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Focus and further
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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts by ‘Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual’

Domaine Sylvie Spielmann, Reserve Bergheim Vieilles Vignes Riesling 2012, Bergheim, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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July 27, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Sylvie Spielmann Reserve Bergheim Vieilles Vignes Riesling 2012 – Velvety Texture with a Plush Mouthfeel

Domaine Sylvie Spielmann, Reserve Bergheim Vieilles Vignes Riesling 2012, Bergheim, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: Lemon in color, this wine has a nose of lemon citrus and green grape.[Read more]

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Domaine Sylvie Spielmann, Reserve Bergheim Pinot Noir 2014, Bergheim, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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July 26, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Sylvie Spielmann Reserve Bergheim Pinot Noir 2014 – A Food-Friendly Pinot

Domaine Sylvie Spielmann, Reserve Bergheim Pinot Noir 2014, Bergheim, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: A food-friendly pinot noir.[Read more]

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Domaine Sylvie Spielmann, Brut Nature Crémant d’Alsace, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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July 25, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Sylvie Spielmann Brut Nature Crémant d’Alsace – A Crémant with Texture and Minerality

Domaine Sylvie Spielmann, Brut Nature Crémant d’Alsace, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: A brut crémant with texture. [Read more]

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Beatrice & Pascal Lambert, Les Graves Chinon 2014, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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July 24, 2018
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Beatrice & Pascal Lambert Les Graves Chinon 2014 – A Smooth, Everyday Cabernet Franc

Beatrice & Pascal Lambert, Les Graves Chinon 2014, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A smooth, everyday Chinon that is slightly ahead of the pack.[Read more]

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Marie de Beauregard, Saumur Champigny 2014, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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July 23, 2018
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Marie de Beauregard Saumur Champigny 2014 – A Food Friendly Cabernet Franc

Marie de Beauregard, Saumur Champigny 2014, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A food-friendly, Loire red that can accommodate a range of dishes.[Read more]

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Neethlingshof Estate, Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 22, 2018
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Neethlingshof Estate Chenin Blanc 2016 – Slightly Petillant with Apple & Pear Fruit

Neethlingshof Estate, Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity lemon in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of just-picked red apple, green pear, star fruit and apple blossom with hints of lees.[Read more]

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Domaine des Gaudets, Côte du Py Morgon 2015, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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July 21, 2018
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Domaine des Gaudets Côte du Py Morgon 2015 – A Serious, Grown-Up Gamay

Domaine des Gaudets, Côte du Py Morgon 2015, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A serious Beaujolais for gamay lovers who appreciate concentration and depth.[Read more]

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Toro Run, Pinot Noir 2012, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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July 20, 2018
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Toro Run Pinot Noir 2012 – A Delicate, Midweek Pinot Noir

Toro Run, Pinot Noir 2012, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A delicate, mostly straightforward, mid-week pinot noir that would pair well with white meat and fish.[Read more]

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Domaine St. Damien, Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas 2014, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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July 19, 2018
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Domaine St. Damien Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas 2014 – An Elegant Rhone Blend

Domaine St. Damien, Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas 2014, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Rhone blend that delivers an elegant, medium-bodied expression of just-ripened red-and-black fruit.[Read more]

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Aubergine, Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 18, 2018
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Aubergine Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2008 – Proves South Africa’s Aged Chenin Blanc Future

Aubergine, Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: A dessert wine that proves there is a future for aged chenin blanc that can compete with Bordeaux’s best sauvignon blanc and semillon blends.[Read more]

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