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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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Monthly Archives of: December 2020

Sharrott Winery, Barrel Reserve Chardonnay 2019, Outer Coastal Plain, Wine Casual
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December 7, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sharrott Winery Barrel Reserve Chardonnay 2019 – A North-of-Lightly-Oaked Chardonnay with Generous Fruit

Sharrott Winery, Barrel Reserve Chardonnay 2019, Outer Coastal Plain

Tasting Note: A north-of-lightly-oaked chardonnay with generous green fruit and a nice acid structure.[Read more]

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Alba Vineyard, Estate Reserve Heritage Cabernet Franc 2016, New Jersey, Wine Casual
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December 7, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Alba Vineyard Estate Reserve Heritage Cabernet Franc 2016 – Bridges What You Love in Both Old World & New World Cabernet Franc

Alba Vineyard, Estate Reserve Heritage Cabernet Franc 2016, New Jersey

Tasting Note: Cabernet franc done in a rich, new-world style that gives you a fruit-filled midpalate that bridges the things you love in both old world and new world cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Alba Vineyard, Estate Pinot Noir 2018, Warren Hills, New Jersey, Wine Casual
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December 6, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Alba Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2018 – A Pleasing Combination of Florality and an Earthy, Mineral Character

Alba Vineyard, Estate Pinot Noir 2018, Warren Hills, New Jersey

Tasting Note: A pinot noir with a pleasing combination of florality and an earthy, mineral character in the midpalate.[Read more]

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Alba Vineyard, Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2018, Warren Hills, New Jersey, Wine Casual
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December 6, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Alba Vineyard Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2018 – Filled with Subtle Green Fruit & Oak

Alba Vineyard, Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2018, Warren Hills, New Jersey

Tasting Note: The chardonnay you open and enjoy by the glass with a friend and move seamlessly into dinner with the same bottle.[Read more]

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Mount Salem Vineyard, Cabernet Franc 2019, New Jersey, Wine Casual
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December 5, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mount Salem Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2019 – A Rich Midpalate that Invokes Both Red Fruit & Stonefruit

Mount Salem Vineyards, Cabernet Franc 2019, New Jersey

Tasting Note: Cabernet franc with a rich midpalate invoking both red fruit and stonefruit.[Read more]

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Beneduce Vineyards, Blue 2 Blaufränkisch 2017, New Jersey, Wine Casual
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December 5, 2020
1 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Beneduce Vineyards Blue 2 Blaufränkisch 2017 – Delivers Aromatically on the Nose with a Reserved Palate Experience that Channels the Old World

Beneduce Vineyards, Blue 2 Blaufränkisch 2017, New Jersey

Tasting Note: A blaufränkisch that delivers aromatically on the nose with a reserved palate experience that channels the old world.[Read more]

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Beneduce Vineyard, Centerfold Pinot Noir 2016, New Jersey, Wine Casual
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December 4, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Beneduce Vineyard Centerfold Pinot Noir 2016 – Channels Willamette Valley But for a More Affordable Price

Beneduce Vineyard, Centerfold Pinot Noir 2016, New Jersey

Tasting Note: Another pinot noir from Beneduce Vineyards that channels Willamette Valley but for a more affordable price.[Read more]

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Beneduce Vineyards, Intermezzo 2019, New Jersey, Wine Casual
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December 4, 2020
1 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Beneduce Vineyards Intermezzo 2019 – A Gewürztraminer Orange Wine with Depth of Flavor

Beneduce Vineyards, Intermezzo 2019, New Jersey

Tasting Note: A gewürztraminer orange wine that shows fermentation on the skins can truly enhance depth of flavor especially with this aromatically-led varietal.[Read more]

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Beneduce Vineyards, Chardonnay 2019, New Jersey, Wine Casual
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December 3, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Beneduce Vineyards Chardonnay 2019 – A Reserved Chardonnay with Beautiful Fruit Coupled with Just the Lightest Touch of Oak

Beneduce Vineyards, Chardonnay 2019, New Jersey

Tasting Note: A reserved chardonnay that shows beautiful fruit coupled with just the lightest hints of oak.[Read more]

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Unionville Vineyards, Pheasant Hill Chardonnay 2017, New Jersey, Wine Casual
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December 3, 2020
1 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Unionville Vineyards Pheasant Hill Chardonnay 2017 – Channels White Burgundy with Finesse and Integration of Fruit & Oak

Unionville Vineyards, Pheasant Hill Chardonnay 2017, New Jersey

Tasting Note: Channels white Burgundy with its finesse and integration of fruit and oak.[Read more]

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