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Focus and further
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the systematic and casual way.
Seriously.

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The Loire, France,
Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Monthly Archives of: June 2018

Babylonstoren, Babel Red Blend 2016, Western Cape, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 20, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Babylonstoren Babel Red Blend 2016 – A Blend with Juicy Ripe Fruit & Bite

Babylonstoren, Babel Red Blend 2016, Western Cape, South Africa

Tasting Note: A red blend with juicy, ripe fruit and bite.[Read more]

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Babylonstoren, Viognier 2015, Western Cape, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 19, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Babylonstoren Viognier 2015 – Lychee, Rose Petal & Lemon Citrus

Babylonstoren, Viognier 2015, Western Cape, South Africa

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity lemon in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of lychee, green apple, honeysuckle, rose petal and lemon citrus.[Read more]

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Babylonstoren, Chenin Blanc 2017, Western Cape, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 18, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc 2017 – A Dry, Bright Chenin Blanc

Babylonstoren, Chenin Blanc 2017, Western Cape, South Africa

Tasting Note: A dry chenin blanc, with brightness and some concentration.[Read more]

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Noble Hill, Mourvedre Rosé 2017, Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 17, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Noble Hill Mourvedre Rosé 2017 – A Basic, Well-Made South African Rosé

Noble Hill, Mourvedre Rosé 2017, Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa

Tasting Note: A basic, well-made, South African rosé.[Read more]

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Gabriëlskloof, Viognier 2009, Bot River, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 16, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Gabriëlskloof Viognier 2009 – An Aged Viognier that Holds Up to Steep Expectations

Gabriëlskloof, Viognier 2009, Bot River, South Africa

Tasting Note: An aged viognier offers the best of all worlds – aromatics, complexity and flavor intensity backed by high acidity that makes it able to hold up to steep expectations.[Read more]

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Fable Mountain Vineyards, Jackal Bird 2014, Western Cape, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 15, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fable Mountain Vineyards Jackal Bird 2014 – A White Blend with Great Body & Substantial Fruit

Fable Mountain Vineyards, Jackal Bird 2014, Western Cape, South Africa

Tasting Note: Great body, substantial fruit with acidity that impresses.[Read more]

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The Infinite 3, Chenin Blanc 2016, Coastal Region, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 14, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

The Infinite 3 Chenin Blanc 2016 – Drink the Color Yellow

The Infinite 3, Chenin Blanc 2016, Coastal Region, South Africa

Tasting Note: Drink the color yellow with this ultimate of most-limited releases that has personality and structure.[Read more]

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Knorhoek, Cabernet Franc 2015, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 13, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Knorhoek Cabernet Franc 2015 – Punches Above its Weight in Flavor Intensity

Knorhoek, Cabernet Franc 2015, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: A cabernet franc that punches above its weight in flavor intensity.[Read more]

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Dieu Donné, Unwooded Chardonnay 2017, Franschhoek, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 12, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Dieu Donné Unwooded Chardonnay 2017 – A Basic, Unoaked Chardonnay

Dieu Donné, Unwooded Chardonnay 2017, Franschhoek, South Africa

Tasting Note: A basic, unoaked chardonnay.[Read more]

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Chamonix, Reserve Troika 2015, Franschhoek, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 11, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chamonix Reserve Troika 2015 – Delivers South African Terroir to Your Glass

Chamonix, Reserve Troika 2015, Franschhoek, South Africa

Tasting Note: A Bordeaux-styled blend that delivers South African terroir to your glass.[Read more]

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