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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts by ‘Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual’

Santa Ana, Torrontés 2014, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 15, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Santa Ana Torrontés 2014 – A Dependable Refresher

Santa Ana, Torrontés 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A delicious expression of torrontés.

With a ripe nose that smells of peach fuzz, this torrontés is highly aromatic with floral and perfume notes. [Read more]

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Andeluna Cellars, Filosur Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 14, 2015
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Andeluna Cellars Filosur Malbec 2014 – A Palate-Cleansing Malbec

Andeluna Cellars, Filosur Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: With a jammy berry nose and floral notes, this medium-bodied malbec pleases.[Read more]

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Humberto Canale Estate, Malbec 2013, Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 13, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Humberto Canale Estate Malbec 2013 – A Complete Malbec Experience from Patagonia

Humberto Canale Estate, Malbec 2013, Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina

Tasting Note: Dark black in color with an aromatic nose of ripe blackberry and cherry, this wine hits your palate like a harmonious chord played in three delightful beats.[Read more]

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St. Supery Estate Vineyard & Winery, Rose 2014, Napa Valley, California, Wine Casual
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November 12, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

St. Supery Estate Vineyard & Winery Rose 2014 – A Red Wine Drinker’s Rose

St. Supery Estate Vineyard & Winery, Rose 2014, Napa Valley, California

Tasting Note: This rose is so deep red in color you might mistake it for gamay/Beaujolais.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Gewurztraminer 2012, Dempell Vineyard, Mendocino County, California, Wine Casual
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November 11, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2012 – An Oenophile’s Gewürz

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Gewürztraminer 2012, Dempell Vineyard, Mendocino County, California

Tasting Note: This gewürztraminer impresses beyond belief.[Read more]

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Simonassi, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 10, 2015
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Simonassi Malbec 2012 – A Jammy Malbec

Simonassi, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: If jam could be made into wine, a mouthful of jam wine would taste like this.[Read more]

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Ameztoi Rubentis Rose 2014, Getariako Txakolina, Spain, Wine Casual
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November 9, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ameztoi Rubentis Rose 2014 – A Rose with the Aftertaste of Biting into a Fresh Peach

Ameztoi Rubentis Rose 2014, Getariako Txakolina, Spain

Tasting Note: My sister’s (Leigh Ann’s) favorite. Simply luxurious.[Read more]

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Red Car, Rose of Pinot Noir 2014, Sonoma Coast, California, Wine Casual
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November 8, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Red Car Rose of Pinot Noir 2014 – Hits All the Right Notes

Red Car, Rose of Pinot Noir 2014, Sonoma Coast, California

Tasting Note: This rose hits all the right notes one enjoys about a rose.[Read more]

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Renegade Wine Co., Rose 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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November 7, 2015
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Renegade Wine Co. Rose 2014 – A Familiar Rose

Renegade Wine Co., Rose 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: Resembles what has become familiar of rose in recent years.[Read more]

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Finca El Origen, Reserva Malbec 2013, Tunuyan, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 6, 2015
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Finca El Origen Reserva Malbec 2013 – A Full Bodied Malbec with Aging Potential

Finca El Origen, Reserva Malbec 2013, Tunuyan, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Where Argentinean malbecs sometimes underwhelm with tannin and oak – this malbec overwhelms with tannin and oak straight out of the bottle softening when given more exposure to air.[Read more]

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