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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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Monthly Archives of: October 2018

Albert Mathier et Fils, Rhoneblot 2015, Valais, Switzerland, Wine Casual
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October 8, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Albert Mathier et Fils Rhoneblot 2015 – A Straightforward Pinot Noir

Albert Mathier et Fils, Rhoneblot 2015, Valais, Switzerland

Tasting Note: A straightforward pinot noir aged in 100% stainless steel.[Read more]

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Cusumano, Sàgrana 2012, Sicily, Italy, Wine Casual
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October 7, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cusumano Sàgrana 2012 – Muscadine and Black Cherry Aromas

Cusumano, Sàgrana 2012, Sicily, Italy

Tasting Note: Deep-intensity purple in color, this wine has a unique aroma of muscadine along with black cherry, raspberry and blossom.[Read more]

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Albert Mathier et Fils, Petite Arvine Aphrodine 2015, Valais, Switzerland, Wine Casual
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October 7, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Albert Mathier et Fils Petite Arvine Aphrodine 2015 – For Amphora Wine Lovers

Albert Mathier et Fils, Petite Arvine Aphrodine 2015, Valais, Switzerland

Tasting Note: An amphora-aged white wine for amphora wine lovers.[Read more]

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Marabino, Archimede Eloro Pachino Nero d’Avola Riserva DOC 2012, Sicily, Italy, Wine Casual
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October 6, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Marabino Archimede Eloro Pachino Nero d’Avola Riserva DOC 2012 – Does Not Disappoint

Marabino, Archimede Eloro Pachino Nero d’Avola Riserva DOC 2012, Sicily, Italy

Tasting Note: If you like Italian red wines with body, concentration and depth, this Nero d’Avola from Sicily will not disappoint.[Read more]

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Albert Mathier et Fils, Amphore Assemblage Blanc 2010, Valais, Switzerland, Wine Casual
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October 6, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Albert Mathier et Fils Amphore Assemblage Blanc 2010 – Uncork for Grandma

Albert Mathier et Fils, Amphore Assemblage Blanc 2010, Valais, Switzerland

Tasting Note: Uncork for your grandma.

Lemon in color, this wine has a nose of sunflower-infused lemon citrus with some hints of mustiness.[Read more]

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Valle Dell’Acate, Il Frappato Vittoria DOC 2017, Sicily, Italy, Wine Casual
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October 5, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Valle Dell’Acate Il Frappato Vittoria DOC 2017 – Watch a Rose Bud Unfold in Your Glass

Valle Dell’Acate, Il Frappato Vittoria DOC 2017, Sicily, Italy

Tasting Note: Put this bottle in the refrigerator for 45 minutes before you serve it and watch a rose bud unfold in your glass.[Read more]

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Rogue Vine, Grand Itata Blanco 2015, Itata Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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October 5, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Rogue Vine Grand Itata Blanco 2015 – A Gewurztraminer-Reminiscent Riesling

Rogue Vine, Grand Itata Blanco 2015, Itata Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: An unusual riesling from Chile that is reminiscent of gewurztraminer.[Read more]

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Waters, Cappella Red 2013, Washington, Wine Casual
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October 4, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Waters Cappella Red 2013 – Echoes the Right Bank

Waters, Cappella Red 2013, Washington

Tasting Note: A cabernet-franc-and-merlot red blend from Washington state that impresses with depth of flavor, aromatics and structure that echoes the Right Bank.[Read more]

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Rogue Vine, Super Itata Tinto 2014, Itata Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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October 4, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Rogue Vine Super Itata Tinto 2014 – A Bright, Energetic Red Blend

Rogue Vine, Super Itata Tinto 2014, Itata Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A bright, energetic, fruit-filled red blend from Chile.[Read more]

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P Piers, Saffran 2011, Red Mountain, Washington, Wine Casual
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October 3, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

P Piers Saffran 2011 – Showcases Rich, Black Fruit from Red Mountain AVA

P Piers, Saffran 2011, Red Mountain, Washington

Tasting Note: A red, Bordeaux-styled blend from Washington state’s Red Mountain AVA that showcases rich, black fruit and perfect balance between fruit and tannin structure.[Read more]

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