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Focus and further
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Seriously.

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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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Monthly Archives of: March 2021

Bellwether, Original Semi-Dry Sparkling Hard Cider, New York, Wine Casual
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March 21, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bellwether Original Semi-Dry Sparkling Hard Cider – A Good, Straightforward, Medium-Throttle Apple Cider with Understated Fruit Notes

Bellwether, Original Semi-Dry Sparkling Hard Cider, New York

Tasting Note: A good, straightforward, medium-throttle apple cider with a creamy texture and understated fruit notes.[Read more]

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Oregon Spirit Distillers, Pacific Northwest Foraged Dry Gin, Oregon, Wine Casual
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March 20, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Oregon Spirit Distillers Pacific Northwest Foraged Dry Gin – An Affordable Gin with Gentle Citrus Flavors

Oregon Spirit Distillers, Pacific Northwest Foraged Dry Gin, Oregon

Tasting Note: If you enjoy citrus and floral aromatics and a rich body with hints of fresh garden herb, this affordable, Oregon gin is for you.[Read more]

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Bagueri, Ribolla Gialla 2013, Primorska, Slovenia, Wine Casual
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March 19, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bagueri Ribolla Gialla 2013 – A Sultry Slovenian White

Bagueri, Ribolla Gialla 2013, Primorska, Slovenia

Tasting Note: A sultry Slovenian white wine with wonderful, ripe-golden fruit and bready notes from the curious ribolla gialla grape.[Read more]

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Domaine Pascal Aufranc, Les Cerisiers Les Crots Julienas 2016, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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March 18, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Pascal Aufranc Les Cerisiers Les Crots Julienas 2016 – A Somewhat-Reserved Julienas with Good Fruit Structure

Domaine Pascal Aufranc, Les Cerisiers Les Crots Julienas 2016, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A somewhat-reserved Julienas with good fruit structure.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2012, Cloud 9 Vineyard, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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March 17, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2012 – A Bouquet of Florals & Elegance in Your Glass

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2012, Cloud 9 Vineyard, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: One doesn’t often get the pleasure of trying aged pinot noir from premium California vineyards like this bottle which will make you want to look for more.[Read more]

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Domaine Pardon, Cuvée Tim, Régnié 2018, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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March 16, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Pardon Cuvée Tim Régnié 2018 – Better Than Basic Beaujolais

Domaine Pardon, Cuvée Tim Régnié 2018, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A Régnié Beaujolais that presents the gamay grape in a north of non-cru-gamay form with welcome concentration.[Read more]

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Sosie, Red Blend 2017, Cavedale Vineyard, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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March 15, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sosie Red Blend 2017 – A Plush, Elegant Red Blend

Sosie, Red Blend 2017, Cavedale Vineyard, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A supple, cabernet-sauvignon-and-merlot-led red blend that is equally at home enjoyed by the glass or paired with a meal.[Read more]

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Barberani, Grechetto 2017, Umbria IGT, Italy, Wine Casual
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March 14, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Barberani Grechetto 2017 – Pair with a Simple Meal

Barberani, Grechetto 2017, Umbria IGT, Italy

Tasting Note: Midweek white wine to pair with a simple meal.[Read more]

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Jean-Claude Debeaune, Château des Déduits Fleurie 2018, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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March 13, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Jean-Claude Debeaune Château des Déduits Fleurie 2018 – Tends Toward the Deeper, More-Concentrated Side of Beaujolais

Jean-Claude Debeaune, Château des Déduits Fleurie 2018, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A pleasing Fleurie that tends toward the deeper, more-concentrated side of Beaujolais.[Read more]

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Celebrating 60 Years of Oregon Winemaking: A Tasting of 6 Under-the-Radar Oregon Wines, Wine Casual
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March 12, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Celebrating 60 Years of Oregon Winemaking: A Tasting of 6 Under-the-Radar Oregon Wines

Celebrating 60 Years of Oregon Winemaking: A Tasting of 6 Under-the-Radar Oregon Wines

Oregon is the third-largest wine producing state in the U.S by volume.[Read more]

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  • 3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley, Wine Casual
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    3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley

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  • What to Expect from a Trentodoc Sparkling Wine, and How it Compares to Other Traditional-Method Sparkling Wines, Wine Casual
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    What to Expect from a Trentodoc Sparkling Wine, and How They Compare to Other Traditional-Method Sparkling Wines

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  • Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability Efforts, Wine Casual
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    Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability Efforts

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Wine Reviews

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    Shows Potential of Douro – Vale do Bomfim Red 2022

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  • Traversa, Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Montevideo, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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  • Giro Ribot, Paul Cheneau Brut Rosé Cava, Catalonia, Spain, Wine Casual
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    Giro Ribot Paul Cheneau Brut Rosé Cava – Supple & Delicate

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  • Bouza Viñedos & Bodega, Albariño 2024, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Bouza Viñedos & Bodega Albariño 2024 – Spritely, Zesty with an Earthy Quality

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  • 3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine, Wine Casual
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    3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine

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  • Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room, Wine Casual
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    Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

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    Slow Wine New York 2022

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