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Focus and further
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Seriously.

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

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Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts by ‘Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual’

LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Sangiovese Rosé 2017, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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September 13, 2018
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LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards Sangiovese Rosé 2017 – Reminds You of its Older, Red-Wine Brother

LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Sangiovese Rosé 2017, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A bright sangiovese rosé with a creamy texture that will remind you its older, red-wine brother.[Read more]

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Heitz Wine Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California
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September 13, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Heitz Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Could Use as a Perfume or Cologne to Attract Another Wine Lover

Heitz Wine Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California

Tasting Note: A cabernet sauvignon you could use as perfume or cologne to attract another wine lover.[Read more]

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LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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September 12, 2018
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LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Plush, Elegant and Evocative of Cabernet Franc

LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A plush and elegant cabernet sauvignon that pleases all the senses and that is evocative of cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Opus One, 2013, Napa Valley, California, Wine Casual
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September 12, 2018
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Opus One 2013 – A Nod Towards the Old World Built on New World, Napa-Valley Fruit

Opus One, 2013, Napa Valley, California

Tasting Note: Perfectly captures the spirit of partnership between the Mondavi and Rothchild families with a nod towards the old world built on new-world, Napa-Valley fruit.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Carmenere 2016, Peumo, Chile, Wine Casual
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September 11, 2018
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Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2016 – Lots of Generous Fruit

Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Carmenere 2016, Peumo, Chile

Tasting Note: A carmenere with concentration, body and lots of generous fruit that would pair well with many-a-grilled meat dish.[Read more]

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Oakville East, Exposure Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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September 11, 2018
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Oakville East Exposure Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – An Interesting Mix of Purple and Red Fruit

Oakville East, Exposure Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Oakville, Napa Valley, California

Tasting Note: Ruby in color, this wine has an intensely-aromatic nose that is an interesting mix of purple and red fruit including plum, sour red cherry, blueberry, blackberry and vanilla baking spice.[Read more]

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Oakville East, Franc ‘N Stern Cabernet Franc 2013, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, Wine Casual
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September 10, 2018
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Oakville East Franc ‘N Stern Cabernet Franc 2013 – Tilts Toward Dominant, Napa Cab Franc Style

Oakville East, Franc ‘N Stern Cabernet Franc 2013, Oakville, Napa Valley, California

Tasting Note: A cabernet franc that tilts toward the dominant Napa cab franc style while retaining its own restrained fruit identity.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Maipo, Chile, Wine Casual
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September 10, 2018
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Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Reminds You Why the World Fell in Love with Chilean Cabernet

Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Maipo, Chile

Tasting Note: A cabernet sauvignon that reminds you why the world fell in love with Chilean cabernet.[Read more]

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Nik Weis, Urban Riesling 2017, Mosel, Germany, Wine Casual
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September 9, 2018
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Nik Weis Urban Riesling 2017 – Abounds in Beautiful Aromas and Flavors

Nik Weis, Urban Riesling 2017, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: A Mosel riesling that shines and abounds in beautiful aromas and flavors.[Read more]

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Detert Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, Wine Casual
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September 9, 2018
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Detert Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Tannin Rides Under the Fruit

Detert Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Oakville, Napa Valley, California

Tasting Note: A cabernet sauvignon with balance and which doesn’t overwhelm.[Read more]

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