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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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Monthly Archives of: July 2018

m2, Rosé of Carignane 2017, Mokelumne River, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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July 13, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

m2 Rosé of Carignane 2017 – A Lodi Rosé with Bright, Red-Fruit

m2, Rosé of Carignane 2017, Mokelumne River, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A rosé of carignane from Lodi with bright, red-fruit flavors.[Read more]

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Lynx, Cabernet Franc 2015, Franschhoek, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 12, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lynx Cabernet Franc 2015 – An Enjoyable, Family-Made Cab Franc

Lynx, Cabernet Franc 2015, Franschhoek, South Africa

Tasting Note: A family winery makes a cabernet franc that is enjoyable on its own, and good for everyday meal pairing.[Read more]

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Casillero del Diablo Carmenere, Wine Casual
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July 12, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2016 – Sensual and Silky as a Velvet Glove

Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2016, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A carmenere that is sensual and silky as a velvet glove stored in a handmade, cedar case.[Read more]

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Hermanuspietersfontein, Swartskaap 2013, Sondagskloof, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 11, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hermanuspietersfontein Swartskaap 2013 – A Basic-Plus Cabernet Franc

Hermanuspietersfontein, Swartskaap 2013, Sondagskloof, South Africa

Tasting Note: A basic-plus cabernet franc with hot-weather elements that overwhelm some of the potential cool-weather contributions.[Read more]

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Urban Provence, Rosé 2017, Côtes de Provence, France, Wine Casual
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July 11, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Urban Provence Rosé 2017 – A Fun, Easy-Going Rosé

Urban Provence, Rosé 2017, Côtes de Provence, France

Tasting Note: The best way to transport yourself to France is to enjoy a rosé from Provence while the sun is on your skin, and this bottle will take you there.[Read more]

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Leeu Passant, Dry Red Wine 2015, Western Cape, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 10, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Leeu Passant Dry Red Wine 2015 – Cabernet Franc & Cinsault Star in the Red Blend

Leeu Passant, Dry Red Wine 2015, Western Cape, South Africa

Tasting Note: You can taste the cabernet franc in this red blend which tilts towards the old world but with a restrained, new world style.[Read more]

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Michel Chapoutier, Les Vignes de Bila Haut Rosé 2017, IGP Pays d’Oc, France, Wine Casual
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July 10, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Michel Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila Haut Rosé 2017 – Has More Personality Than Most Rosé

Michel Chapoutier, Les Vignes de Bila Haut Rosé 2017, IGP Pays d’Oc, France

Tasting Note: A rosé with body, summer-red fruit and enjoyable mid-palate complexity.[Read more]

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Leeu Passant, Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2015, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 9, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2015 – A Lightly-Oaked White

Leeu Passant, Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2015, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: A lightly-oaked chardonnay with a soft, creamy texture.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Cachapoal, DO Peumo, Carmenere 2016, Peumo, Chile, Wine Casual
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July 9, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Cachapoal DO Peumo Carmenere 2016 – A Fine, Delicate Carmenere that Shows Cool-Weather Influences

Concha Y Toro, Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Cachapoal, DO Peumo, Carmenere 2016, Peumo, Chile

Tasting Note: A carmenere with reserve, subtlety and a multifaceted flavor profile.[Read more]

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Hidden Asset, Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards Red Wine 2016, Santa Barbara County, California, Wine Casual
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July 8, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hidden Asset Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards Red Wine 2016 – An Attractive Bouquet and Body

Hidden Asset, Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards Red Wine 2016, Santa Barbara County, California

Tasting Note: A Santa Barbara red blend with an attractive bouquet and body.[Read more]

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