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Sunset International Wine Competition 2021
Gold 2018 Skinner Vineyards & Winery Blanc de Blancs Score: 91 2019 Skinner Vineyards...
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San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Best of Class: 2020 Grenache Blanc Gold: 2020 Rose Gold: 2019 Mourvedre, Estate Silver: 2019 Native...
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Review: Wine Enthusiast
93 Points: 2018 Native Red Editor's Choice "This polished but full-bodied wine accelerates from light...
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Review: Wine & Spirits US Best Syrahs
93 Points: 2018 Syrah, Estate "A tiny estate production, this wine fits stylistically with winemaker...
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Review: Wine & Spirits Years Best US Rhone Varieties
93 Points: 2018 Mourvedre, El Dorado "This wine enjoys full ripeness and a generous panoply of red fruits,...
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Review: Decanter Online
93: 2018 Syrah, El Dorado "Blackberry, bramble, black olive and sage aromas. The palate is fresh and...
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Review: Wine & Spirits US New Releases
92 Points: 2018 Mourvèdre, Estate "This estate-grown mourvedre starts off heady and high toned, with...
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Review: Decanter Online
94: 2019 Grenache Blanc "Flashy aromas of confident, perfectly ripe stone fruits meld with those of...
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Sunset International Wine Competition
Double Gold 2019 Grenache Blanc, El Dorado Gold 2019 Rose 2018 Syrah, El Dorado
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San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Double Gold 2018 Zinfandel, El Dorado Gold 2018 Mourvedre, El Dorado 2018 Syrah, El Dorado Silver 2018...
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Review: 2017 Grenache & 2016 Eighteen Sixty-One
92 Points: 2017 Grenache, El Dorado Editor's Choice "Attractive but subtle spices brighten the red...
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Review: 2018 Grenache Blanc & 2018 Rosé
90 Points: 2018 Grenache Blanc, El Dorado "Generous fruit flavors and a broad mouthfeel make this full-bodied...
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Review: American New Releases
92 Points: 2016 Grenache, Estate "Skinner grows grenache at two sites, one in alluvial soils at 1,400...
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San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Best of Class: 2018 Grenache Blanc, El Dorado Double Gold: 2018 Rose, El Dorado Gold: 2017 Grenache,...
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Top 100 Winery 2017
Skinner, Part Deux: Back in 1861 , James Skinner was making 15,000 gallons of wine (and brandy as well)...
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Gold Medal Winners: Sunset International Wine Competition
2016 Rose, El Dorado: Gold Medal & Best In Class Elegant and structured, this blend of...
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Review: 2014 Seven Generations | 92 Points & Editor's Choice
White pepper and vanilla bean aromas give this richly textured, concentrated and subtly fruity wine a...
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Review: 2015 Smithereens, White Blend | 90 Points & Editor's Choice
Bosc pear, tart apple and vanilla bean elements make this a fascinating dry wine. Although the aromas...
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Review: 2014 Six-Horse Zinfandel | 90 Points
This full-bodied and robustly concentrated wine has chocolate and cherry aromas, rich and ripe plum and...
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Review: 2014 Mourvedre, Estate | 92 Points
Bright red fruits like raspberries and cherries light up the aromas and flavors of this deeply colored,...
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Review: 2013 Syrah, El Dorado | 91 Points & Editor's Choice
A crazy-good combo of lavender, espresso and baking spice flavors make this full-bodied wine fascinating...
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Review: 2013 Eighteen Sixty-One | 90 Points
There is a gentle side to this medium-bodied wine, as it offers aromatic complexity with slightly restrained...
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Review: 2014 Smithereens, Red Blend | 89 Points & Editor's Choice
Here's a red Rhône-style blend that tastes well balanced, like a traditional French wine. It has a relatively...
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The Rescue Paradox
Seeing California's Future Through Mourvedre-Tinted Lenses "Mourvedre has been in California since the...
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Review: 2014 Mourvedre, El Dorado
"It's easy to fall for this charming mourvedre, which winemaker Chris Pittenger sources from four different...
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Perfect Wine & Food Match Up For Game Day
"Heading into the weekend of the big game, it's time for a red robust enough to party with. But Chris...
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W&S Wineries to Watch 2016
Winter 2016 | 30th Annual Buying Guide "Mike and Carey Skinner were vacationing in the Sierra Foothills...
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Review: American New Releases
2013 Grenache, El Dorado 91 Points: Winemaker Chris Pittenger made this varietally true grenache from...
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Mixed Grill, the American Way
And to Drink ... Many wines will go with what may be called mixed grill. If you are using this vinegary...
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A League of Their Rhône Rangers--Part Two
I would happily buy the Skinner 2012 Grenache. How often do we mention a wine that is fun to drink? Too...
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Feast Q&A: El Dorado's Skinner Vineyards
The wine industry recently descended on Sacramento for the annual Unified Wine and Grape Symposium,...
