Riley’s Rows Red Blend

Riley's Rows 3x3 Red Blend. <a href="#taste">Click here for tasting notes.</a>
Riley’s Rows 3×3 Red Blend. Click here for tasting notes.

Riley’s Rows 3×3 Red Blend 2017

There’s an old witticism in the wine business that goes, “If you want to make a million dollars by producing wine, the first thing you need to do is spend a million dollars.” For a young and ambitious vintner to be able to skip that first step would be quite a blessing. Such is the case with Riley Flanagan. She is the eldest daughter of Eric Flanagan, a boutique winemaker and grape supplier in Sonoma, California. Through his Flanagan Wines operation, her father shares the tasting room, winemaking facility, and some of the fruit for his daughter’s own wine label. Continue reading “Riley’s Rows Red Blend”

Riley’s Rows Rosé

Riley's Rows Rosé of Syrah 2019.
Riley’s Rows Rosé of Syrah 2019. Click here for tasting notes.

Riley’s Rows Rosé of Syrah

There’s an old witticism in the wine business that goes, “If you want to make a million dollars by producing wine, the first thing you need to do is spend a million dollars.” For a young and ambitious vintner to be able to skip that first step would be quite a blessing. Such is the case with Riley Flanagan. She is the eldest daughter of Eric Flanagan, a boutique winemaker and grape supplier in Sonoma, California. Through his Flanagan Wines operation, her father shares the tasting room, winemaking facility, and some of the fruit for his daughter’s own wine label. Continue reading “Riley’s Rows Rosé”

Riley’s Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Riley's Rows
Riley’s Rows Sauvignon Blanc. 2019 Click here for tasting notes.

Riley’s Rows Sauvignon Blanc

There’s an old witticism in the wine business that goes, “If you want to make a million dollars by producing wine, the first thing you need to do is spend a million dollars.” For a young and ambitious vintner to be able to skip that first step would be quite a blessing. Such is the case with Riley Flanagan. She is the eldest daughter of Eric Flanagan, a boutique winemaker and grape supplier in Sonoma, California. Through his Flanagan Wines operation, her father shares the tasting room, winemaking facility, and some of the fruit for his daughter’s own wine label. Continue reading “Riley’s Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2019”

Parallel 44 Red Blend

Parallel 44 F2 Red Blend 2018
Parallel 44 Red Blend. Click here for tasting notes. I have posts on all of these wines. Just search for Parallel 44.

Parallel 44 Red Blend 2018

The story of Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery began in 2005, when husband and wife team Steve Johnson and Maria Milano planted their first grape vines. Steve grew up in Green Bay, where his father Carl experimented early on with growing grapes. Maria grew up in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, where her Italian-born father continued his tradition of making wine for friends and family celebrations. Steve and Maria met while in school at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and then attended law school together. While working as attorneys, they attended seminars on grape growing in Wisconsin, with an eye towards getting into the wine business.

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Parallel 44 Salve

Parallel 44 Winery
Parallel 44 Salve NV Click here for tasting notes. I have posts on all of these wines. Just search for Parallel 44.

Parallel 44 Salve

The story of Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery began in 2005, when husband and wife team Steve Johnson and Maria Milano planted their first grape vines. Steve grew up in Green Bay, where his father Carl experimented early on with growing grapes. Maria grew up in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, where her Italian-born father continued his tradition of making wine for friends and family celebrations. Steve and Maria met while in school at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and then attended law school together. While working as attorneys, they attended seminars on grape growing in Wisconsin, with an eye towards getting into the wine business.

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Parallel 44 Vintner’s Reserve

Parallel 44 Vintner's Reserve NV
Parallel 44 Vintner’s Reserve NV Click here for tasting notes. I have posts on all of these wines. Just search for Parallel 44.

Parallel 44 Vintner’s Reserve

The story of Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery began in 2005, when husband and wife team Steve Johnson and Maria Milano planted their first grape vines. Steve grew up in Green Bay, where his father Carl experimented early on with growing grapes. Maria grew up in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, where her Italian-born father continued his tradition of making wine for friends and family celebrations. Steve and Maria met while in school at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and then attended law school together. While working as attorneys, they attended seminars on grape growing in Wisconsin, with an eye towards getting into the wine business.

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Parallel 44 La Crescent

Parallel 44 La Crescent NV
Parallel 44 La Crescent NV Click here for tasting notes. I have posts on all of these wines. Just search for Parallel 44.

Parallel 44 La Crescent NV

The story of Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery began in 2005, when husband and wife team Steve Johnson and Maria Milano planted their first grape vines. Steve grew up in Green Bay, where his father Carl experimented early on with growing grapes. Maria grew up in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, where her Italian-born father continued his tradition of making wine for friends and family celebrations. Steve and Maria met while in school at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and then attended law school together. While working as attorneys, they attended seminars on grape growing in Wisconsin, with an eye towards getting into the wine business.

