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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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Monthly Archives of: July 2019

Chalk Hill, Chardonnay 2017, Sonoma Coast, California, Wine Casual
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July 22, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2017 – Good Fruit & Bright Flavors

Chalk Hill, Chardonnay 2017, Sonoma Coast, California

Tasting Note: A chardonnay that has good fruit and bright flavors that would make it a great dinner party staple.[Read more]

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Chalk Hill, Estate Chardonnay 2016, Chalk Hill, California, Wine Casual
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July 21, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay 2016 – Channels White Burgundy

Chalk Hill, Estate Chardonnay 2016, Chalk Hill, California

Tasting Note: A chardonnay that channels white Burgundy with light-intensity oak flavors married to just-ripened summer fruit.[Read more]

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Paul Croses, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016, Burgundy, France, Wine Casual
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July 21, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Paul Croses Pouilly-Fuissé 2016 – Drinks Like a Red-Wine Lover’s White

Paul Croses, Pouilly-Fuissé 2016, Burgundy, France

Tasting Note: A robust Pouilly-Fuissé that drinks like a red-wine lover’s white.[Read more]

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Sosie Wines, Rosé of Syrah 2017, Vivio Vineyard, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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July 20, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sosie Wines Rosé of Syrah 2017 – A Rosé with Personality & Complexity

Sosie Wines, Rosé of Syrah 2017, Vivio Vineyard, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A Sonoma rosé for those who like rosés with personality and actual flavor.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, California, Wine Casual
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July 20, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 – Shows Benefit of Age

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, California

Tasting Note: I found this unlabeled wine in my basement from one of my favorite producers.[Read more]

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Esporao, Colheita Red 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 19, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporao Colheita Red 2017 – A Red Blend with Balance

Esporao, Colheita Red 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: Sometimes you want a red wine that has ripe fruit, north-of-medium tannin and balance, and this red blend from Portugal hits that spot.[Read more]

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Xavier Weisskopf, Le Rocher Des Violettes Cabernet Franc 2016, Touraine, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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July 19, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Xavier Weisskopf Le Rocher Des Violettes Cabernet Franc 2016 – A Basic, Entry-Level Cabernet Franc

Xavier Weisskopf, Le Rocher Des Violettes Cabernet Franc 2016, Touraine, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A basic, entry-level Loire cabernet franc that pairs well with fall.[Read more]

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Esporao, Reserva White 2017, Alentejo DOC, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 18, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporao Reserva White 2017 – A White Blend that Aspires to White Burgundy

Esporao, Reserva White 2017, Alentejo DOC, Portugal

Tasting Note: A white blend from Portugal that aspires to compete with white Burgundy.[Read more]

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Hogue, Late Harvest Riesling 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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July 18, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hogue Late Harvest Riesling 2016 – Lots of Happy Flavor Intensity

Hogue, Late Harvest Riesling 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A bright, refreshing riesling from Columbia Valley with lots of happy flavor intensity.[Read more]

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Esporao, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 17, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporao Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Boasts Savory & Citrus Elements

Esporao, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Portugal

Tasting Note: A Portuguese olive oil that boasts enjoyable savory and citrus elements.[Read more]

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