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McKahn Family Cellars 2017 Viognier (SRP $32): McKahn Family Cellars is located in Livermore Valley, and focuses on Rhone-inspired wines. Fruit is sourced from select vineyards throughout California. Their 2017 Viognier fruit comes from Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley appellation. This wine is bright, crisp and refreshing, with expressive aromas and upfront flavors of citrus blossom, orange rind and stone fruit, followed by alluring floral notes. A laser beam of acidity propels the pleasing finish. Overall, this is a racy, delectable rendition of Viognier, worthy of your attention and dinner table. Learn more about McKahn Family Cellars—a true family affair—at mckahnfamilycellars.com.





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Concha y Toro 2016 Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Chardonnay (SRP $17): This Chardonnay is from the producer’s Riverbank series, showcasing single-vineyard wines that are in close proximity to one of Chile’s major rivers. The fruit for this Chardonnay was sourced from Ucúquer vineyard in Colchagua, approximately 10 miles from the mouth of the Rapel River. This wine is mouth-coating, with round, creamy texture. Flavors of tropical fruit—namely grilled pineapple, sugar-laced apple tart, beeswax, and lemon zest, are framed by medium toast and brown baking spice. There’s just enough acidity to keep it honest and enjoyable—very nice with smoked salmon rolls. #Chile #ChileanWine #Colchagua #Chardonnay #wine #winelover #wineblogger #winewriter #myvinespot #winewednesday — 5 months ago

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Miner Family Winery 2017 Sauvignon Blanc (SRP $22): Enjoyed pan-seared scallops with this Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc tonight. It’s lively, fresh and aromatic—just the way you want them-with notes of citrus zest, lemon rind, white flowers and just a hint of savory herbs. The wine’s weight (medium-bodied), brightness and crisp fruit flavors played well with the dish. #MinerFamilyWinery #SauvignonBlanc #NapaWine #wine #winelover #WineWednesday #myvinespot — 6 months ago

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This 2012 ‘Jordan’ Pinot Noir from Youngberg Hill is quite tasty—darker cherry fruit notes, blueberry, and graphite-like quality framed by fresh, uplifting acidity. It was a great choice for washing down the baby back ribs I smoked for the #GoPats game last night. Cheers! #PinotNoir #WillametteValley #orwine #wineblogger #wine #winelover #myvinespot — 4 months ago

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I enjoyed spaghetti and meatballs with this pleasing bottle of Tesoro della Regina 2016 Chianti Classico. Fronted by bright red berry fruit, this wine is harmonious and fresh with supple texture. It is sure to satisfy without breaking the piggy bank. SRP $13 #TesorodellaRegina #ChiantiClassico #Sangiovese #ItalianWine #wine #WineWednesday — 5 months ago

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Stinson Vineyard 2017 Rosé of Mourvèdre (SRP $20): This rosé is the epitome of an enjoyable, food-friendly wine. A brilliant pink hue, it leads with a core of soft red fleshed fruits—namely watermelon and strawberry, followed by fresh-cut rose petals, citrus peel, and a trace of savory herb. In the mouth, it’s light-bodied and poised, rounded out by a zesty, saline-laced acidity. Fruit was sourced from Farmer’s Rest Vineyard in Henrico Virginia and Horton Vineyards in Gordonsville, Virginia. Produced from 100% Mourvèdre, the fruit from Horton was planted by the late Dennis Horton in 1988. Mr. Horton planted some of the first Rhone grapes in Virginia, including Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, and many other varieties that went on to be widely popular in the state. To learn more about Stinson Vineyards and find their wines, please visit stinsonvineyards.com. Cheers! #vawine #wine #Mourvèdre #rosé #drinkpink #pinksociety #pinkwine #winelover #winewriter #wineblogger #roséallday #myvinespot — 5 months ago

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Lamoreaux Landing 2014 Chardonnay: Aromas of tree fruit and subtle spice merge with orange blossom and lemon crème on the palate. This wine is fresh and clean in the mouth, with racy acidity and fine-textured, lingering finish. A solid and satisfying Chardonnay from Finger Lakes, NY for $15. #nywine #FLXWine #wine #winelover #winewriter #Chardonnay #myvinespot — 7 months ago

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Left Coast Cellars 2015 Latitude 45 Pinot Noir (SRP $38): Latitude 45 is Left Coast Cellars' oldest vineyard (planted in 2001 to Dijon clones). Like many of the great vineyards of France, the site directly intersects the 45th parallel—hence the name. This wine has a dark fruit character, led by plum and black berry fruit, underscored by notable mineral and forest floor tones. There’s a dash of dried red fruit in the background, with black cherry and dark chocolate bark on the finish. It has a soft, round texture with balanced acidity. I enjoyed this Pinot on its own and with pan-fried calves' liver—the iron-rich flavors of the dish paired nicely with the wine. Cheers! #PinotNoir #WillametteValley #orwine #wineblogger #wine #winelover #myvinespot — 4 months ago

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@FieldsFamWines Fields Family Wines 2016 Grenache Blanc (SRP $24): Grenache Blanc is a variety that’s widely planted in Spain and France. I haven’t seen it planted in large numbers anywhere else. Yet it grows surprisingly well in the Alta Mesa sub-appellation of Lodi, California, based on what’s in my glass. Sourced from Delu Vineyards, this appealingly aromatic wine leads with vibrant tree fruit flavors followed by notes of tea leaf, fresh rose petal, and cut apple. Medium-bodied and nicely textured, beautifully integrated acidity provides good energy and lift—building a brightness that extends through the medium-long, pleasing finish. A reliable producer year after year—winemaker and social media rock-star Ryan Sherman delivers the goods. Learn more about this small-production winery at fieldsfamilywines.com. #GrenacheBlanc #GrenacheDay #wine #winelover #Lodi #LodiWine #FindThisWine — 5 months ago

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Concha y Toro 2016 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Chardonnay (SRP $12): Here’s a budget-friendly Chardonnay from Chile that satisfies. It’s medium-bodied, bright throughout, and quite gulpable. There are aromas and upfront flavors of yellow-fleshed fruit and melon with undertones of baking spice and toasted nuts. I enjoyed this wine on its own and with smoked salmon topped with a horseradish caper sauce. #Chile #Chardonnay #ChileanWine #winelover #wineblogger #myvinespot #WineWednesday — 6 months ago