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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 79 months focusing
on wines from these 3 regions and more from
January 2015 – July 2021.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts by ‘Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual’

Nomalas, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Extra Brut Millesimato 2017, Venezie, Italy, Wine Casual
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August 11, 2020
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Nomalas Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Extra Brut Millesimato 2017 – A Fun, Sparkling Pinot Grigio

Nomalas, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Extra Brut Millesimato 2017, Venezie, Italy

Tasting Note: In a pinot grigio rut?[Read more]

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Cascinetta Vietti, Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2016, Italy, Wine Casual
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August 10, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2016 – More Complex Than Most on the Market

Cascinetta Vietti, Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2016, Italy

Tasting Note: This is what Moscato D’Asti is in its best form.[Read more]

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Michel et Sylvain Tete Domaine Du Clos Du Fief, La Roche Beaujolais Nouveau 2019, France, Wine Casual
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August 9, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Michel et Sylvain Tete Domaine Du Clos Du Fief La Roche Beaujolais Nouveau 2019 – Somewhat-Muted Fruit

Michel et Sylvain Tete Domaine Du Clos Du Fief, La Roche Beaujolais Nouveau 2019, France

Tasting Note: A Beaujolais Nouveau done in a reserved, somewhat-muted, but yet still-fruity style.[Read more]

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Domaine la de Madone, Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2019, France, Wine Casual
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August 8, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine la de Madone Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2019 – Slightly Riper Than Past Vintages

Domaine la de Madone, Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2019, France

Tasting Note: Nouveau is about freshness, and this wine fits the definition.[Read more]

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Domaine Béguineries, Éveil des Sens Chinon 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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August 7, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Béguineries Éveil des Sens Chinon 2018 – Shows Cabernet Franc’s Concentrated, Yet Restrained Elegance

Domaine Béguineries, Éveil des Sens Chinon 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A svelte Chinon that shows cabernet franc’s concentrated, yet restrained elegance.[Read more]

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Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, L’Enfer Chinon 2016, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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August 6, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin L’Enfer Chinon 2016 – A Full-Throttle Cabernet Franc

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, L’Enfer Chinon 2016, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A full-throttle, classic Chinon with those herbal, grassy elements for which the region in famous.[Read more]

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La Ina, Fino Sherry, Spain, Wine Casual
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August 5, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

La Ina Fino Sherry – Well Balanced with Attractive, Lemony Notes

La Ina, Fino Sherry, Spain

Tasting Note: A classic Fino Sherry of the sort that invokes nutty, slightly-salty notes that are the definition of Fino Sherry.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Rosa del Perú 2017, Sandy Lane Vineyard – Historic Vines, San Francisco Bay, California, Wine Casual
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August 4, 2020
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Sunce Winery & Vineyard Rosa del Perú 2017 – Bright & Reminiscent of Gamay

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Rosa del Perú 2017, Sandy Lane Vineyard – Historic Vines, San Francisco Bay, California

Tasting Note: A bright, tart, easy-going red wine that tickles the palate.[Read more]

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Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program WASP Portugal
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August 3, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Another Reason to Love Wines from the Alentejo in Portugal – Sustainability

Another Reason to Love Wines from the Alentejo in Portugal – Sustainability

I’ve had several occasions over the past few years to become more acquainted with wines from the Alentejo in Portugal.[Read more]

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Laurent Perrachon et Fils, Château de la Bottière Julienas 2017, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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August 3, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Laurent Perrachon et Fils Château de la Bottière Julienas 2017 – Not Your Push-Over Gamay

Laurent Perrachon et Fils, Château de la Bottière Julienas 2017, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A deep, perfumed Julienas gamay that has pleasing depth of flavor and concentration; definitely not your push-over gamay.[Read more]

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