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Wine Casual

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

Wine Regions Wine Casual
is Focusing on Now

Loire Valley, France
Jumilla, Yecla, Alicante & Jerez Spain &
Western Cape, South Africa
Spending up to 79 months focusing
on wines from these 3 regions and more from
January 2015 – July 2021.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Meritage 2015, Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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January 16, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Meritage 2015 – Superb Red-and-Black Fruit Integration

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Meritage 2015, Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A meritage red blend with the plushest of mouthfeels along with superb red-and-black-fruit integration.[Read more]

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La Font de Papier, Vacqueyras 2016, Rhône, France, Wine Casual
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January 15, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

La Font de Papier Vacqueyras 2016 – A Sturdy, Under-the-Radar Rhône Red

La Font de Papier, Vacqueyras 2016, Rhône, France

Tasting Note: Vacqueyras Rhône wines are required to have at least 50% Grenache with the remainder consisting of syrah and/or Mourvedre, and this wine presents the appellation’s signature in a pleasing black-fruit-forward style.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2013, Sonoma, California, Wine Casual
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January 14, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2013 – Brimming with Ripe, Black Fruit

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Franicevic Series Meritage 2013, Sonoma, California

Tasting Note: A Bordeaux-inspired red blend brimming with ripe, black fruit and a merlot backbone that shines.[Read more]

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Lustau, Almacenista Manuel Cuevas Jurado Manzanilla Pasada de Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain, Wine Casual
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January 13, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lustau Almacenista Manuel Cuevas Jurado Manzanilla Pasada de Sanlúcar de Barrameda – Full-Grown, Full-Throttle Manzanilla

Lustau, Almacenista Manuel Cuevas Jurado Manzanilla Pasada de Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain

Tasting Note: Most manzanillas you drink are adolescents compared to this full-grown, full-throttle manzanilla that presents a sensory-rich tasting experience.[Read more]

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Sauska, Unoaked Furmint 2016, Tokaj, Hungary, Wine Casual
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January 12, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sauska Unoaked Furmint 2016 – An Electric Wine that Excites & Refreshes the Senses

Sauska, Unoaked Furmint 2016, Tokaj, Hungary

Tasting Note: An electric furmint that excites and refreshes the senses.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Alicante Bouschet 2012, Dempel Vineyard, Mendocino County, California, Wine Casual
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January 11, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Alicante Bouschet 2012 – An Indulgent, Gamay-Reminiscent, Floral Experience

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Alicante Bouschet 2012, Dempel Vineyard, Mendocino County, California

Tasting Note: Whenever I find a rare bottle of Alicante Bouschet I always get it so I can have an indulgent, gamay-reminiscent, floral experience like this.[Read more]

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Valdemar, Inspiración Selección Rioja 2011, Spain, Wine Casual
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January 10, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Valdemar Inspiración Selección Rioja 2011 – A Rioja with Classic, Black-Fruit Flavors & Aromas

Valdemar, Inspiración Selección Rioja 2011, Spain

Tasting Note: A Rioja with classic, black-fruit flavors and aromas.[Read more]

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Dirler-Cadé, Saering Cuveé Cécile Grand Cru Riesling 2015, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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January 9, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Dirler-Cadé Saering Cuveé Cécile Grand Cru Riesling 2015 – Concentration, Depth and a Persistent Finish

Dirler-Cadé, Saering Cuveé Cécile Grand Cru Riesling 2015, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: An aged Grand Cru Alsatian riesling with concentration, depth and a persistent finish.[Read more]

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Bergsträsser Winzer, Heppenheimer Stemmler Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018, Heissische Bergstrasse, Germany, Wine Casual
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January 8, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bergsträsser Winzer Heppenheimer Stemmler Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018 – Good, Basic, Weekday Riesling

Bergsträsser Winzer, Heppenheimer Stemmler Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018, Heissische Bergstrasse, Germany

Tasting Note: A good, basic, weekday riesling to pair with white meat or spicy dishes.[Read more]

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Francois Blanchard, Boisson Vivante 2017, Le Grand Clére Cabernet Franc, Vin De France, France, Wine Casual
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January 7, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Francois Blanchard Boisson Vivante 2017 – Who Knew Sparkling Cabernet Franc Could Be So Good?

Francois Blanchard, Boisson Vivante 2017, Le Grand Clére Cabernet Franc, Vin De France, France

Tasting Note: Who knew sparkling cabernet franc could be so good?[Read more]

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