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July 2023 - California This month's Wine feature is California Wines California Reviews All $52 AvinoDos 2019 Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc A ripe and juicy Cabernet Franc with lush American oak; a cellar worthy selection. $52 » Read Full Review $125 Wentworth 2020 Wentworth Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Estate Pinot Noir A layered and brooding Pinot Noir with depth of flavor; an excellent wine with some air time today and very interested to see where this goes in a few years. $125 » Read Full Review $32 Paradise Ridge 2022 Brides Blush Rosé Russian River Valley A lovely expression of red berries and citrus with a savory herbal lift. $32 » Read Full Review $55 Bedarra Vineyards 2020 Bonfire Estate Grown Red Blend Alexander Valley An attractive, spicy, savory red blend that will be very versatile. $55 » Read Full Review $60 Hibou Wine 2021 Chardonnay A round and welcoming Chardonnay with nicely integrated fruit and creamy, spicy oak. $60 » Read Full Review $80 Lawer Estates 2018 Vineyard 600 Cabernet Sauvignon Maintains an elegance and complexity without getting too overwhelming; an interesting depth of flavor that would pair well with Korean BBQ. $80 » Read Full Review $115 Lawer Estates 2019 Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon Big and rich right now, and with so much potential to improve and integrate with cellar age. $115 » Read Full Review $29 Broadside 2021 Santa Margarita Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon A deft and extroverted combination of spicy, herbal, fruit, and roasted flavors make this a toothsome Cabernet choice for a hearty, globetrotting tasting menu. $29 » Read Full Review $38 Windrun Wine Co. 2019 Select Series Pinot Noir Rich earthy cherry flavors balanced with notes of chocolate and smoke, this is a decadent Pinot Noir that would pair well with grilled salmon or roasted pork. $38 » Read Full Review $45 Capo Creek 2021 Playlist Estate White Blend Dry Creek Valley A vibrantly fruity and aromatic New World expression of a white Rhone blend. $45 » Read Full Review $65 Bedarra Vineyards 2019 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon A lively, savory Cabernet with ample fruit and judicious oak that is drinking well now and likely to improve with short-to-mid-term cellaring. $65 » Read Full Review $75 Capo Creek 2020 Songwriter Red Blend Dry Creek Valley A robust and satisfying Zinfandel-led red with oodles of jammy, spicy flavors. $75 » Read Full Review $49 McGrail Vineyards 2019 McGrail Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon A beautifully made Cabernet showing silken textures of black fruits, mocha and baking spices. $49 » Read Full Review $105 Levendi 2020 Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon Black cherry S'more in your glass, but in a savory and dinner friendly way. $105 » Read Full Review $115 Lawer Estates 2019 Vineyard Select Cabernet Sauvignon A classic Napa Cabernet with some restraint, yet rich and with nice green herb notes; it won't let you down. $115 » Read Full Review $42 Lawer Estates 2019 Betsy's Vineyard Petite Sirah Rich and ripe, loaded with black and purple fruit and seasoned with baking spices. $42 » Read Full Review $50 Lawer Estates 2019 Betsy's Vineyard Syrah A brooding, ripe Syrah built just for backyard BBQ season. $50 » Read Full Review $55 Lorenzi Estate 2019 Eight Barrels Estate Reserve Malbec Exactly what you want from a riper California style of Malbec; has all the proper fruit and oak that would make it great for a dinner party. $55 » Read Full Review $80 Hibou Wine 2021 Nocturnal Cabernet Sauvignon A savory and supple Cabernet that will shine at the table; make sure to decant this one. $80 » Read Full Review $7 Best Buy Sutter Home NV Chardonnay A bright, fresh, and charming Chardonnay with a nice balance of fruit and delicate creamy oak. $7 Best Buy » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Laurel Cellars 2021 Pinot Noir Pleasant cherry and chocolate notes that reoccur from the nose to the palate and hang-on through the finish. