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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: December 2020

Emiliana, Coyam 2016, Los Robles Estate, Colchagua Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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December 21, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Emiliana Coyam 2016 – A Reserved, New-World Red Blend that Delivers Complexity & Subtlety in Winemaking

Emiliana, Coyam 2016, Los Robles Estate, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A supple red blend with plush black fruit and depth of flavor.[Read more]

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Serge Dagueneau & Filles, La Centenaire 2019, Pouilly-Sur-Loire, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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December 20, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Serge Dagueneau & Filles La Centenaire 2019 – A Minerally, Loire White Wine with Steely, Green Fruit and a Bright, Clean Finish

Serge Dagueneau & Filles, La Centenaire 2019, Pouilly-Sur-Loire, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A minerally Loire white wine with steely, green fruit and a bright, clean finish.[Read more]

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Domaine La Grange Tiphaine, Coralie et Damien Delecheneau Bel Air Sec 2019, Touraine–Amboise, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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December 19, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine La Grange Tiphaine Coralie et Damien Delecheneau Bel Air Sec 2019 – A Bone-Dry, Grown-up Chenin Blanc

Domaine La Grange Tiphaine, Coralie et Damien Delecheneau Bel Air Sec 2019, Touraine–Amboise, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A bone-dry Loire Chenin blanc that carries forward the grape’s signature fruit absent any hint of sweetness on the palate.[Read more]

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Domaine de la Pepiere, Clos des Briords Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2019, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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December 18, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de la Pepiere Clos des Briords Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2019 – Classic Muscadet to Pair with Seafood & Tacos

Domaine de la Pepiere, Clos des Briords Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2019, Loire, France

Tasting Note: Classic, sur-lie aged muscadet as only the Loire can produce.[Read more]

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Quinta Das Carvalhas, Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port 2015, Portugal, Wine Casual
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December 18, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Quinta Das Carvalhas Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port 2015 – Straightforward & Pleasing

Quinta Das Carvalhas, Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port 2015, Portugal

Tasting Note: An LBV 2015 Port with body and a pleasing blend of red-and-black fruit that is somewhat restrained.[Read more]

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Chalk Hill, Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Chalk Hill, California, Wine Casual
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December 17, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – Cool-Weather Elements in a Classic, Old-World Form

Chalk Hill, Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Chalk Hill, California

Tasting Note: A sauvignon blanc with cool-weather elements and subtlety of flavor that presents the grape in a classic, old-world form.[Read more]

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Il Bastardo, Sangiovese di Toscana 2019, Tuscany, Italy, Wine Casual
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December 16, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Il Bastardo Sangiovese di Toscana 2019 – A Sangiovese to Pair with Midweek Italian Dishes

Il Bastardo, Sangiovese di Toscana 2019, Tuscany, Italy

Tasting Note: Sangiovese to pair with midweek Italian dishes.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Gaia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Gualtallary Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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December 15, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Gaia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – Ripe, Reserved, Black-Fruit Flavors that Lean into the Old World

Domaine Bousquet, Gaia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Gualtallary Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A cabernet sauvignon with ripe, reserved, black-fruit flavors that lean into the old world.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Gaia Cabernet Franc 2018, Gualtallary Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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December 14, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Gaia Cabernet Franc 2018 – A Cab Franc That Could Tackle a Steak

Domaine Bousquet, Gaia Cabernet Franc 2018, Gualtallary Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Concentrated, inky cabernet franc done in an attractive new world style.[Read more]

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Unionville Vineyards, Pheasant Hill Chardonnay 2017, New Jersey, Wine Casual
Article
December 13, 2020
2 comments
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

9 Top New Jersey Wines to Seek Out to Acquaint Yourself with Some of the State’s Best Wines

9 Top New Jersey Wines to Seek Out to Acquaint Yourself with Some of the State’s Best Wines

If you’re new to New Jersey wine and want an introduction to some of the best wines available in the state, you’re in luck.[Read more]

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