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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts by ‘Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual’

Chalk Hill Estate, Estate Red 2016, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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May 12, 2020
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Chalk Hill Estate Estate Red 2016 – Alluring Complexity That Delights the Palate

Chalk Hill Estate, Estate Red 2016, Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: A supple, cabernet-and-malbec-led, estate red blend with alluring complexity delights the nose and palate.[Read more]

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River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Stephanie’s Cuvée Pinot Noir 2017, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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May 11, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Stephanie’s Cuvée Pinot Noir 2017 – Red-Fruit Forward

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Stephanie’s Cuvée Pinot Noir 2017, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A red-fruit-forward pinot noir.[Read more]

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River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Un-Oaked Chardonnay 2019, California, Wine Casual
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May 10, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Un-Oaked Chardonnay 2019 – A Pure-Fruit Styled Chardonnay

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Un-Oaked Chardonnay 2019, California

Tasting Note: An unoaked chardonnay in the pure-fruit style that unoaked chardonnay lovers appreciate.[Read more]

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River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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May 9, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – An East-Going Cabernet

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: An easy-going cabernet sauvignon to open up midweek with hamburger steak or any red-meat dish.[Read more]

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River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Reserve Chardonnay 2018, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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May 8, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Reserve Chardonnay 2018 – A Versatile Chardonnay

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Reserve Chardonnay 2018, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A bright chardonnay with a pleasurable hint of oak.[Read more]

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The Barns at Hamilton Station, Petit Manseng 2017, Virginia, Wine Casual
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May 7, 2020
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The Barns at Hamilton Station Petit Manseng 2017 – My New Favorite Virginia White Wine

The Barns at Hamilton Station, Petit Manseng 2017, Virginia

Tasting Note: Petit Manseng is my new favorite Virginia white wine, and this version with oak is spectacular in the way it balances a ripe-fruit and oak character.[Read more]

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Philippe & Nicolas Vignerons, Spontané Rosé 2017, France, Wine Casual
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May 6, 2020
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Philippe & Nicolas Vignerons Spontané Rosé 2017 – More Delightful than Many Rosé Champagnes You’ll Encounter

Philippe & Nicolas Vignerons, Spontané Rosé 2017, France

Tasting Note: A fun, pet-nat rosé that impresses with its perfect combination of ripe, red fruit and yeast flavors that are more delightful than many rosé Champagnes you’ll find on the market.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, CabShiraz 2011, Sol y Sombra and Parenti Vineyards, North Coast, California, Wine Casual
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May 5, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, CabShiraz 2011 – Yummy, Delicious & Special

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, CabShiraz 2011, Sol y Sombra and Parenti Vineyards, North Coast, California

Tasting Note: This cabernet-shiraz blend soothes your palate in a reserved, elegant style purposefully withholding the flaunting of its obvious strength.[Read more]

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Juvé & Camps, Reserva de la Familia Brut Nature Cava, Catalonia, Spain, Wine Casual
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May 4, 2020
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Juvé & Camps Reserva de la Familia Brut Nature Cava – Creamy, Refreshing with Notes of Development

Juvé & Camps, Reserva de la Familia Brut Nature Cava, Catalonia, Spain

Tasting Note: A reserva cava that is creamy and refreshing with notes of development.[Read more]

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Black Hog, Ginga’ Ninja Red India Pale Ale-Brewed Beer with Fresh Ginger, Connecticut , Wine Casual
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May 3, 2020
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Black Hog Ginga’ Ninja Red India Pale Ale-Brewed Beer with Fresh Ginger – A Wine Lover’s Beer

Black Hog, Ginga’ Ninja Red India Pale Ale-Brewed Beer with Fresh Ginger, Connecticut

Tasting Note: If this Ginga Ninja pale ale was a wine, it would be a standout, flavorsome rosé.[Read more]

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