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Wine Casual

Focus and further
your wine learning
the systematic and casual way.
Seriously.

Wine Regions Wine Casual
is Focusing on Now

Loire Valley, France
Jumilla, Yecla & Alicante, Spain &
Western Cape, South Africa
Spending up to 55 months focusing
on wines from these 3 regions and more from
January 2015 – July 2019.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Swartland’

Aubergine, The Lost Observatory Carignan Syrah 2003, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 17, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Aubergine The Lost Observatory Carignan Syrah 2003 – Try This & Thank Me Later

Aubergine, The Lost Observatory Carignan Syrah 2003, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: Try this carignan-syrah blend and thank me later.[Read more]

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Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2016, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 8, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2016 – Lots of Value for the Price Point & Quality Level

Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2016, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: A soft-textured syrah that offers lots of great value for the price point and quality level.[Read more]

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Doran Vineyards, Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2014, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 7, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Doran Vineyards Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2014 – An Easy-Drinking Chenin Blanc

Doran Vineyards, Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2014, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: An easy-drinking chenin blanc.[Read more]

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Glen Carlou, The Curator’s Collection Chenin Blanc 2017, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 22, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Glen Carlou The Curator’s Collection Chenin Blanc 2017 – A Fuller-Bodied Chenin Blanc

Glen Carlou, The Curator’s Collection Chenin Blanc 2017, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: A chenin blanc with body, depth of flavor and balance between acidity and fruit.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, The Royal Valley Vineyards Wine Company, Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc 2014, Swartland, South Africa
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March 5, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

The Royal Valley Vineyards Wine Company Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc 2014 – A White to Try Again & Again

The Royal Valley Vineyards Wine Company, Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc 2014, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: A dry, tropical fruit-styled chenin blanc from South Africa with rich flavor.[Read more]

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