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Wine Casual

Focus and further
your wine learning
the systematic and casual way.
Seriously.

Wine Regions Wine Casual
is Focusing on Now

Loire Valley, France
Jumilla, Yecla, Alicante & Jerez Spain &
Western Cape, South Africa
Spending up to 91 months focusing
on wines from these 3 regions and more from
January 2015 – July 2022.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts by ‘Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual’

Waters, Syrah 2014, Washington, Wine Casual
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November 13, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Waters Syrah 2014 – A Plush Syrah with Depth

Waters, Syrah 2014, Washington

Tasting Note: A plush syrah with depth.[Read more]

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Naumes Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2017, Rogue Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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November 12, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Naumes Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2017 – Reserved, Just-Ripened Fruit and a Hint of the Old World

Naumes Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2017, Rogue Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A Rogue-Valley, Oregon pinot noir with reserved, just-ripened fruit and a hint of the old world.[Read more]

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Weisinger Family Winery, Estate Gewürztraminer 2020, Rogue Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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November 11, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Weisinger Family Winery Estate Gewürztraminer 2020 – Vibrant with a Good Acid Structure

Weisinger Family Winery, Estate Gewürztraminer 2020, Rogue Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: An orange gewürztraminer that is vibrant from old, own-rooted vines that were planted in 1975.[Read more]

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Terra Pacem, Cabernet Franc 2018, Columbia Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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November 10, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Terra Pacem Cabernet Franc 2018 – An Oregon Cabernet Franc That Dips Its Toes in Loire Midpalate Expressiveness

Terra Pacem, Cabernet Franc 2018, Columbia Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: An Oregon cabernet franc that dips its toes in Loire midpalate expressiveness.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Petit Verdot 2018, Heringer Vineyard – Reserve, Clarksburg, California, Wine Casual
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November 9, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Petit Verdot 2018 – Silky and Packed with Luscious Fruit

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Petit Verdot 2018, Heringer Vineyard – Reserve, Clarksburg, California

Tasting Note: A silky, petit verdot packed with luscious fruit.[Read more]

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Velenosi Querci Antica, Lacrima Di Morro D’Alba 2019, Marche, Italy, Wine Casual
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November 8, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Velenosi Querci Antica Lacrima Di Morro D’Alba 2019 – Depth of Flavor Combined with Rich Florality

Velenosi Querci Antica, Lacrima Di Morro D’Alba 2019, Marche, Italy

Tasting Note: A red wine from one of Italy’s indigenous varietals that flaunts depth of flavor combined with rich florality.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Old Vines Grenache 2018, Wente Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, California, Wine Casual
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November 7, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Old Vines Grenache 2018 – Black-Fruit Oomph & Hair on its Chest

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Old Vines Grenache 2018, Wente Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, California

Tasting Note: A grenache with black-fruit oomph and hair on its chest.[Read more]

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Domaine L. Chatelain, Chablis 2016, Burgundy, France, Wine Casual
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November 6, 2021
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Domaine L. Chatelain Chablis 2016 – A Mineral-Driven Chablis with Bright, Zesty Orchard Fruit

Domaine L. Chatelain, Chablis 2016, Burgundy, France

Tasting Note: A mineral-driven Chablis with bright, zesty orchard fruit.[Read more]

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El 47 Del Mercado de Triana, Manzanilla, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Andalucia, Spain, Wine Casual
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November 5, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

El 47 Del Mercado de Triana Manzanilla – A Manzanilla in a Style That is Eminently Suited for Everyday Enjoyment

El 47 Del Mercado de Triana, Manzanilla, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Andalucia, Spain

Tasting Note: Manzanilla in a style that is eminently suited for everyday enjoyment with all of the classic sherry elements.[Read more]

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El 47 Del Mercado de Triana, Oloroso, Jerez, Andalucia, Spain, Wine Casual
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November 4, 2021
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El 47 Del Mercado de Triana Oloroso – A Complex Midpalate Coupled with Toasted Nuttiness

El 47 Del Mercado de Triana, Oloroso, Jerez, Andalucia, Spain

Tasting Note: A very good, affordable oloroso that is off the charts as far price to value.[Read more]

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