Lioco Wine Company

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(415) 305-0578 11151 Missouri Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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sales@liocowine.com
www.liocowine.com

WHAT IS LIOCO? LIOCO is the result of a years-long conversation between Matt Licklider (a seasoned wine import specialist) and Kevin O'Connor (wine director at Michelin Two-Star Spago-Beverly Hills) about whether California could produce a true "wine of origin." WHAT DOES THE WORD LIOCO MEAN? It is a fusion of our last names, Licklider and O'Connor. LI-cklider + OCO-nnor = LIOCO. WHAT IS LIOCO'S FOCUS? + Stainless-steel (un-oaked), naturally-fermented (all native yeast) Chardonnay from pedigreed growers. + Gently treated (low wood impact), naturally-fermented (all native yeast) Pinot Noir from pedigreed growers. + A distinctly Californian blend of "under-dog" varietals (including Old-Vine Carignan, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Mourvedre). WHAT IS LIOCO'S CORE BELIEF? Careful vineyard selection combined with a restrained winemaking approach will produce compelling wine. WHAT IS LIOCO'S PHILOSOPHY? + Great wine is grown, not made. + Maximize control of the creative process, "from bud to bottle." + Grace Read more »

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Lioco Pinot Noir Sonoma (2008)

Winery:	Lioco Wine Company
Region:	USA » California » Sonoma County » Sonoma Coast
Varietal:	Pinot Noir
Type:	Table Wines

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Getting even better, if that's possible. Deep, red cherry/currant, second layer is asian spice, big earth, mushroom. The currant, red fruit is a constant. Nice finish.. a bit quick and tart.

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