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Focus and further
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Seriously.

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

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All Posts by ‘Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual’

El Enemigo, Bonarda 2011, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 17, 2016
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El Enemigo Bonarda 2011 – Embodiment of Silky Chocolate

El Enemigo, Bonarda 2011, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: If chocolate could wear red lingerie, this silky, chocolaty wine would be its perfect embodiment.[Read more]

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El Enemigo, Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2011, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 16, 2016
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El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2011 – Everything You Love About Cab Franc Bolstered by a Jolt of Malbec

El Enemigo, Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Cabernet Franc 2011, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Everything you love about cabernet franc is here bolstered by a jolt of malbec which adds another layer of complexity.[Read more]

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El Enemigo, Gran Enemigo 2009, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 15, 2016
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El Enemigo Gran Enemigo 2009 – Could Not Be More Deliciously Aromatic

El Enemigo, Gran Enemigo 2009, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Purple in color, it would be hard to make the nose of this red blend any more aromatic.[Read more]

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El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc 2011, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 14, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

El Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2011 – A Standout Cab Franc

El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc 2011, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This ruby-colored cabernet franc has a nose of aromatic red fruit along with aromas of cinnamon, clove and peach stone fruit.[Read more]

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El Enemigo, Chardonnay 2013, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 13, 2016
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El Enemigo Chardonnay 2013 – El Enemigo’s Only 100% Single Varietal Wine

El Enemigo, Chardonnay 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This light-to-medium bodied chardonnay delights the senses.[Read more]

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Lamar Family Estates, Merlot 2012, Creekside Vineyards, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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November 12, 2016
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Lamar Family Estates Merlot 2012 Creekside Vineyards – A Smooth Merlot with Violet Notes

Lamar Family Estates, Merlot 2012, Creekside Vineyards, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A soft and smooth merlot.[Read more]

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Red Newt Cellars, Dry Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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November 11, 2016
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Red Newt Cellars Dry Riesling 2013 – A Solid, High-Acidity Riesling with Lime Citrus

Red Newt Cellars, Dry Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A solid dry riesling especially for the price point.[Read more]

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Domaine De La Croix Marie, Les Lisons Chinon 2014, Loire Valley, France, Wine Casual
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November 10, 2016
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Domaine De La Croix Marie Les Lisons Chinon 2014 – Ahead of the Pack for the Region

Domaine De La Croix Marie, Les Lisons Chinon 2014, Loire Valley, France

Tasting Note: Ruby in color with some purple highlights this Chinon has a nose of dry red and black fruit mixed with a small helping of spring green vegetables.[Read more]

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Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Chardonnay 2014, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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November 9, 2016
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Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Chardonnay 2014 – Makes an Impact without Needing to be Ostentatious

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Chardonnay 2014, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: An even-keeled chardonnay with some mid-palate complexity that makes an impact without needing to be ostentatious about what it is – a solid cool climate chardonnay with a little something extra.[Read more]

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Stellina, Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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November 8, 2016
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Stellina Old Vine Zinfandel 2012 – Black Plum with Raisin Notes

Stellina, Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: Purple in color, this old vine zinfandel has a nose of black plum, raspberry and some raisin.[Read more]

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