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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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Monthly Archives of: January 2019

A.J. Adam, Riesling 2015, Mosel, Germany, Wine Casual
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January 9, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

A.J. Adam Riesling 2015 – Abounds with Flavor Intensity

A.J. Adam, Riesling 2015, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: A high-acid riesling abounding with flavor intensity.[Read more]

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Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois, Les Rontay Morgon 2014 Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual, Wine Casual
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January 8, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois Les Rontay Morgon 2014 – Flavor Concentration and Mouthcoating Texture

Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois, Les Rontay Morgon 2014 Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: Morgon tends to display flavor concentration, and this bottle is no exception.[Read more]

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Troon Vineyard, Cuvèe Pyrènées 2016, Kulbi Bench, Applegate Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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January 8, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Troon Vineyard Cuvée Pyrénées 2016 – A Tannat & Malbec Blend with Body and Oomph

Troon Vineyard, Cuvée Pyrénées 2016, Kulbi Bench, Applegate Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A South-American-inspired, tannat-and-malbec blend with body and oomph.[Read more]

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Stone Hill Winery, Chambourcin 2015, Missouri, Wine Casual
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January 7, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Stone Hill Winery Chambourcin 2015 – Bursting with Perfumed Aromatics

Stone Hill Winery, Chambourcin 2015, Missouri

Tasting Note: A Missouri Chambourcin red wine that is bursting with perfumed aromatics of silky, end-of-summer, field-and-berry fruit.[Read more]

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Kunstler, Spätburgunder Tradition Trocken 2010, Rheingau, Germany, Wine Casual
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January 7, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Kunstler Spätburgunder Tradition Trocken 2010 – Capture Pinot Noir’s Aging Potential

Kunstler, Spätburgunder Tradition Trocken 2010, Rheingau, Germany

Tasting Note: A pinot noir that shows the grape varietal’s aging potential in Germany.[Read more]

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Stella, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016, Italy, Wine Casual
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January 6, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Stella Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016 – Bright, Red Fruit for a Midweek Meal

Stella, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016, Italy

Tasting Note: A bright, red-fruit-oriented Montepulciano d’Abruzzo that would pair well with many a midweek meal.[Read more]

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Weinlaubenhof, Alois Kracher, Nouvelle Vague Trockenbeerenauslese Number 10 Chardonnay 2005, Burgenland, Austria, Wine Casual
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January 6, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Weinlaubenhof, Alois Kracher Nouvelle Vague Trockenbeerenauslese Number 10 Chardonnay 2005 – Luscious, Delicious & Outstanding

Weinlaubenhof, Alois Kracher, Nouvelle Vague Trockenbeerenauslese Number 10 Chardonnay 2005, Burgenland, Austria

Tasting Note: Luscious, delicious and outstanding.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Reserva Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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January 5, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Reserva Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – A Good, Sturdy Cab

Concha Y Toro, Reserva Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A good, sturdy, weekday cabernet sauvignon filled with ripe fruit that would pair well with many a meal.[Read more]

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Karanika, Xinomavro 2013, Amyntaio, Greece, Wine Casual
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January 5, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Karanika Xinomavro 2013 – Has Flavor Intensity and a Good Acid Structure

Karanika, Xinomavro 2013, Amyntaio, Greece

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity ruby in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of raspberry, red cherry and black plum with notes of sweet-clove baking spice.[Read more]

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Ferraton Père & Fils, Plan de Dieu Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2017, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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January 4, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ferraton Père & Fils Plan de Dieu Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2017 – Bursting with Delicious Black Fruit

Ferraton Père & Fils, Plan de Dieu Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2017, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A fruit-forward Côtes du Rhône that is bursting with delicious black fruit.[Read more]

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