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Benevolent Neglect

Producer in California, USA

Benevolent Neglect wine reviews

Wine review Vintage Appellation Date Tasted Rating
Benevolent Neglect Chardonnay 2019 Carmel Valley 2019 Carmel Valley padlock
Benevolent Neglect, Nelson Family Vineyards Riesling 2018 Mendocino 2018 Mendocino padlock
Benevolent Neglect, Las Madres Vineyard, Whole Cluster Syrah 2017 Carneros 2017 Carneros padlock
Benevolent Neglect Counoise 2018 California 2018 California padlock
Benevolent Neglect Mourvèdre 2016 Red Hills Lake County 2016 Red Hills Lake County padlock
Benevolent Neglect Riesling 2018 Mendocino 2018 Mendocino padlock
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