By Esther Mobley, Chronicle wine critic | Updated: March 31, 2021 9:22 AM GOING WINE TASTING is one of the great Bay Area pastimes. Visiting a winery here is a chance to experience so many of the features that make this region special: the land’s natural beauty, a rich tradition of artisanal craftsmanship and a deep, […]
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In 2008, in the midst of a recession, Seth Cripe chose an inauspicious time to launch a wine business. Then in 2020, he chose the worst possible time to open a tasting room. The first tasting room for Cripe’s Lola Wines, which has had a robust national retail presence for years, opened in January in […]
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Old souls have a way about them: they’re at ease, they’re empathetic, they’re suspicious, they pay attention. Comfortable navigating interior and multiple contradictions, these rare birds are interesting to be around. When I meet Seth Cripe for the first time, my immediate sense is that he possesses an old soul. One superpower of old […]
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LOLA might be one of the most beloved yet under-the-radar wine labels. Sold in 36 states nationwide and in a handful of Asian and European countries, the brand is known for its quality, variety, and playful spirit. “Wine should be fun,” said founder Seth Cripe. “It should be enjoyed. It should be shared.” As a […]
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2016 Lola Sonoma Coast Chardonnay All from the Sonoma coast and brought up in 2-4-year old barrels, the 2016 Chardonnay sports light gold color as well as terrific notes of brioche, caramelized pineapple, Meyer lemon, and spice. Medium-bodied, fresh and lively, it has beautifully integrated oak, good freshness and acidity, and plenty of length. At […]
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2016 Lola Sonoma Coast Chardonnay A Sonoma Coast bargain fermented with native yeast with full malolactic, aged mainly in stainless steel and partially in older French oak, the 2016 Chardonnay charges out of the gate with gorgeous lemongrass, orange peel and honeycomb notes over a core of lemon tart and grapefruit. Medium-bodied, fine-boned and lively […]
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“Seth Cripe set out to make a range of delicious, affordable wines. The Lola wines are fresh, bright and made without a lot of fanfare, all of which make them ideal for informal drinking.” Dosage & gas station male enhancement pills font work anymore Tips gas station male enhancement pills font work anymore male enhancement […]
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“Proprietor/Winemaker Seth Cripe told us that his 2015 North Coast Pinot Noir was his best-ever, but we had no idea it was going to be this good! How he has managed to cram all this California Pinot Noir goodness into a bottle is truly a Penn & Teller worthy magic trick. The color is gorgeous, […]
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A bright and focused wine on the palate with green apple and lemon citrus with a nice touch of lightly toasted oak spice and steely mineral like component to the finish. – By Wine Watch
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“Seth Cripe applies his love for a product that can stand on its own in LOLA wines, born out of an appreciation for and want of more economical wine. He attempts to minimize the interference of the human hand, believing that starting with superior ingredients is the key to a great product. Grown in the […]
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At 34, Seth Cripe has spent more years around wine than you’d think. The owner-winemaker of LOLA Wines, which he founded in 2008, moved to Napa Valley right after he dropped out of high school. He said that although he wouldn’t recommend that exact career path, he was so fortunate to work for Swanson and […]