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Focus and further
your wine learning
the systematic and casual way.
Seriously.

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The Loire, France,
Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Suncé Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Les Trois Amis 2004, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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August 22, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Suncé Winery & Vineyard Reserve Les Trois Amis 2004 – Proves Ageability of California Red Blends

Suncé Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Les Trois Amis 2004, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: An aged sangiovese, merlot and cabernet sauvignon blend from Sunce Vineyards that proves the winery is capable of making wines that not only age but benefit with age.[Read more]

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Flying Trout, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Walla Walla, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 21, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Flying Trout Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – A Cabernet That’s Hard Not to Enjoy

Flying Trout, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Walla Walla, Washington

Tasting Note: While I’m not a fan of cabernet sauvignon in general, this one is hard not to enjoy – especially with a wintery midweek dinner.[Read more]

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Zephros, Syrah 2009, Wahluke Slope, Cougar Vineyard, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 20, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Zephros Syrah 2009 – A Serious, Focused, Earthy Syrah

Zephros, Syrah 2009, Wahluke Slope, Cougar Vineyard, Washington

Tasting Note: A serious, focused, earthy syrah that makes a statement and delights your senses.[Read more]

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Ruhl Mann, Vieilles Vignes Gewurztraminer 2016, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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August 19, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ruhl Mann Vieilles Vignes Gewurztraminer 2016 – A Substantial Gewurztraminer that Shows the Golden, Ripe-Fruit Side of the Grape

Ruhl Mann, Vieilles Vignes Gewurztraminer 2016, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: A substantial gewurztraminer from Alsace that shows the golden, ripe-fruit side of the grape.[Read more]

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Weingut Edling, Ro?dorfer Ro?berg, Spätburgunder 2016, Germany, Wine Casual
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August 18, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Weingut Edling Rossdorfer Rossberg Spätburgunder 2016 – A Delightful, Affordable Pinot Noir

Weingut Edling, Rossdorfer Rossberg, Spätburgunder 2016, Germany

Tasting Note: Another example of a delightful, affordable spätburgunder from Germany.[Read more]

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Domaine Vincent Paris, Granit 30 Cornas 2016, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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August 17, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Vincent Paris Granit 30 Cornas 2016 – A Plush, Rustic-Elegant Syrah

Domaine Vincent Paris, Granit 30 Cornas 2016, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: This bottle captures those distinct Northern Rhone syrah aromas and flavors for which Cornas is known and in a plush, rustic-elegant style. [Read more]

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Ruhlmann, Grand Cru Riesling Frankstein Riesling 2014, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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August 16, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ruhlmann Grand Cru Riesling Frankstein Riesling 2014 – A Zippy, Complex Grant Cru Riesling

Ruhlmann, Grand Cru Riesling Frankstein Riesling 2014, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: A zippy, complex, grand cru riesling that pleases the palate with rich, bright fruit.[Read more]

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Adolph Mueller, Niersteiner Gutes Domtal Kabinett Riesling 2011, Rheinhessen, Germany, Wine Casual
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August 15, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Adolph Mueller Niersteiner Gutes Domtal Kabinett Riesling 2011 – Proves the Ageability of German Riesling

Adolph Mueller, Niersteiner Gutes Domtal Kabinett Riesling 2011, Rheinhessen, Germany

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity gold in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of quince, bruised lychee, fresh pear slice, pineapple puree with hints of petrol, white blossom and angular white grape.[Read more]

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Domaine Jean-Marc Bernhard, Pinot Blanc 2014, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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August 14, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Jean-Marc Bernhard Pinot Blanc 2014 – Personality, Body & Beautiful, Sun-kissed Fruit

Domaine Jean-Marc Bernhard, Pinot Blanc 2014, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: An Alsacian pinot blanc with personality, body and beautiful, sun-kissed fruit.[Read more]

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Garagiste, Starfire Red 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 13, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Garagiste Starfire Red 2016 – A Fun, Yummy Red Blend that Doesn’t Take Itself Too Seriously

Garagiste, Starfire Red 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A smooth red blend from Columbia Valley that delights and abounds with supple red fruit.[Read more]

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