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Seriously.

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

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Monthly Archives of: January 2021

Sauska, Unoaked Furmint 2016, Tokaj, Hungary, Wine Casual
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January 12, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sauska Unoaked Furmint 2016 – An Electric Wine that Excites & Refreshes the Senses

Sauska, Unoaked Furmint 2016, Tokaj, Hungary

Tasting Note: An electric furmint that excites and refreshes the senses.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Alicante Bouschet 2012, Dempel Vineyard, Mendocino County, California, Wine Casual
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January 11, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Alicante Bouschet 2012 – An Indulgent, Gamay-Reminiscent, Floral Experience

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Alicante Bouschet 2012, Dempel Vineyard, Mendocino County, California

Tasting Note: Whenever I find a rare bottle of Alicante Bouschet I always get it so I can have an indulgent, gamay-reminiscent, floral experience like this.[Read more]

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Valdemar, Inspiración Selección Rioja 2011, Spain, Wine Casual
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January 10, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Valdemar Inspiración Selección Rioja 2011 – A Rioja with Classic, Black-Fruit Flavors & Aromas

Valdemar, Inspiración Selección Rioja 2011, Spain

Tasting Note: A Rioja with classic, black-fruit flavors and aromas.[Read more]

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Dirler-Cadé, Saering Cuveé Cécile Grand Cru Riesling 2015, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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January 9, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Dirler-Cadé Saering Cuveé Cécile Grand Cru Riesling 2015 – Concentration, Depth and a Persistent Finish

Dirler-Cadé, Saering Cuveé Cécile Grand Cru Riesling 2015, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: An aged Grand Cru Alsatian riesling with concentration, depth and a persistent finish.[Read more]

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Bergsträsser Winzer, Heppenheimer Stemmler Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018, Heissische Bergstrasse, Germany, Wine Casual
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January 8, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bergsträsser Winzer Heppenheimer Stemmler Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018 – Good, Basic, Weekday Riesling

Bergsträsser Winzer, Heppenheimer Stemmler Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018, Heissische Bergstrasse, Germany

Tasting Note: A good, basic, weekday riesling to pair with white meat or spicy dishes.[Read more]

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Francois Blanchard, Boisson Vivante 2017, Le Grand Clére Cabernet Franc, Vin De France, France, Wine Casual
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January 7, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Francois Blanchard Boisson Vivante 2017 – Who Knew Sparkling Cabernet Franc Could Be So Good?

Francois Blanchard, Boisson Vivante 2017, Le Grand Clére Cabernet Franc, Vin De France, France

Tasting Note: Who knew sparkling cabernet franc could be so good?[Read more]

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Domaine Laffourcade, Savennières 2011, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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January 6, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Laffourcade Savennières 2011 – Grown-Up Chenin Blanc

Domaine Laffourcade, Savennières 2011, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Savennières that shows chenin blanc’s serious side.[Read more]

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Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz, Pinot Blanc Dry 2016, Pfalz, Germany, Wine Casual
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January 5, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz Pinot Blanc Dry 2016 – An Easygoing Pinot Blanc

Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz, Pinot Blanc Dry 2016, Pfalz, Germany

Tasting Note: An easygoing pinot blanc with refreshing, green-fruit and floral elements ideal for an aperitif or to pair with light fare.[Read more]

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De Saint-Gall, Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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January 4, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Saint-Gall, Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne – Notable Yeast & Golden Fruit

De Saint-Gall, Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne, France

Tasting Note: A Grand Cru Champagne with notable yeasty aromas and golden fruit that are the sparkling wine’s calling card.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2010, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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January 3, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2010 – A Lighthearted Red Blend

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2010, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: A good weekday, Bordeaux-styled blend that is decidedly in the red-fruit wine camp.[Read more]

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