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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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Smith Story, Riesling 2016, Rheingau, Germany, Wine Casual
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November 1, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Smith Story Riesling 2016 – Light, Bright & Slightly Spritzy

Smith Story, Riesling 2016, Rheingau, Germany

Tasting Note: A riesling that is light, bright, slightly spritzy and filled with green fruit.[Read more]

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Durigutti, Cabernet Franc 2017, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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October 31, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Durigutti Cabernet Franc 2017 – A Ripe, Fruit-Forward, New-World Style I Adore

Durigutti, Cabernet Franc 2017, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: An Argentinean cabernet franc made in the ripe-fruit-forward style that I adore from the new world.[Read more]

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Domaine Jean Pascal et Fils, Les Riaux Bourgogne 2016, Burgundy, France, Wine Casual
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October 30, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Jean Pascal et Fils Les Riaux Bourgogne 2016 – A Chardonnay with the Lightest Touch of Oak

Domaine Jean Pascal et Fils, Les Riaux Bourgogne 2016, Burgundy, France

Tasting Note: A white Burgundy with the lightest touch of oak making it a treasure to enjoy.[Read more]

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Romain Duvernay, Beaumes de Venise 2016, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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October 29, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Romain Duvernay Beaumes de Venise 2016 – Serve Chilled to Enhance Acidity & Fruit

Romain Duvernay, Beaumes de Venise 2016, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity ruby in color, this wine has an aromatic, medium-plus-intensity nose of red currant, red plum, strawberry, blossom and red cherry.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Petite Sirah 2016, Frog’s Tooth Vineyard, Sierra Foothills, California, Wine Casual
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October 28, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Petite Sirah 2016 – Filled with Lovely Aromatics & Ripe Summer Fruit

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Petite Sirah 2016, Frog’s Tooth Vineyard, Sierra Foothills, California

Tasting Note: An inky petite sirah filled with lovely aromatics and ripe, summer fruit.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Pinot Noir – Chardonnay Brut, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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October 27, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Pinot Noir – Chardonnay Brut – An Easygoing Sparkling Wine

Domaine Bousquet, Pinot Noir – Chardonnay Brut, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: If you fall in love with the color, then you’ll likely enjoy this easygoing sparkling wine.[Read more]

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Element Winery, Syrah 2011, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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October 26, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Element Winery Syrah 2011 – A Sensory-Pleasing Finger-Lakes Syrah with Northern-Rhone Reminiscent Aromatics

Element Winery, Syrah 2011, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A sensory-pleasing, Finger Lakes syrah with Northern-Rhone-reminiscent aromatics.[Read more]

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La Fontaine Aux Fougères, Myosotis Bourgueil 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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October 25, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

La Fontaine Aux Fougères Myosotis Bourgueil 2015 – Bourgeuil’s Classic Concentration Paired with Elegant Aromatics

La Fontaine Aux Fougères, Myosotis Bourgueil 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: Bourgeuil’s classic concentration paired with elegant aromatics.[Read more]

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Quinta do Ameal, Ameal Loureiro 2019, Vinho Verde, Portugal, Wine Casual
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October 24, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Quinta do Ameal Ameal Loureiro 2019 – Sings with Orchard Fruit

Quinta do Ameal, Ameal Loureiro 2019, Vinho Verde, Portugal

Tasting Note: Vinho verde with body and complexity while at the same remaining bright.[Read more]

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Hermann J. Wiemer, Frost Cuvée 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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October 23, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hermann J. Wiemer Frost Cuvée 2013 – An Aromatic Field Blend that Sings

Hermann J. Wiemer, Frost Cuvée 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: An aromatic field blend that sings of summer.[Read more]

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