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $15 Best Buy Dekreme 2022 Cuvee Brut Sparkling Wine Mendocino County A ripe, fruity, off-dry bubbly for carefree sipping on a warm summer's day or with spicy Thai food. $15 Best Buy » Read Full Review $16 River Road 2021 Double Oaked Chardonnay A food friendly Chardonnay that is fresh while giving you everything expected from California Chardonnay. $16 » Read Full Review $17 Stephen Vincent 2021 Pinot Noir A nice every day Pinot Noir with a pop of refreshing green herbs. $17 » Read Full Review $29 Shanti 2020 Pinot Noir This bold Pinot Noir is perfect for an evening by the fire. $29 » Read Full Review $50 Bedarra Vineyards 2020 Estate Grown Malbec This spicy Malbec is incredibly versatile; good for a bbq, dinner with friends or a night at home with a good book. $50 » Read Full Review $78 Wentworth 2020 Nash Mill Vineyard Estate Grown Pinot Noir A tangy, earthy, warming Pinot Noir with good acidity and ample crunchy, chewy tannins that will pair well with foods and show promise for cellar longevity. $78 » Read Full Review $7 Best Buy Sutter Home NV Pinot Grigio A fruity, crowd pleasing Pinot Grigio that goes down easy. $7 Best Buy » Read Full Review $7 Best Buy Sutter Home NV White Zinfandel California Delicious, tart, and fruity, and just fun to drink. $7 Best Buy » Read Full Review $11 Best Buy Butterfly Fields 2021 Chardonnay A soft and buoyant Chardonnay sipper with appealing creamy, nutty notes. $11 Best Buy » Read Full Review $16 Smith & Elliott 2020 Pinot Noir A solid everyday Pinot Noir with good fruit showing some earthy tertiary notes; drink up. $16 » Read Full Review $17 River Road 2022 Reserve Sur Lie Aged Un-Oaked Chardonnay A fun loving wine that is reminiscent of tropical fruits baked into a flaky morning pastry. $17 » Read Full Review $46 McGrail Vineyards 2020 Shamus Patrick Red Blend Livermore Valley Deep and dark, drink this while listening to Purple Rain. $46 » Read Full Review $7 Best Buy Sutter Home NV Sauvignon Blanc An earthy Sauvignon Blanc that will pair nicely with happy hours, weddings, and hors d'ouevres. $7 Best Buy » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Cycles Gladiator 2021 Merlot A nice BTG for a steakhouse and for drinkers that prefer a bigger and bolder style of Merlot. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $14 Best Buy River Road 2022 Un-Oaked Chardonnay A fruity, juicy Chardonnay for carefree sipping. $14 Best Buy » Read Full Review $15 Best Buy Smith & Elliott 2021 Chardonnay A well balanced daily Chardonnay for those that like to have the oak as pronounced as the fruit in their glass. $15 Best Buy » Read Full Review $18 Sobon Estate 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Oak, tannins, and red fruit are all here; an at home steak wine. $18 » Read Full Review $7 Sutter Home NV Cabernet Sauvignon This is a fun, fruity Cabernet Sauvignon that is perfect for an evening with friends. $7 » Read Full Review $11 Laurel Cellars 2021 Chardonnay Simple, easy, and enjoyable; a perfectly quaffable backyard porch pounder. $11 » Read Full Review $29 Shanti 2020 Chardonnay A big Chardonnay that is approachable and very easy drinking. $29 » Read Full Review $32 Paradise Ridge 2022 Grandview Vineyard Select Sauvignon Blanc Ripe fruit and a touch of earth give a little complexity to this Sauvignon Blanc. $32 » Read Full Review $17 Stephen Vincent 2021 Chardonnay A ripe Chardonnay with pronounced oak and brown butter. $17 » Read Full Review $29 Shanti 2020 Pinot Noir Some smoked fruit and savory notes make this wine a tasty pairing with BBQ and grilled meats. $29 » Read Full Review $34 Shanti 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon A straightforward and sturdy, oaky Cab that will make for a nice BTG house pour. $34 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2023-08-09-California.aspx