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Focus and further
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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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Standing Stone Vineyards, Gewürztraminer 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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April 19, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Standing Stone Vineyards Gewürztraminer 2013 – A Pretty-Darn-Good Gewürztraminer

Standing Stone Vineyards, Gewürztraminer 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: Move over Germany, the Finger Lakes knows how to make a pretty-darn-good gewürztraminer![Read more]

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Masía de la Luz, Método Tradicional Brut Cava, Catalonia, Spain, Wine Casual
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April 18, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Masía de la Luz Método Tradicional Brut Cava – A Lighter-Bodied Cava with a Solid, Straightforward Taste Profile

Masía de la Luz, Método Tradicional Brut Cava, Catalonia, Spain

Tasting Note: A good, lighter-bodied cava with a solid, straightforward taste profile.[Read more]

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Mascota Vineyards, La Mascota Cabernet Franc 2017, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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April 17, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mascota Vineyards La Mascota Cabernet Franc 2017 – A Good, Hearty Cabernet Franc

Mascota Vineyards, La Mascota Cabernet Franc 2017, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: New world cabernet franc is popping up more and more, and this basic bottle from Argentina presents many of the underpinnings of Argentina’s unique cabernet franc style.[Read more]

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DeLille Cellars, Rosé 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual,
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April 16, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

DeLille Cellars Rosé 2017 – A Flavorsome Rosé with Body and Personality

DeLille Cellars, Rosé 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A flavorsome, grenache-mourvedre-cinsault rosé with body and personality.[Read more]

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De Saint Gall, Orpale Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millesime Champagne 2004, France, Wine Casual
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April 15, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Saint Gall Orpale Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millesime Champagne 2004 – An Elegant Champagne with Toasty Elements that Sing

De Saint Gall, Orpale Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millesime Champagne 2004, France

Tasting Note: A Grand Crus Blanc de Blancs Champagne that is filled with wonderful toasty elements that would pair particularly well with brunch or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.[Read more]

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Four Roses, Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA, Wine Casual
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April 14, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Four Roses Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Everything You Like about Four Roses Bourbon Squared

Four Roses, Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA

Tasting Note: Everything you like about Four Roses Bourbon squared and with a twist of rye.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre GSM 2012, Capay Valley, Herren Vineyard, California , Wine Casual
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April 13, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre GSM 2012 – A Red Blend with a Bite

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre GSM 2012, Capay Valley, Herren Vineyard, California

Tasting Note: A silky GSM (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre) blend with body and plushness.[Read more]

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Le Clos Des Saumanes, Côtes du Rhône Villages Gadagne 2015, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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April 12, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Le Clos Des Saumanes Côtes du Rhône Villages Gadagne 2015 – A Generous Red Blend with a Muscled Body & Hair on its Chest

Le Clos Des Saumanes, Côtes du Rhône Villages Gadagne 2015, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A generous Côtes du Rhône with lots of muscled body and hair on its chest.[Read more]

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Walter Buchegger, Grüner Veltliner Ried Moosburgerin Erste Lage OTW 2016, Austria, Wine Casual
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April 12, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Walter Buchegger Grüner Veltliner Ried Moosburgerin Erste Lage OTW 2016 – A Grüner with Pleasing Varietal Typicity

Walter Buchegger, Grüner Veltliner Ried Moosburgerin Erste Lage OTW 2016, Austria

Tasting Note: A grüner veltliner with pleasing varietal typicity.[Read more]

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Stefan Bauer, Zweigelt 2016, Wagram, Austria, Wine Casual
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April 11, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Stefan Bauer Zweigelt 2016 – A Grape that Offers Flavor Concentration & Fruitiness

Stefan Bauer, Zweigelt 2016, Wagram, Austria

Tasting Note: Zweigelt is an Austrian grape which offers the flavor concentration and fruitiness one enjoys in a red wine but with a gamay-like playfulness.[Read more]

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