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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’

Domaine de L’Idylle, Divine Alpine Roussanne 2016, IGP Blanc Allobrogie, France, Wine Casual
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May 13, 2021
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Domaine de L’Idylle Divine Alpine Roussanne 2016 – The Lighter, Fresh-Fruit Side of Roussanne

Domaine de L’Idylle, Divine Alpine Roussanne 2016, IGP Blanc Allobrogie, France

Tasting Note: A roussanne that expresses the lighter, fresh-fruit side of the grape with a pleasing chalky character.[Read more]

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Moussé Fils, L'Or d'Eugène Blanc de Noirs Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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May 12, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Moussé Fils L’Or d’Eugène Blanc de Noirs Champagne – Balances Champagne’s Signature Yeasty Character with Golden Fruit

Moussé Fils, L’Or d’Eugène Blanc de Noirs Champagne, France

Tasting Note: A Champagne made from meunier that balances the sparkling wine’s signature yeasty character with golden fruit in a north-of-understated style that will please your palate.[Read more]

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Herdade do Peso, Colheita Tinto 2016, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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May 11, 2021
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Herdade do Peso Colheita Tinto 2016 – The Double Threat of Aromatics & Body

Herdade do Peso, Colheita Tinto 2016, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: Alentejo wines remain under the radar which will benefit you when you look for it at the wine store like this concentrated red blend that would intrigue and impress a cabernet lover.[Read more]

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I’m excited to be profiled in Thinking Outside the Bottle by Robin Shreeves.

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May 10, 2021
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Domaine Vincent Paris, Les Côtes Saint Joseph 2017, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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May 10, 2021
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Domaine Vincent Paris Les Côtes Saint Joseph 2017 – Substance & Complexity

Domaine Vincent Paris, Les Côtes Saint Joseph 2017, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Saint Joseph that will make you want to seek our more expressions from this under-the radar Rhone region.[Read more]

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Domaine des Bèguinerie, Élègance Chinon Rosé 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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May 9, 2021
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Domaine des Bèguinerie Élègance Chinon Rosé 2018 – Fresh Red Fruit & Blossom

Domaine des Bèguinerie, Élègance Chinon Rosé 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Chinon rosé that presents fresh red fruit absent any of Chinon’s classic vegetal notes.[Read more]

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Eifel-Pfeiffer’s, Trocken Riesling 2016, Mosel, France, Wine Casual
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May 8, 2021
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Eifel-Pfeiffer Trocken Riesling 2016 – A Fruit -Forward Styled Porch Sipper

Eifel-Pfeiffer, Trocken Riesling 2016, Mosel, France

Tasting Note: A Mosel riesling with classic Mosel fruit in a fruit-forward style that is perfect for midweek.[Read more]

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Couly-Dutheil, La Coulée Automnale Chinon 2012, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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May 7, 2021
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Couly-Dutheil La Coulée Automnale Chinon 2012 – Classic Chinon with Lovely Aromatics, Limestone and a Gentle Tannin Structure

Couly-Dutheil, La Coulée Automnale Chinon 2012, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A classic Chinon with lovely aromatics, limestone and a gentle tannin structure.[Read more]

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Villa Conchi, Brut Rosé Cava, Catalonia, Spain, Wine Casual
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May 6, 2021
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Villa Conchi Brut Rosé Cava – Straightforward & Good

Villa Conchi, Brut Rosé Cava, Catalonia, Spain

Tasting Note: If you enjoy cava, rosé cava is the next thing you should try like this fun, uncomplicated bottle from Villa Conchi.[Read more]

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Maison Louis Latour, Grande Ardèche Chardonnay 2017, IGP Coteaux de l'Ardèche, France, Wine Casual
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May 5, 2021
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Maison Louis Latour Grande Ardèche Chardonnay 2017 – Good for a Midweek Meal

Maison Louis Latour, Grande Ardèche Chardonnay 2017, IGP Coteaux de l’Ardèche, France

Tasting Note: An easy-going chardonnay with slightly-tart green fruit and a taste profile that would complement many a meal.[Read more]

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