Franc Competition from the Professional Judges. $45/bottle.  https://www.mckenziemueller.com/

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2011 Beaulieu Vineyard “Georges De Latour” Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – oaky, cherry and excellent representative of Napa Valley classical Cabernet Sauvignon heritage. Can be found for $148/bottle.  https://www.bvwines.com/

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2013 Jessie’s Grove “Royal Tee” Ancient Vine Zinfandel. Tobacco, earthiness and leather with a beautiful finish. $50/bottle.     https://www.jessiesgrovewinery.com/

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2019 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley – a great everyday drinking Cabernet Sauvignon with black cherry, blackberry, plum and oak with sufficient tannins to please anyone! From St. Helena AVA. $55/bottle.  https://www.louismartini.com/

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2018 Boyle McDonald Merlot – a great “heavy body” yet with rounded and present tannins and lengthy finish.  $34/bottle. From Sierra foothills and wine tasting room is in Murphys. https://www.boylemacdonaldwines.com/

Enjoy these wines!!

Sláinte,

Michael

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