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Focus and further
your wine learning
the systematic and casual way.
Seriously.

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

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Monthly Archives of: July 2019

Lorgeril, 1620 Cabernet Franc 2016, Pay D’Oc, France, Wine Casual
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July 12, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lorgeril 1620 Cabernet Franc 2016 – A Delicious, Warmer-Weather Cab Franc

Lorgeril, 1620 Cabernet Franc 2016, Pay D’Oc, France

Tasting Note: A supple cabernet franc that tastes like it was grown by a French winemaker in a warmer temperature in the south of France (which it was) absent the strong green notes one often gets in Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Herdade Do Esporão, Monte Velho 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 11, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Herdade Do Esporão, Monte Velho 2017 – A Bright, Versatile White Blend

Herdade Do Esporão, Monte Velho 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A bright, versatile white blend that has the qualities of the quintessential white wine you order with lunch in Portugal.[Read more]

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Valdicava Madonna del Piano, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva DOCG 2010, Tuscany, Italy, Wine Casual
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July 11, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Valdicava Madonna del Piano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2010 – Sensual Sangiovese

Valdicava Madonna del Piano, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva DOCG 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Tasting Note: A smooth, Brunello di Montalcino that proves the sensuality potential of 100% sangiovese.[Read more]

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Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, Antão Vaz da Peceguina 2016, Albernôa, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 10, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Antão Vaz da Peceguina 2016 – A White Blend with Creaminess, Florality & Dried, Green Fruit

Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, Antão Vaz da Peceguina 2016, Albernôa, Portugal

Tasting Note: A white blend from Portugal that has creaminess, florality and some dried, green fruit.[Read more]

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Manoir du Carra, Les Burdelines Moulin à Vent 2015, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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July 10, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Manoir du Carra Les Burdelines Moulin à Vent 2015 – A Straightforward Beaujolais

Manoir du Carra, Les Burdelines Moulin à Vent 2015, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A straightforward Moulin à Vent.[Read more]

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Weingut Walter Buchegger, Ried Moosburgerin Reserve Riesling 2016, Kremstal, Austria, Wine Casual
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July 9, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Weingut Walter Buchegger Ried Moosburgerin Reserve Riesling 2016 – A Good Straightforward Austrian Riesling

Weingut Walter Buchegger, Ried Moosburgerin Reserve Riesling 2016, Kremstal, Austria

Tasting Note: A good, straightforward Austrian riesling.[Read more]

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Albet i Noya, Brut Natural Reserva 2013, Penedès, Spain, Wine Casual
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July 9, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Albet i Noya Brut Natural Reserva 2013 – A Spritely Sparkling Wine Abounding with Fresh-Fruit Flavors

Albet i Noya, Brut Natural Reserva 2013, Penedès, Spain

Tasting Note: A spritely, sparkling wine from Penedès, Spain that abounds with fresh-fruit flavors.[Read more]

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Domaine Grand Nicolet, Côtes du Rhône 2014, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
Article
July 8, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Grand Nicolet Côtes du Rhône 2014 – A Silky, Côtes-du-Rhône, Go-Go Wine

Domaine Grand Nicolet, Côtes du Rhône 2014, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A silky, Côtes-du-Rhône go-to wine.[Read more]

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Bordeaux & Germany Team Up to Bring Sexy Back to the Old World Wines, Clink Different, Vin di Bordeaux, Wines of Germany
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July 8, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bordeaux & Germany Team Up to Bring Sexy Back to Old World Wines

The Bordeaux wine region and Germany have teamed up to tell the story about their wines and to encourage you to “Clink Different.”[Read more]

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Clos Puy Arnaud, Grand Vin 2014, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, France, Wine Casual
Article
July 7, 2019
1 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Clos Puy Arnaud, Grand Vin 2014 – Will Make You Want to Fall in Love with Bordeaux Again

Clos Puy Arnaud, Grand Vin 2014, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, France

Tasting Note: A red blend that will make you want to fall in love with Bordeaux again.[Read more]

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