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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts by ‘Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual’

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Cuvée de José 2015, North Coast, California, Wine Casual
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October 4, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Reserve Cuvée de José 2015 – A Lively Primitivo & Carignane Red Blend

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Cuvée de José 2015, North Coast, California

Tasting Note: A lively primitivo and carignane red blend with a black-fruit-rich midpalate and lovely aromatics.[Read more]

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Cà Rozzeria, Langhe Nebbiolo Neive 2017, Piedmont, Italy, Wine Casual
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October 3, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cà Rozzeria Langhe Nebbiolo Neive 2017 – Medium-Throttle Nebbiolo

Cà Rozzeria, Langhe Nebbiolo Neive 2017, Piedmont, Italy

Tasting Note: Nebbiolo’s classic flavors with a medium-intensity throttle.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2012, Single Vineyard Select, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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October 2, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2012 – Shows Heights American Pinot Noir Can Reach

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2012, Single Vineyard Select, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: A pinot noir that is bursting with just-ripened fruit and entrancing aromatics.[Read more]

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Die Odenwälder Winzer Genossenschaft Vinum Autmundis Hessische Bergstraße Bereich Umstadt Cabernet Blanc 2014 Feinherb, Germany, Wine Casual
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October 1, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Die Odenwälder Winzer Genossenschaft Vinum Autmundis Hessische Bergstraße Bereich Umstadt Cabernet Blanc 2014 – Would Complement Many a Spicy Dish

Die Odenwälder Winzer Genossenschaft Vinum Autmundis Hessische Bergstraße Bereich Umstadt Cabernet Blanc 2014 Feinherb, Germany

Tasting Note: It’s ok if you’ve never come across a cabernet blanc.[Read more]

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Château Yvonne, La Folie Saumur Champigny 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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September 30, 2020
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Château Yvonne “La Folie” 2015 – An Earthy Cabernet Franc

Château Yvonne “La Folie” 2015, Saumur Champigny, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A muted cabernet franc with earthiness running throughout the length of the taste.[Read more]

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Sybille Kuntz, Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2016, Mosel, Germany, Wine Casual
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September 29, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sybille Kuntz Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2016 – A Classic Mosel Riesling with Characterful Citrus Zest

Sybille Kuntz, Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2016, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: A classic Mosel riesling with characterful citrus zest.[Read more]

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J. Bookwalter, Foreshadow Merlot 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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September 28, 2020
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J. Bookwalter Foreshadow Merlot 2012 – Will Make You Love Merlot Again

J. Bookwalter, Foreshadow Merlot 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A fulsome merlot with body and enjoyable aromatics that leap out of your glass.[Read more]

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Fèlsina, Berardenga Chianti Classico DOCG 2016, Siena, Italy, Wine Casual
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September 27, 2020
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Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico DOCG 2016 – Better Than Basic Chianti

Fèlsina, Berardenga Chianti Classico DOCG 2016, Siena, Italy

Tasting Note: Classic chianti flavors in a medium-bodied style.[Read more]

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Les Grands Vins de Colette, Chardonnay 2013, Durell Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, California, Wine Casual
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September 26, 2020
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Les Grands Vins de Colette Chardonnay 2013 – A Voluptuous Chardonnay That Could Be a Meal By Itself

Les Grands Vins de Colette, Chardonnay 2013, Durell Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, California

Tasting Note: A voluptuous chardonnay filled with ripe, tropical fruit.[Read more]

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Chateau Carbonnieux, Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2015, Pessac Léognan, France, Wine Casual
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September 25, 2020
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Chateau Carbonnieux Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2015 – An Enjoyable Cru Classé Bordeaux

Chateau Carbonnieux, Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2015, Pessac Léognan, France

Tasting Note: An enjoyable Crus Classé Bordeaux with body and balance between the fruit and tannin structure.[Read more]

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