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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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Lakewood Vineyards, Cabernet Franc 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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March 17, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lakewood Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2013 – Becomes More Elegant Over an Evening

Lakewood Vineyards, Cabernet Franc 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This cabernet franc has an understated nose of black plum, black currant and black pepper.[Read more]

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Atwater Estate Vineyards, Cuvée Brut 2010, Méthod Champenoise, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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March 16, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Atwater Estate Vineyards Cuvée Brut 2010 – A Chardonnay & Riesling Sparkler

Atwater Estate Vineyards, Cuvée Brut 2010, Méthod Champenoise, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This pale-lemon colored sparkler has a nose of green apple and lime zest.[Read more]

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ABCs of Wine Dinner with Evan Goldstein Dinner at City Winery, Wine Casual
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March 15, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Review of Wine Dinner with Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier & Author of Wines of South America at City Winery New York

Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier and Author of Wines of South America hosted a wine dinner in New York’s City Winery focusing specifically on wines from Argentina, Brazil and Chile.[Read more]

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Brimstone Hill, Chardonnay 2014, New York, Wine Casual
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March 14, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Brimstone Hill Chardonnay 2014 – Shows the Best of the Grape

Brimstone Hill, Chardonnay 2014, New York

Tasting Note: Accessible and enjoyable this wine expresses the best of what chardonnay can be when it isn’t overmanipulated on any one-dimension.[Read more]

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Silver Thread, Pinot Noir 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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March 13, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Silver Thread Pinot Noir 2013 – Straightforward without Complexity

Silver Thread, Pinot Noir 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A very soft pinot noir from the cool climate New York Finger Lakes.[Read more]

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Lakewood Vineyards, Pinot Gris 2013, Gigliotti Vineyards, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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March 11, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lakewood Vineyards Pinot Gris 2013 Gigliotti Vineyards – Deliciously Substantial

Lakewood Vineyards, Pinot Gris 2013, Gigliotti Vineyards, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This pinot gris is no pushover; it’s deliciously substantial.[Read more]

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Heron Hill, Gewürztraminer Reserve 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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March 10, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Heron Hill Gewürztraminer Reserve 2013 – Smooth & Flavorful

Heron Hill, Gewürztraminer Reserve 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: Lemon in color this riesling has a nose of apricot, lychee, dried pear, rose blossom and clove.[Read more]

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Hands & Heart Wine Company, Polarity, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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March 9, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Heart & Hands Wine Company Polarity 2013 – An Unexpected White Pinot Noir

Heart & Hands Wine Company, Polarity 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: Behold the rare and elusive white pinot noir.[Read more]

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Naked Flock, Hudson Valley Cider, Wine Casual
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March 8, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Naked Flock Hudson Valley Cider – Tart Apple Fruit

Naked Flock, Hudson Valley Cider

Tasting Note: This lemon-to-light-golden colored apple cider has a nose of tart apple fruit, cinnamon and green pear.[Read more]

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Casa Lapostolle, Casa Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Rapel Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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March 7, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Casa Lapostolle Casa Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – A Good Value

Casa Lapostolle, Casa Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Rapel Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: This lemon-colored sauvignon blanc has a nose of green pear and white grape.[Read more]

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