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Rare Varieties

Carricante – An Exhilarating White Variety From Sicily

Carricante is a white variety indigenous to Sicily, Italy’s largest island. Actually, Sicily is six percent bigger and produces six times as much wine as Sardinia, the other Italian island…

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3 min

An Italian White Wine Native to Sardinia

2018 Anastasía Sardegna Semidano D.O.C., Cantina di Mogoro The Variety – Semidano Tell me wine lovers, have you heard of Semidano? This rare Italian white wine variety is native to…

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2015 Urùlu, Cannonau di Sardegna D.O.C.

The Wine: 2015 Urùlu, Cannonau di Sardegna D.O.C. Clear appearance with medium intensity in the glass, a beautiful garnet color Clean nose with medium intensity Aromas of raspberry, macchia (wild…

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2017 Tablas Creek Vineyards, Picpoul Blanc, Paso Robles

The Wine: 2017 Tablas Creek Vineyards, Picpoul Blanc Clear appearance with lemon to pale gold color Clean and medium pronounced nose Aromas of lemon zest, citrus blossom, sweet baking spices,…

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2 min

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2018 Samuel Robert Winery, Pinot Noir Rosé

The Wine: 2018 samuel Robert Winery Vintner’s Reserve Pinot Noir Rosé Clear appearance with a pale salmon color Clean on the nose with medium intensity bursting with aromas of fresh…

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3 min

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2015 Benziger Chardonnay, Carneros

The Wine: 2015 Benziger Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Carneros A vibrant, clear pale lemon color Appears medium bodied in the glass Clean nose with beautiful aromas of tangerine, candied citrus, and…

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2016 Scribe Sylvaner, Arrowhead Slope, Sonoma

The Wine: ‘Ode to Emil’ Appearance is clear, pale lemon, light to medium intensity Nose is very clean with medium intensity This wine was excited to come into the world…

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2 min

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2017 Linne Calodo Grenache Rosé, Paso Robles

The Wine: ‘Pale Flowers’ Clear, orange garnet and distinctive color for a rosé Dry, medium bodied Needed some time to open up for the aromatics to be more pronounced Clean…

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2015 FEL Chardonnay, Anderson Valley

The Wine Bursting with acidity that will dance on your palate Citrus-driven with notes of lemon zest, grape fruit, and summer melon Hint of flint and floral aromatics Unoaked, very…

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2016 Paxton Jones Block Shiraz, McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is a diverse wine region located near the coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. A multitude of grape varieties are planted in this breathtaking region due…

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Tasting Notes

Carricante – An Exhilarating White Variety From Sicily

An Italian White Wine Native to Sardinia

2015 Urùlu, Cannonau di Sardegna D.O.C.

2017 Tablas Creek Vineyards, Picpoul Blanc, Paso Robles

2018 Samuel Robert Winery, Pinot Noir Rosé

2015 Benziger Chardonnay, Carneros

2016 Scribe Sylvaner, Arrowhead Slope, Sonoma

2017 Linne Calodo Grenache Rosé, Paso Robles

2015 FEL Chardonnay, Anderson Valley

2016 Paxton Jones Block Shiraz, McLaren Vale

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