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Lodi - A Rising Star in California Wine
Stockholm, Sweden
Tasted March 14, 2019 by thunberg with 139 views
Introduction
A seminar about the Lodi region, its history and wine making. We were presented several wines during the seminar to show some of the many different varieties grown in Lodi.
Flight 1 (8 notes)
White
2017 Acquiesce Grenache Blanc
87 points
Pear, grape, apricots, lean, medium acidity, bitter end. Should do great with food.
White
2018 Klinker Brick Albariño
85 points
Aromatic, generous fruit, melon, white peach, herbs, m+ acidity, vanilla, fudge.
Rosé
2017 LangeTwins Sangiovese Rosé
88 points
A bit of brett above the red berries, strawberry mostly, cranberry. On the palate an umami mouth feel appears, cherries and game.
Red
2016 Turley Cinsault Bechthold Vineyard
83 points
Brett and barnyard, slender, no real character, low tannins, m+ acidity.
Red
2016 Oak Farm Vineyards Grenache
88 points
Massive Grenache, ripe red berries, sweet licorice, fudge. Oak and some funk. Light on the palate, warm, tart.
Red
2016 Michael-David Vineyards Zinfandel Earthquake
84 points
Blackberry, raisin, warm, harsh oakiness, ripe.
Red
2016 Ironstone Vineyards Zinfandel Old Vine Reserve Rous
82 points
earthy, brett, overripe dark fruit, plum, bergamot oil, sweet fruit, flabby.
Red
2016 Mettler Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
Lovely cab nose, earthy, dark plum and dark cherries. Well integrated oak, buttery, long, warm, voluminous.