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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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worldwide expressions of
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Domaine Bousquet, Gran Malbec 2018, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 5, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Gran Malbec 2018 – Heft, Body and Abounding with Ripe, Black Fruit

Domaine Bousquet, Gran Malbec 2018, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A malbec with some heft, body and abounding with ripe black fruit.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 4, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Sauvignon Blanc 2021 – Retains The Grape’s Classic Flavors

Domaine Bousquet, Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A sauvignon blanc that retains the grape’s classic herbaceousness paired with ripe, orchard fruit.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 3, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 – A Solid Mid-Week Cabernet Sauvignon

Domaine Bousquet, Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A solid mid-week cabernet sauvignon that will give you the characteristic black fruit in an accessible and pleasant style that will pair well with a variety of dishes.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Reserve Chardonnay 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 2, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Reserve Chardonnay 2019 – Lightly Oaked and Good Value for the Price Point

Domaine Bousquet, Reserve Chardonnay 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A lightly-oaked, reserve chardonnay filled with tropical fruit and citrus.[Read more]

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Casa Relvas, Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada Rosé 2020, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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August 1, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Casa Relvas Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada Rosé 2020 – A Bright, Crisp Rosé with Just the Lightest Kiss of Red Fruit

Casa Relvas, Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada Rosé 2020, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A bright, crisp rosé with just the lightest kiss of red fruit.[Read more]

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Carmim, Monsaraz Reserva Red 2018, Alentejo DOC, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 31, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carmim Monsaraz Reserva Red 2018 – A Fulsome, Alentejo Red Blend with a Robust Fruit Structure

Carmim, Monsaraz Reserva Red 2018, Alentejo DOC, Portugal

Tasting Note: A fulsome, Alentejo red blend with a robust fruit structure.[Read more]

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Herdade do Rocim, Amphora Tinto 2019, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 30, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Herdade do Rocim Amphora Tinto 2019 – A Gorgeous, Amphora-Aged, Alentejo Red Blend

Herdade do Rocim, Amphora Tinto 2019, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A gorgeous, amphora-aged, Alentejo red blend that channels some midpalate elements of Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Cartuxa, EA Red Blend 2018, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 29, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cartuxa EA Red Blend 2018 – A Plush, Portuguese Red Blend with Sultry Aromatics

Cartuxa, EA Red Blend 2018, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A plush, Portuguese red blend with sultry aromatics.[Read more]

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River Road Family Vineyards, Unoaked Sur Lie Aged Reserve Chardonnay 2020, California, Wine Casual
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July 28, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

River Road Family Vineyards Unoaked Sur Lie Aged Reserve Chardonnay 2020 – A Good Everyday Chardonnay

River Road Family Vineyards, Unoaked Sur Lie Aged Reserve Chardonnay 2020, California

Tasting Note: A sur-lie-aged chardonnay which means it rested on the lees and had more contact with the yeast to infuse the wine.[Read more]

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River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Double Oaked Chardonnay 2019, California, Wine Casual
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July 27, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Double Oaked Chardonnay 2019 – A Chardonnay for Those Who Adore North-of-Lightly-Oaked Chardonnay

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Double Oaked Chardonnay 2019, California

Tasting Note: An oaked chardonnay with hair on its chest for those who adore north-of-lightly-oaked chardonnay.[Read more]

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