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the systematic and casual way.
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The Loire, France,
Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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worldwide expressions of
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Tilia, Merlot 2020, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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December 5, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Tilia Merlot 2020 – It’s Time to Fall in Love with Merlot Again

Tilia, Merlot 2020, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: It’s time to fall in love with merlot again, and this bottle is a good place to begin.[Read more]

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De Saint Gall, 2012 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millesime Brut Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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November 16, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Saint Gall 2012 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millesime Brut Champagne – The Epitome of What Champagne Can Be

De Saint Gall, 2012 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millesime Brut Champagne, France

Tasting Note: A vintage Grand Cru Champagne that is teaming with development, complexity and a rich yeasty character.[Read more]

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Marco Capra Azienda Agricola, Conna Langhe Nascetta 2020, Piedmont, Italy, Wine Casual
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November 15, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Marco Capra Azienda Agricola Conna Langhe Nascetta 2020 – A Light, Bright, Simple White

Marco Capra Azienda Agricola, Conna Langhe Nascetta 2020, Piedmont, Italy

Tasting Note: A light, Italian wine that is aperitif worthy.[Read more]

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Vipava 1894, Malvazija Lanthieri 2018, Vipava Valley, Slovenia, Wine Casual
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November 14, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Vipava 1894 Malvazija Lanthieri 2018 – Bright Fruit with a Touch of Oak

Vipava 1894, Malvazija Lanthieri 2018, Vipava Valley, Slovenia

Tasting Note: A refreshing Slovenian white wine with bright fruit and a touch of oak.[Read more]

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Waters, Syrah 2014, Washington, Wine Casual
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November 13, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Waters Syrah 2014 – A Plush Syrah with Depth

Waters, Syrah 2014, Washington

Tasting Note: A plush syrah with depth.[Read more]

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Naumes Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2017, Rogue Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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November 12, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Naumes Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2017 – Reserved, Just-Ripened Fruit and a Hint of the Old World

Naumes Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2017, Rogue Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A Rogue-Valley, Oregon pinot noir with reserved, just-ripened fruit and a hint of the old world.[Read more]

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Weisinger Family Winery, Estate Gewürztraminer 2020, Rogue Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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November 11, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Weisinger Family Winery Estate Gewürztraminer 2020 – Vibrant with a Good Acid Structure

Weisinger Family Winery, Estate Gewürztraminer 2020, Rogue Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: An orange gewürztraminer that is vibrant from old, own-rooted vines that were planted in 1975.[Read more]

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Terra Pacem, Cabernet Franc 2018, Columbia Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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November 10, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Terra Pacem Cabernet Franc 2018 – An Oregon Cabernet Franc That Dips Its Toes in Loire Midpalate Expressiveness

Terra Pacem, Cabernet Franc 2018, Columbia Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: An Oregon cabernet franc that dips its toes in Loire midpalate expressiveness.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Petit Verdot 2018, Heringer Vineyard – Reserve, Clarksburg, California, Wine Casual
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November 9, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Petit Verdot 2018 – Silky and Packed with Luscious Fruit

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Petit Verdot 2018, Heringer Vineyard – Reserve, Clarksburg, California

Tasting Note: A silky, petit verdot packed with luscious fruit.[Read more]

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Velenosi Querci Antica, Lacrima Di Morro D’Alba 2019, Marche, Italy, Wine Casual
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November 8, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Velenosi Querci Antica Lacrima Di Morro D’Alba 2019 – Depth of Flavor Combined with Rich Florality

Velenosi Querci Antica, Lacrima Di Morro D’Alba 2019, Marche, Italy

Tasting Note: A red wine from one of Italy’s indigenous varietals that flaunts depth of flavor combined with rich florality.[Read more]

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