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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’

El 47 Del Mercado de Triana, Palo Cortado, Jerez, Andalucia, Spain, Wine Casual
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November 3, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

El 47 Del Mercado de Triana Palo Cortado – Impresses Especially for the Price

El 47 Del Mercado de Triana, Palo Cortado, Jerez, Andalucia, Spain

Tasting Note: An attractive palo cortado that impresses, especially for the price.[Read more]

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W & J Graham’s Six Grapes, Reserve Ruby Port, Portugal, Wine Casual
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November 2, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

W & J Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Ruby Port – Port with a Lively Fruit Character

W & J Graham’s Six Grapes, Reserve Ruby Port, Portugal

Tasting Notes: A Reserve Port with a lively fruit character.[Read more]

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Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut Rosé, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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November 1, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lucien Albrecht Crémant D’Alsace Brut Rosé – A Crowdpleaser

Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut Rosé, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: This is my summer go-to crémant because it’s rosé-colored, sparkling, delicious and makes a perfect opening to a meal.[Read more]

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Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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October 31, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lucien Albrecht Crémant D’Alsace Brut – A Go-To Producer That Never Disappoints

Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: Crémant from Alsace has always been an under-the-radar sparkling wine known well to and enjoyed regularly by the French themselves, and this bottle from Lucien Albrecht demonstrates why.[Read more]

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Bending Branch Winery, Tannat 2017, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 30, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bending Branch Winery Tannat 2017 – Truly A Tannat Treat

Bending Branch Winery, Tannat 2017, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas Tannat that is teaming with concentrated, brooding, black fruit that sings.[Read more]

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Fall Creek Vineyards, Chardonnay 2019, Certenberg Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 29, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fall Creek Vineyards Chardonnay 2019 – A Complex, Substantial Chardonnay That Delights the Senses

Fall Creek Vineyards, Chardonnay 2019, Certenberg Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, Texas

Tasting Note: A substantial Texas chardonnay with a complex midpalate that delights the senses.[Read more]

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Fall Creek Vineyards, ExTerra Tempranillo 2017, Salt Lick Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 28, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fall Creek Vineyards ExTerra Tempranillo 2017 – A Serious Tempranillo That Could Tackle a Steak

Fall Creek Vineyards, ExTerra Tempranillo 2017, Salt Lick Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, Texas

Tasting Note: A strong, serious tempranillo with body and texture that could tackle a steak![Read more]

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Grape Creek Vineyards, Bellissimo 2018, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 27, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Grape Creek Vineyards Bellissimo 2018 – Swimming in Red Fruit with Pleasing Structure

Grape Creek Vineyards, Bellissimo 2018, Texas

Tasting Note: A sangiovese-led red blend that is swimming in red fruit with background tannin that gives the wine pleasing structure.[Read more]

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Ron Yates, Tempranillo 2017, Friesen Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 26, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ron Yates Tempranillo 2017 – Fulsome & Radiates Complexity

Ron Yates, Tempranillo 2017, Friesen Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas tempranillo that is no pushover with body, power and hair on its chest![Read more]

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Adelphos Cellars, Old Friends White Wine Blend 2019, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 25, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Adelphos Cellars Old Friends White Wine Blend 2019 – An Easy-Going White Blend

Adelphos Cellars, Old Friends White Wine Blend 2019, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: An easy-going white blend that would pair well with many a meal.[Read more]

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