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John Paul Kaminga

Nov 19, 20211 min read

Bird Wine: Idlewild Flora & Fauna

It's not just because there's a handsome fowl on the label. This wine is also a paragon of versatility: juicy, fresh, supple, low in...

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John Paul Kaminga

Aug 27, 20212 min read

Not a Summer White: Kalin Cellars Semillon 2001

I've been listening to Levi Dalton's fabulous podcast, I'll Drink to That, a lot lately. I started the episode with Mannie Berk, a truly...

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John Paul Kaminga

May 4, 20212 min read

Grenache: A Low ABV Wonder from 100+ Year-old Vine

Did you check out the virtual vineyard tour we mentioned a couple weeks ago? If you did, you may have noticed that the panelists kept...

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John Paul Kaminga

Mar 18, 20211 min read

Lovable Weirdos: Wirz Sequel

The Wirz Vineyard is a true California gem. It is own-rooted and old-vine (planted in the 1960s) Riesling (with a bit of Silvaner for...

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John Paul Kaminga

Mar 13, 20213 min read

Deals, Steals, Feels

We pride ourselves on a diverse and interesting selection, but some of our favorite bottles can be kinda (or very) pricey. We take value...

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John Paul Kaminga

Oct 16, 20202 min read

Serious Sunny Bubbles: Cruse Tradition

There have been many (many) offers in my inbox for zoom tastings with winemakers. I have only jumped at one, and boy did I jump! This...

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John Paul Kaminga

Aug 1, 20203 min read

Reversing Roles

When we think of California wine, our minds might first go to full-bodied reds. With Provence wine, we probably think of pale rosé. Today...

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