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Focus and further
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the systematic and casual way.
Seriously.

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

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worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts by ‘Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual’

Herdade de São Miguel, Colheita Seleccionada 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 26, 2021
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Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada 2017 – A Red-Fruit Forward Red Blend with Added Oomph

Herdade de São Miguel, Colheita Seleccionada 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A red-fruit forward red blend with added oomph that will make you want to seek out more Portuguese wines.[Read more]

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Esporão, Monte Velho Red 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 25, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporão Monte Velho Red 2019 – A Straightforward Red Blend

Esporão, Monte Velho Red 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A straightforward red blend to pair with a midweek meal.[Read more]

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Carmim Reguengos, Garrafeira Dos Sócios Vinho Tinto 2014, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 24, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carmim Reguengos Garrafeira Dos Sócios Vinho Tinto 2014 – Impress a Sauvignon Sauvignon Drinker in Your Life

Carmim Reguengos, Garrafeira Dos Sócios Vinho Tinto 2014, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A red-and-black-fruit-rich red blend with flavor concentration and a pleasing mouthfeel.[Read more]

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Esporão, Monte Velho White 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 23, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporão Monte Velho White 2019 – A Versatile, Sunshine-Filled White Blend

Esporão, Monte Velho White 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: The type of versatile, sunshine-filled white-blend that pairs with a multiplicity of meals or could be enjoyed on its own by the glass.[Read more]

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Adega de Borba, Reserva Vinho Tinto Red Wine 2015, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 22, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Adega de Borba Reserva Vinho Tinto Red Wine 2015 – A Good Red Blend Punctuated by Moments of Complexity

Adega de Borba, Reserva Vinho Tinto Red Wine 2015, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A red blend that leads with black fruit and finishes with sultry red fruit.[Read more]

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Esporão, Reserva Red 2016, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 21, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporão Reserva Red 2016 – Shows the Beauty of Portuguese Blends

Esporão, Reserva Red 2016, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A Reserva red that shows the beauty of Portuguese blends even if you don’t recognize the names of any of the component grapes.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Single Block Reserve Merlot 2016, Napa Valley, California, Wine Casual
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January 20, 2021
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Sunce Winery & Vineyard Single Block Reserve Merlot 2016 – Red & Black Fruit That Pleases the Palate

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Single Block Reserve Merlot 2016, Napa Valley, California

Tasting Note: A supple merlot with just-ripened, red-and-black fruit that pleases the palate.[Read more]

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Sierra Norte, Colección Privada Porta Regia Old Vine Monastrell 2016, Jumilla, Spain, Wine Casual
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January 19, 2021
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Sierra Norte Colección Privada Porta Regia Old Vine Monastrell 2016 – Monastrell the Way Jumilla, Spain Intended it to be Made

Sierra Norte, Colección Privada Porta Regia Old Vine Monastrell 2016, Jumilla, Spain

Tasting Note: Monastrell the way Jumilla, Spain intended it to be made.[Read more]

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Viña Casalibre, De Otro Planeta Cabernet Franc 2019, Maipo Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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January 18, 2021
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Viña Casalibre De Otro Planeta Cabernet Franc 2019 – An Entrancing Cabernet Franc Done in an Entrancing, Floral Style

Viña Casalibre, De Otro Planeta Cabernet Franc 2019, Maipo Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A restrained cabernet franc done in an entrancing, floral style.[Read more]

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Quinta Das Carvalhas, Branco 2015, Douro, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 17, 2021
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Quinta Das Carvalhas Branco 2015 – A Robust, Full-Throttle White Blend with Attractive Notes of Development

Quinta Das Carvalhas, Branco 2015, Douro, Portugal

Tasting Note: A robust, full-throttle white blend from Portugal with attractive notes of development.[Read more]

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