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Wine Business Monthly Top 10 Hot Brands 2014
Skinner Vineyards 2011 Dry Diggings (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre blend), El Dorado County, Somerset, California Chance...
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San Francisco Chronicle Top 100 Wines, 2014
2012 Skinner El Dorado Grenache ($26, 15%): Chris Pittenger mixed fruit from three stellar Foothills...
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Wine Spectator 12 Enticing California Reds: New reviews of Syrah, Grenache and more from the Sierra Foothills
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Wine Business Monthly: Varietal Focus Grenache
A look at how 8 different wineries in 3 distinct regions in California make Grenache, with a feature...
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Grape Nutz: A Visit to Skinner
"I thought the 2011 reds were the finest I’ve tasted from Skinner, particularly the Estate Mourvèdre...
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Wine Spectator Recommended Rhone-Style Wines from California
SKINNER Mourvèdre El Dorado Estate 2010 Score: 94 Offers a powerful thrust of road tar-laced dark berry,...
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Wine Spectator's Four to Watch
SKINNER: A FAMILY LEGACY REBORN Mike Skinner, 67, didn't plan on starting a winery, but a revelation...
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NorCal's Wine of the Day
Skinner’s got the right grapes in the right sites and combines that with careful viticulture and talented...
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San Francisco Chronicle Top 100 Wines, 2013
This year's list marks key moment for American wine If the past is prelude, then my conclusion from...
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"The New California Wine" includes Skinner as a Top Producer
Revising the Rhône Top Producer: Skinner Vineyards “A key to improving Sierra Foothills winemaking has...
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Tempting the Hangman of El Dorado County
“I’ll FINALLY end with the Skinner Vineyards 2010 Eighteen Sixty-One, a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre,...
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Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews: 26 Hours in El Dorado
“Tasting through the Skinner Rhone reds collection there is a beautiful consistency of quality, with...
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White wine from the Sierra foothills
White wine from Sierra foothills April 14, 2013 By Jon Bonné, Chronicle Wine Editor “2011 Skinner El...
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A bright moment for the Rhone-minded
A bright moment for the Rhone-minded April 1, 2013 By Jon Bonné, Chronicle Wine Editor “2010 Skinner...
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Grenache Displays its Stunning Side
Grenache Displays its Stunning Side March 31, 2013 By Jon Bonné, Chronicle Wine Editor “2011 Skinner...
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2010 Skinner Grenache WINE OF THE WEEK
2010 Skinner Grenache WINE OF THE WEEK January 30, 2013 By Jon Bonné, Chronicle Wine Editor "Heading...
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Top 100 Wines, 2012
Top 100 Wines, 2012 December 2, 2012 By Jon Bonné, Chronicle Wine Editor “2010 Skinner El Dorado Grenache ($26,...
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Rhône Rosé: Quivira, Mounts, and Skinner Vineyards - Drink Pink!
Rhône Rosé: Quivira, Mounts, and Skinner Vineyards - Drink Pink! March 23, 2012 By William Allen, Healdsburg...
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Grenache finds a star turn in California: The Chronicle Recommends
Grenache finds a star turn in California: The Chronicle Recommends February 26, 2012 By Jon Bonné, Chronicle...
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Review: Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
2009 Skinner Vineyards Syrah Stoney Creek Vineyard Fair Play Bright purple. Black and blue fruits on...
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Top 100 Wines, 2011
Top 100 Wines, 2011 December 4, 2011 By Jon Bonné, Chronicle Wine Editor “2010 Skinner Stoney Creek...
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Pinot and Rhone-style whites for Thanksgiving: The Chronicle recommends
Pinot and Rhone-style whites for Thanksgiving: The Chronicle recommends November 20, 2011 By Jon Bonné,...
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Reviews: The Rhone Report
Reviews: The Rhone Report Jeb Dennuck, Formerly of The Rhone Report, Currently reviewing for The Wine...
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A new Mother Lode: vintners rediscover Sierra foothills
A new Mother Lode: vintners rediscover Sierra foothills June 19, 2011 By Jon Bonné, Chronicle Wine Editor “There...
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High Tech & History at New Foothills Winery
High Tech & History at New Foothills Winery May 27, 2011 By Jon Tourney, Wines & Vines Fair Play, Calif.—Skinner...
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Skinner Vineyards
Skinner Vineyards March 3, 2011 The Wine Travelers We had the opportunity to take a sneak preview of...
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Bordeaux Affair River Cruise with Mike & Carey
You are invited to join Mike and Carey Skinner for a once-in-a-lifetime all-inclusive luxury 7-night...
Event Date: July 11-18, 2022
Harvest Wine Club Release Weekend
As the temperatures begin to cool we’re releasing three of our favorite wine to pair with a crisp autumn...
Event Date: October 9th & 10th
Fair Play Harvest Wine Festival
Celebrate the harvest at over 20 Fair Play wineries this fall. Enjoy food, music, games, and most importantly,...
Event Date: November 6th & 7th
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