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Michael Florentino Wine, Woodinville

Taste Washington! 2012 Recommended Wines.

Michael Florentino Cellars is a small boutique winery that specializes in unique grape varietals from around the world. (Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Primativo, Counoise,etc.).  They are a family run business that started with its first vintage in 2007.

I enjoyed all of the Michael Florentino wines I tasted. These wines deserve more than a casual tasting, take some home and find out how good they are.

Brad Sherman, Winemaker/Owner

The Wines:



* Favorite: 2008 Miscoloto - Like, long finish, bigger on end, focused, lovely. Grenache,Tempranillo, Syrah, production 112 cases, retail price $21.50.


2008 Monastrell - Vegetal and fruit, intriguing, good, needs to be studied. Production 66 cases, retail price $25.


* Favorite: 2009 Cabernet Franc - Good fruit, heady, luscious, like. Production 112 cases, retail price $26.

Wines listed here are the wines I liked and recommend. My favorite wines appealed to me because they expressed unique characteristics and quality, they are indicated by an “*” and are in italics.

Michael Florentino 
19501 144th Ave NE
Suite C-1200
Woodinville, WA

The tasting room is located in the Warehouse Wine district of Woodinville and is open during the weekends, Third Thursday Wine Walk, and special events.

Phone: 425-281-2323

www.michaelflorentinocellars.com
twitter: @florentinowine

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