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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’

Glenora, Cabernet Franc 2012, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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December 15, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Glenora Cabernet Franc 2012 – Reminds You of the Best Parts of Pinot Noir & Gamay

Glenora, Cabernet Franc 2012, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: An excellent cabernet franc from the New York Finger Lakes![Read more]

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Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Reserve Dry Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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December 14, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Reserve Dry Riesling 2013 – A Superb Mix of Apple Blossom & Pear Rolled in Chalk

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Reserve Dry Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: Sometimes you can only determine a wine’s complexity once it hits your palate.[Read more]

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Fox Run Vineyards, Gewürztraminer 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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December 13, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fox Run Vineyards Gewürztraminer 2013 – A Powerful, Intense Gewürtz that Impresses

Fox Run Vineyards, Gewürztraminer 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: Floral and tropical fruit aromas of mango, lychee, pineapple and melon jump out of your glass you give this Gewürztraminer a swirl.[Read more]

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Red Tail Ridge, Block 606 Riesling 2012, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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December 12, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Red Tail Ridge Block 606 Riesling 2012 – Multi-Layered Complexity Unbundled

Red Tail Ridge, Block 606 Riesling 2012, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: Wow – a deliciously complex and multi-layered riesling![Read more]

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Kemmeter Wines, Riesling 2014, White Point Vineyard, Wayne County, New York, Wine Casual
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December 11, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Kemmeter Wines Riesling 2014 White Point Vineyard – An Indigenous Yeast Riesling with Depth

Kemmeter Wines, Riesling 2014, White Point Vineyard, Wayne County, New York

Tasting Note: Another memorable dry riesling from the Kemmeter line up.[Read more]

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J.R. Dill Winery, Cabernet Franc 2009, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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December 10, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

J.R. Dill Winery Cabernet Franc 2009 – Tobacco, Chocolate & Black Fruit

J.R. Dill Winery, Cabernet Franc 2009, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This medium intensity cabernet franc is deeper in color than many of its contemporaries in the Finger Lakes region.[Read more]

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Sheldrake Point, Cabernet Franc 2011, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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December 9, 2015
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Sheldrake Point Cabernet Franc 2011 – Late-Summer Red & Black Fruit

Sheldrake Point, Cabernet Franc 2011, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This light-bodied cabernet franc has a cherry and blackberry fruit nose.[Read more]

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Kemmeter Wines, Sonero Riesling 2014, New York, Wine Casual
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December 8, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Kemmeter Wines Sonero Riesling 2014 – A Stand Out Off-Dry Riesling

Kemmeter Wines, Sonero Riesling 2014, New York

Tasting Note: This riesling has a light, floral rose-scented nose slightly reminiscent of gewürztraminer.[Read more]

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Bellwether Wine Cellars, Dry Riesling 2013, Sawmill Creek Vineyard, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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December 7, 2015
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Bellwether Wine Cellars Dry Riesling 2013 Sawmill Creek Vineyard – Egg-Shaped Fermentation Vessel Riesling

Bellwether Wine Cellars, Dry Riesling 2013, Sawmill Creek Vineyard, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This slightly-sparkling riesling has a distinctive nose of pear, green apple and lemon citrus, similar to two other offerings from Bellwether.[Read more]

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Bellwether Wine Cellars, Dry Riesling 2013, A&D Vineyard, Kueka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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December 6, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bellwether Wine Cellars Dry Riesling 2013, A&D Vineyard – A Decidedly Bone Dry Riesling

Bellwether Wine Cellars, Dry Riesling 2013, A&D Vineyard, Kueka Lake, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: Bellwether rieslings share a distinctive golden pear and yellow apple doused-in-citrus nose.[Read more]

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