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Flanagan The Beauty of Three

Flanagan The Beauty of Three Proprietary Red 2015. <a href="#taste">Click here for tasting notes.</a>
Flanagan The Beauty of Three Proprietary Red. Click here for tasting notes.

Flanagan The Beauty of Three Proprietary Red Blend

Eric Flanagan did not come of age with a background in the wine business, or even farming. After graduating from college in 1985, he embarked on a banking career, which he pursued until 2013. His job during those years took him on journeys around the world. He had always had an interest in wine, and over the course of these trips Flanagan became fascinated by how grapes of the same variety expressed themselves in different places.

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Flanagan Pinot Noir

Flanagan Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast. <a href="#taste">Click here for tasting notes.</a> I have posts on all of these wines. Just search for <a href="https://winervana.com/wp-admin/edit.php?
Flanagan Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast. Click here for tasting notes. I have posts on all of these wines. Just search for Flanagan.

Flanagan Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2016

Eric Flanagan did not come of age with a background in the wine business, or even farming. After graduating from college in 1985, he embarked on a banking career, which he pursued until 2013. His job during those years took him on journeys around the world. He had always had an interest in wine, and over the course of these trips Flanagan became fascinated by how grapes of the same variety expressed themselves in different places.

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Flanagan Chardonnay

Flanagan Chardonnay Russian River Valley/ <a href="#taste">Click here for tasting notes.</a> I have posts on all of these wines. Just search for <a href="https://winervana.com/wp-admin/edit.php?s=flanagan&amp;post_status=all&amp;post_type=post&amp;action=-1&amp;m=0&amp;cat=0&amp;post_format&amp;seo_filter&amp;readability_filter&amp;inclusive_language_filter&amp;paged=1&amp;action2=-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Flanagan</a>.
Flanagan Chardonnay Russian River Valley/ Click here for tasting notes. I have posts on all of these wines. Just search for Flanagan.

Flanagan Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2017

Eric Flanagan did not come of age with a background in the wine business, or even farming. After graduating from college in 1985, he embarked on a banking career, which he pursued until 2013. His job during those years took him on journeys around the world. He had always had an interest in wine, and over the course of these trips Flanagan became fascinated by how grapes of the same variety expressed themselves in different places.

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Lachini La Bestia Cabernet Sauvignon

Lachini La Bestia Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Lachini La Bestia Cabernet Sauvignon 2017. Click here for tasting notes. I have reviews of all of these wines. Just search for Lachini.

Lachini La Bestia Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Proprietor Ron Lachini’s family hails from the Tuscan town of Lucca.  At some point, his grandfather immigrated to the United States, settling in the large Italian community of San Francisco’s North Beach.  He started making wine with his father and grandfather in their garages as a child.

 

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Lachini Chardonnay

 

Lachini Vineyards Al di La Chardonnay. Click here for tasting notes.
Lachini Al di La Chardonnay. Click here for tasting notes. I have posts for all of these wines.  Just search for Lachini.

Lachini Vineyards Al di La Chardonnay 2018

Proprietor Ron Lachini’s family hails from the Tuscan town of Lucca.  At some point, his grandfather immigrated to the United States, settling in the large Italian community of San Francisco’s North Beach.  He started making wine with his father and grandfather in their garages as a child.

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Lachini Pinot Noir

Lachini The Grape Republic Pinot Noir. Click here for tasting notes.
Lachini The Grape Republic Pinot Noir. Click here for tasting notes. I have posts on all of these wines. Just search for Lachini.

Lachini The Grape Republic Pinot Noir 2017

Proprietor Ron Lachini’s family hails from the Tuscan town of Lucca.  At some point, his grandfather immigrated to the United States, settling in the large Italian community of San Francisco’s North Beach.  He started making wine with his father and grandfather in their garages as a child.

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Lachini Giselle Pinot Noir

Lachini Cuvée Giselle Pinot Noir 2018
Lachini Cuvée Giselle Pinot Noir. Click here for tasting notes. I have posts on all of these wines. Just search for Lachini.

Lachini Giselle Pinot Noir 2018

Proprietor Ron Lachini’s family hails from the Tuscan town of Lucca.  At some point, his grandfather immigrated to the United States, settling in the large Italian community of San Francisco’s North Beach.  He started making wine with his father and grandfather in their garages as a child.

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Lachini La Cruz Pinot Noir

 

Lachini Vineyards La Cruz Pinot Noir. Click here for tasting notes.
Lachini Vineyards La Cruz Pinot Noir. Click here for tasting notes. I have posts on all of these wines.  Just search for Lachini.

Lachini La Cruz Pinot Noir 2019

Proprietor Ron Lachini’s family hails from the Tuscan town of Lucca.  At some point, his grandfather immigrated to the United States, settling in the large Italian community of San Francisco’s North Beach.  He started making wine with his father and grandfather in their garages as a child.

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