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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 91 months focusing
on wines from these 3 regions and more from
January 2015 – July 2022.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts by ‘Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual’

Delas Freres, Saint Esprit Côtes du Rhône 2019, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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April 30, 2022
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Delas Freres Saint Esprit Côtes du Rhône 2019 – Floral with Deep Flavor & Concentration

Delas Freres, Saint Esprit Côtes du Rhône 2019, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Côtes du Rhône with deep flavor.[Read more]

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Halos de Jupiter, Côtes du Rhône 2018, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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April 29, 2022
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Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2018 – Robust, Concentrated and Absolutely Delicious

Halos de Jupiter, Côtes du Rhône 2018, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Côtes du Rhône that is robust, concentrated, inky and absolutely delicious.[Read more]

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André Brunel, La Bécassonne Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2019, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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April 28, 2022
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André Brunel La Bécassonne Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2019 – Personality from a Sometimes, Impersonal, White-Wine Blend

André Brunel, La Bécassonne Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2019, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A white Côtes du Rhône that gives you the personality you want from a sometimes, impersonal white-wine blend.[Read more]

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Joseph Castan, Trésor du Rhône Côtes du Rhône 2020, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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April 27, 2022
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Joseph Castan Trésor du Rhône Côtes du Rhône 2020 – As Enjoyable to Nose as It Is to Palate

Joseph Castan, Trésor du Rhône Côtes du Rhône 2020, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Côtes du Rhône that is as enjoyable to nose as it is to palate.[Read more]

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Cellier des Dauphins, Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2021, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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April 26, 2022
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Cellier des Dauphins Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2021 – Floral Notes with Hints of Forest Floor

Cellier des Dauphins, Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2021, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Côtes du Rhône rosé with a pleasant midpalate and floral notes with hints of forest floor.[Read more]

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Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room, Wine Casual
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April 25, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

Texas Heritage Vineyard is taking a victory lap at the five-year anniversary of opening its tasting room which first opened its doors in Fredericksburg, Texas in May 2018.[Read more]

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Texas Heritage Vineyard, Reserve Barbera 2018, Reddy Vineyard, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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April 24, 2022
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Texas Heritage Vineyard Reserve Barbera 2018 – A No-Brainer to Pair with Italian & Fried Foods

Texas Heritage Vineyard, Reserve Barbera 2018, Reddy Vineyard, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas barbera with lovely red-fruit and floral notes.[Read more]

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Texas Heritage Vineyard, Old 300 Estate Red Blend 2019, Texas Heritage Vineyard, Texas, Wine Casual
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April 23, 2022
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Texas Heritage Vineyard Old 300 Estate Red Blend 2019 – A Supple Malbec & Alicante Bouschet Red Blend with Enticing Florality and a Silky Texture

Texas Heritage Vineyard, Old 300 Estate Red Blend 2019, Texas Heritage Vineyard, Texas

Tasting Note: A supple malbec and alicante bouschet red blend with enticing florality and a silky texture.[Read more]

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Texas Heritage Vineyard, Lizzie Rosé 2021, Texas Hill Country, Texas, Wine Casual
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April 22, 2022
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Texas Heritage Vineyard Lizzie Rosé 2021 – A Floral Rosé with Bright Fruit and Pleasing, Earthy Notes

Texas Heritage Vineyard, Lizzie Rosé 2021, Texas Hill Country, Texas

Tasting Note: A floral malbec rosé with bright fruit and pleasing, earthy notes in the midpalate.[Read more]

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Viña Maquis, Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Colchagua Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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April 21, 2022
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Viña Maquis Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – Hearty, Ripe & Savory

Viña Maquis, Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A hearty, cabernet sauvignon that is both ripe and savory.[Read more]

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