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Wine Casual

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

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

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts by ‘Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual’

Ameztoi Rubentis, Rosado 2016, Getariako Txakolina, Spain, Wine Casual
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February 23, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ameztoi Rubentis Rosado 2016 – A Bright, Delightful Rosé

Ameztoi Rubentis, Rosado 2016, Getariako Txakolina, Spain

Tasting Note: A delightful rosé from Spain with a unique brand identity that invokes the Middle East.[Read more]

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Mailly, Grand Crus Délice Demi-Sec, Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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February 22, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mailly Grand Crus Délice Demi-Sec Champagne – A Crowd Pleaser

Mailly, Grand Crus Délice Demi-Sec, Champagne, France

Tasting Note: A champagne that you, the wine geek in your life, and your mother could all adore.[Read more]

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Francisque Lapandéry, Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2016, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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February 21, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Francisque Lapandéry Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2016 – Geeky Loire Gamay

Francisque Lapandéry, Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2016, Loire, France

Tasting Note: An easy drinking, Loire gamay that expresses a curious and welcome wild, red-fruit character at the 60% point of the taste with more complexity than your regular Beaujolais.[Read more]

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Flying Trout, Cutthroat 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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February 20, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Flying Trout Cutthroat 2015 – Who Knew Malbec & Syrah Would Pair So Well

Flying Trout, Cutthroat 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: Who knew malbec and syrah would pair so well in a red blend?[Read more]

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Bravium, Chardonnay 2014, Rosella’s Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, Wine Casual
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February 19, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bravium Chardonnay 2014 – Couples Concentration with Restraint

Bravium, Chardonnay 2014, Rosella’s Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, California

Tasting Note: A chardonnay for wine drinkers who enjoy concentration coupled with balance and restraint.[Read more]

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Fall Line Winery, Exhibition 2012, Yakima Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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February 18, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fall Line Winery Exhibition 2012 – Pleases with Structure & Depth

Fall Line Winery, Exhibition 2012, Yakima Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A Washington-state red blend that pleases with structure, body and depth of flavor. [Read more]

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Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg, Grüner Veltliner 2015, Kamptal, Austria, Wine Casual
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February 17, 2018
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Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner 2015 – A Grüner with Backbone

Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg, Grüner Veltliner 2015, Kamptal, Austria

Tasting Note: A grüner veltliner with backbone and green, tropical fruit.[Read more]

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Altimo, Vinho Tinto 2015, Dao, Portugal, wine review
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February 16, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Altimo Vinho Tinto 2015 – Affordable, Week Day Wine

Altimo, Vinho Tinto 2015, Dao, Portugal

Tasting Note: An affordable, versatile red blend from Portugal that would pair well with many a meal.[Read more]

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What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) Rosé 2014, Pays D’OC IGP, France, Wine Casual
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February 15, 2018
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What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) Rosé 2014 – A Straightforward Sweeter-Styled Rosé

What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) Rosé 2014, Pays D’OC IGP, France

Tasting Note: For those who enjoy a sweeter-styled rosé, this is a grenache and carignan blend fountain of flavor. [Read more]

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Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Bourdes Chinon 2014, France, Wine Casual
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February 14, 2018
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Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin Les Bourdes Chinon 2014 – Classic Loire Flavors

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Bourdes Chinon 2014, France

Tasting Note: A Chinon that reveals cabernet franc’s classic Loire flavors.[Read more]

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