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Wine Casual

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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Carmelo Patti, Malbec 2007, Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 7, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carmelo Patti Malbec 2007 – The Unusual Aged Malbec

Carmelo Patti, Malbec 2007, Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This malbec is ruby in color with a decidedly European-styled nose of red and black fruit.[Read more]

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Estate Crush, Rosé 2014, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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November 6, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Estate Crush Rosé 2014 – Strawberry & Rhubarb Pie on the Nose

Estate Crush, Rosé 2014, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A nice rosé.[Read more]

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Berghold Estate Vineyards, Crankcase 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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November 5, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Berghold Estate Vineyards Crankcase 2013 – The Winemaker’s Secret Red Blend

Berghold Estate Vineyards, Crankcase 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: This intensely purple red blend is composed of four grape varietals the specific varietals of which are secret and known only to the winemaker.[Read more]

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Berghold Estate Vineyards, Petit Sirah 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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November 4, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Berghold Estate Vineyards Petit Sirah 2013 – Smokey Blackberry

Berghold Estate Vineyards, Petit Sirah 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: This purple-colored petite sirah has a nose of blackberry fruit followed by black plum and some clove baking spice.[Read more]

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Berghold Estate Vineyards, Merlot 2008, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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November 3, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Berghold Estate Vineyards Merlot 2008 – A Soft, Gentle Red

Berghold Estate Vineyards, Merlot 2008, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A soft, gentle red that could change your perception of California merlot.[Read more]

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Berghold Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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November 2, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Berghold Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Fruit Inclined

Berghold Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: Ruby in color, this cabernet sauvignon has a nose of restrained red fruit including red plum and some violet.[Read more]

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Berghold Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon - Syrah 2011, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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November 1, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Berghold Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah 2011 – Blackberry & White Pepper

Berghold Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah 2011, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A nice red blend. This ruby-colored cabernet sauvignon (85%) and syrah (15%) blend has a nose of blackberry and white pepper.[Read more]

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Berghold Estate Vineyards, Foot Stomp Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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October 31, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Berghold Estate Vineyards Foot Stomp Zinfandel 2013 – Spicy Blackberry Fruit

Berghold Estate Vineyards, Foot Stomp Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: This purple-colored zinfandel has a spicy nose of blackberry fruit with some black plum.[Read more]

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Berghold Estate Vineyards, Viognier 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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October 30, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Berghold Estate Vineyards Viognier 2013 – An Enjoyable Porch-Sitting White

Berghold Estate Vineyards, Viognier 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: An enjoyable porch-sitting viognier with lots to recommend it.[Read more]

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Hector Wine Company, Pinot Blanc 2014, Seneca Lake, New York, Wine Casual
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October 29, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hector Wine Company Pinot Blanc 2014 – Shows the Heights Pinot Blanc Can Reach in Finger Lakes

Hector Wine Company, Pinot Blanc 2014, Seneca Lake, New York

Tasting Note: Pinot blanc shows the heights it can reach at Hector Pass – among the best expressions of the grape you can find.[Read more]

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