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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Old Vines Grenache 2019, Clarksburg, Heringer Vineyard, California, Wine Casual
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July 26, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Old Vines Grenache 2019 – A Cheery Grenache with Body

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Old Vines Grenache 2019, Clarksburg, Heringer Vineyard, California

Tasting Note: A bright, fresh grenache with depth of flavor and red-fruit intensity.[Read more]

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Arca Nova, Rosé Vinho Verde, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 23, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Arca Nova Rosé Vinho Verde – A Fun, Lowkey, Low-Alcohol Rosé

Arca Nova, Rosé Vinho Verde, Portugal

Tasting Note: A bright, spritzy, fruity, fun Vinho Verde Rosé.[Read more]

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Peacock, Cinsault Rosé 2021, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 20, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Peacock Cinsault Rosé 2021 – Porch-Sipping Rosé

Peacock, Cinsault Rosé 2021, South Africa

Tasting Note: A cinsault rosé that is bright, refreshing and reveals signature elements of the grape.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Barbara 2018, San Francisco Bay, Sandy Lane Vineyard, California, Wine Casual
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July 17, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Reserve Barbara 2018 – Barbera Done in an Attractive, Ripe, Fruit-Forward Style

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Barbara 2018, San Francisco Bay, Sandy Lane Vineyard, California

Tasting Note: A barbera done in an attractive, ripe, fruit-forward style.[Read more]

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L’Umami, Pinot Gris 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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July 13, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

L’Umami Pinot Gris 2021 – A Good, Entry-Level Oregon Pinot Gris

L’Umami, Pinot Gris 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: Willamette, Oregon pinot gris is under the radar, but offers so much quality for the value including this entry-level bottle.[Read more]

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Ameztoi, Txakoli 2021, Getariako Txakolina, Spain, Wine Casual
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July 10, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ameztoi Txakoli 2021 – Vibrant with Refreshing Zing

Ameztoi, Txakoli 2021, Getariako Txakolina, Spain

Tasting Note: A Txakoli with fresh-fruit and a vibrant, persistent, refreshing zing.[Read more]

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H. Blin, L’Esprit Nature Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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July 7, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

H. Blin L’Esprit Nature Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne – Straight-Forward with Yeasty Hints

H. Blin, L’Esprit Nature Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne, France

Tasting Note: A good, straight-forward Champagne with some hints of the yeasty flavors one enjoys in the style.[Read more]

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Natte Valley, Coastal Cinsault 2020, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 4, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Natte Valley Coastal Cinsault 2020 – A Good, Entry-Level Cinsault from South Africa

Natte Valley, Coastal Cinsault 2020, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

Tasting Note: A good entry-level cinsault from South Africa which is known for cinsault.[Read more]

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Etude, Pinot Noir 2015, Fiddlestix Vineyard, Sta Rita Hills, California, Wine Casual
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July 1, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Etude Pinot Noir 2015 – Bathes in Black Fruit & Hints of Baking Spice

Etude, Pinot Noir 2015, Fiddlestix Vineyard, Sta Rita Hills, California

Tasting Note: A solid pinot noir that bathes in black fruit and hints of baking spice.[Read more]

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Koehler-Ruprecht, Kabinett Trocken Kallstadter Riesling 2020, Pfalz, Germany, Wine Casual
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June 28, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Koehler-Ruprecht Kabinett Trocken Kallstadter Riesling 2020 – A Good Weekday Riesling

Koehler-Ruprecht, Kabinett Trocken Kallstadter Riesling 2020, Pfalz, Germany

Tasting Note: A riesling from the Pfalz with bright green fruit and a round mouthfeel.[Read more]

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    João Portugal Ramos Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023 – A Velvet Glove in a Bottle

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    Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

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