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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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Doc’s Draft, Original Hard Apple Cider, New York, Wine Casual
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February 24, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Doc’s Draft Original Hard Apple Cider – A Cider with Dry Character

Doc’s Draft, Original Hard Apple Cider, New York

Tasting Note: A solid cider from the Hudson Valley.[Read more]

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Ravines, Dry Riesling 2014, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 23, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ravines Dry Riesling 2014 – A Well-Crafted Riesling

Ravines, Dry Riesling 2014, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A well-crafted riesling that expresses the depth of flavor the varietal can achieve in the New York Finger Lakes.[Read more]

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Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Field Cuvée 2011, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 22, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Field Cuvée 2011 – A Field Blend Concept Well Executed

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Field Cuvée 2011, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A fun cuvée to introduce yourself to Hermann J. Wiemer’s 2011 red wine vintage.[Read more]

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Silver Thread, Chardonnay 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 21, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Silver Thread Chardonnay 2013 – Acidity & Tartness Reign

Silver Thread, Chardonnay 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A bright, refreshing, unoaked palate cleanser.[Read more]

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Warwick Valley Winery, Riesling 2014, New York, Wine Casual
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February 20, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Warwick Valley Winery Riesling 2014 – Floral & Rose-Bush Flavors

Warwick Valley Winery, Riesling 2014, New York

Tasting Note: This lemon-colored riesling has a nose of apricot, green apple and lemon citrus.[Read more]

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Billsboro, Cabernet Franc 2013, Saw Mill Creek Vineyards, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 19, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Billsboro Cabernet Franc 2013 – A Straight Forward Cab Franc

Billsboro, Cabernet Franc 2013, Sawmill Creek Vineyards, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A straightforward cab franc with medium complexity beginning mid-palate.[Read more]

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A Louis Jadot Premier and Grand Cru Wine Tasting Dinner at Roia Restaurant Review, Wine Casual
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February 18, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Review of Louis Jadot Burgundy Premier & Grand Cru Wine Tasting Dinner at Roia

There are wine dinners, and then there are “wine dinners.”[Read more]

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Fox Run Vineyards, Chardonnay 2011, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 17, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fox Run Vineyards Chardonnay 2011- A Green Apple Chard

Fox Run Vineyards, Chardonnay 2011, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This golden-colored chardonnay has a nose of green apple, just-ripened pear and sour apple dipstick (a candy you may have enjoyed in your youth).[Read more]

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Montes, Malbec 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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February 16, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Montes Malbec 2013 – A Clove & Cinnamon Malbec

Montes, Malbec 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: This purple-colored malbec has a distinct raspberry and blackberry nose dominated by black fruit (80%) and red fruit (20%).[Read more]

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Damiani Wine Cellars, Cabernet Franc 2012, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 15, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Damiani Wine Cellars Cabernet Franc 2012 – A Full-Bodied Cab Franc

Damiani Wine Cellars, Cabernet Franc 2012, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This is a cabernet franc to taste if you want to know how an Italian wine brand does cab franc.[Read more]

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