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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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Domaine Vincent Paris, Granit 30 Cornas 2017, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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August 19, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Vincent Paris Granit 30 Cornas 2017 – Alluring Perfume & Black Fruit

Domaine Vincent Paris, Granit 30 Cornas 2017, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A silky Cornas with its classic alluring perfume and black fruit.[Read more]

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Vauversin à Oger, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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August 18, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Vauversin à Oger Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne – Delivers Medium-Intensity Yeasty Notes in Your Glass

Vauversin à Oger, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne, France

Tasting Note: A grand cru Champagne that delivers delicious, medium-intensity, yeasty notes in your glass.[Read more]

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Scott Paul, La Paulée Pinot Noir 2016, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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August 17, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Scott Paul La Paulée Pinot Noir 2016 – A Cabernet-Drinker’s Pinot Noir

Scott Paul, La Paulée Pinot Noir 2016, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: This pinot noir behaves as though it’s the nephew of syrah with depth and flavor intensity.[Read more]

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Vignoble des Augustins, Rosé Brut, Touraine, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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August 16, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Vignoble des Augustins Rosé Brut – A Polite, Easy-Going Rosé Sparkling Wine from the Loire

Vignoble des Augustins, Rosé Brut, Touraine, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A polite, easy-going rosé sparkling wine from the Loire.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Alicante Bouschet 2012, Dempel Vineyard, Mendocino County, California, Wine Casual
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August 15, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Alicante Bouschet 2012 – Bursting with Lovely Aromatics, Ripe Fruit & Depth of Flavor

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Alicante Bouschet 2012, Dempel Vineyard, Mendocino County, California

Tasting Note: An Alicante Bouschet bursting with lovely aromatics, ripe fruit and depth of flavor delighting all the senses.[Read more]

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Maison L’Envoyé, Morgon 2015, Côte du Py, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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August 14, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Maison L’Envoyé Morgon 2015 – The Serious Side of Beaujolais

Maison L’Envoyé, Morgon 2015, Côte du Py, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: Morgon is the serious side of Beaujolais, and this bottle presents that complex, rich-and-silky, gamay style.[Read more]

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Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, Saint-Véran, Les Petites Chailles 2015, Burgundy, France, Wine Casual
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August 13, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de la Croix Senaillet Saint-Véran Les Petites Chailles 2015 – Has Some Heft Yet Remains Bright & Youthful

Domaine de la Croix Senaillet, Saint-Véran, Les Petites Chailles 2015, Burgundy, France

Tasting Note: An aged Saint Véran that has some heft yet remains bright and youthful.[Read more]

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Panther Creek, Schindler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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August 12, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Panther Creek Schindler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014 – A Midweek Pinot

Panther Creek, Schindler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A good, solid, mostly-straightforward pinot noir that would pair well with a midweek meal.[Read more]

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Nomalas, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Extra Brut Millesimato 2017, Venezie, Italy, Wine Casual
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August 11, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Nomalas Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Extra Brut Millesimato 2017 – A Fun, Sparkling Pinot Grigio

Nomalas, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Extra Brut Millesimato 2017, Venezie, Italy

Tasting Note: In a pinot grigio rut?[Read more]

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Cascinetta Vietti, Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2016, Italy, Wine Casual
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August 10, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2016 – More Complex Than Most on the Market

Cascinetta Vietti, Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2016, Italy

Tasting Note: This is what Moscato D’Asti is in its best form.[Read more]

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