I’m definitely getting pickier about my Chardonnays. Too much oak influence, too much ML, and you lose me with one whiff. But this one, this one is pretty well balanced…
Clos Du Val 2017 Chardonnay
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Clos Du Val 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
This post is brought to you by the pickiest Sauvignon Blanc drinker. 
Close Du Val 2018 Rose of Pinot Noir
I don’t really like to rosé all day. I just like to rosé when I feel like it. Usually in the evening. Usually with some food.
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Flora Springs 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
A Napa Cab that’s ready to drink straight out of the bottle? Yes please and thank you. Because sometimes you want a little rusticity, but not so much that the soil sinks in the bottle and the tannins are tacky on your tongue. Now this isn’t a varietal Cab, it is blended with a bit of Merlot and Malbec to help add a bit of softness and fresh acidity. Ah, Flora Springs…you’ve gone and done it again.
Flora Springs 2016 Merlot
Hey guys, I’m going to keep this short and sweet. It’s no secret that I love everything from Flora Springs — red, white, it doesn’t matter. If the search bar is working on this site, search Flora Springs and read about their varied amazingness. Case and point: Merlot. I don’t often post when I revisit wines — unless a wine is that good. And, yes, this wine is that good. Hooked? Keep reading…
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