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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.

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worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Monthly Archives of: December 2019

Domaine Jean Dauvissat Père & Fils, Chablis 2016, Burgundy, France, Wine Casual
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December 31, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Jean Dauvissat Père & Fils Chablis 2016 – The Creamier Side of White Burgundy

Domaine Jean Dauvissat Père & Fils, Chablis 2016, Burgundy, France

Tasting Note: A Chablis that presents the creamier side of white Burgundy along with complex aromatics.[Read more]

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Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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December 30, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chalk Hill Estate Winery Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – An Excellent White Wine to Pair with Savory Dishes

Chalk Hill Estate Winery, Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: An herbal sauvignon blanc with a classic Loire, sauvignon-blanc character.[Read more]

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Line 39, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California, Wine Casual
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December 29, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – A Basic Cabernet

Line 39, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California

Tasting Note: A basic cabernet sauvignon that hits all the needed cabernet notes.[Read more]

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Line 39, Pinot Noir 2017, California, Wine Casual
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December 28, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Line 39 Pinot Noir 2017 – A Riper-Styled Pinot

Line 39, Pinot Noir 2017, California

Tasting Note: A pinot noir for those who enjoy riper-styled pinot.[Read more]

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Line 39, Chardonnay 2018, California, Wine Casual
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December 27, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Line 39 Chardonnay 2018 – Open and Enjoy

Line 39, Chardonnay 2018, California

Tasting Note: A straightforward chardonnay that you can open and enjoy.[Read more]

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Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof, Ockfener Bockstein Kabinett Riesling 2018, Mosel, Germany, Wine Casual
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December 26, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Ockfener Bockstein Kabinett Riesling 2018 – Darn-Good, Mosel Riesling

Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof, Ockfener Bockstein Kabinett Riesling 2018, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: Classic Mosel riesling abounding with that delicious, sunny quality that makes Mosel rieslings so valued.[Read more]

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Concannon Vineyard, Reserve Chardonnay 2015, Livermore Valley, California, Wine Casual
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December 25, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concannon Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2015 – Restrained, Lightly-Oaked Chardonnay

Concannon Vineyard, Reserve Chardonnay 2015, Livermore Valley, California

Tasting Note: Concannon’s chardonnay is one of the most elegant versions of restrained, lightly-oaked chardonnay you can find.[Read more]

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Occasio Heritage, Cabernet Franc 2014, Del Arroyo Vineyard, Livermore Valley, California, Wine Casual
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December 24, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Occasio Heritage Cabernet Franc 2014 – Livermore Valley Cabernet Franc Style

Occasio Heritage, Cabernet Franc 2014, Del Arroyo Vineyard, Livermore Valley, California

Tasting Note: What is the Livermore Valley cabernet franc style?[Read more]

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Murrieta’s Well Estate Vineyard, Chardonnay 2015, Livermore Valley, California, Wine Casual
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December 23, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Murrieta’s Well Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2015 – An Elegant Nose & Long Legs

Murrieta’s Well Estate Vineyard, Chardonnay 2015, Livermore Valley, California

Tasting Note: A chardonnay with an elegant nose and long legs.[Read more]

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Murrieta’s Well Estate Vineyard, Zarzuela 2015, Livermore Valley, California, Wine Casual
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December 22, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Murrieta’s Well Estate Vineyard Zarzuela 2015 – Replete with Midpalate Complexity

Murrieta’s Well Estate Vineyard, Zarzuela 2015, Livermore Valley, California

Tasting Note: Deep-intensity purple-to-ruby in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of violet, raspberry, white blossom and cedar.[Read more]

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Wine Reviews

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    An Attractive, Savory Bottling – Vale do Bomfim White 2022

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  • Traversa, Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Montevideo, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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