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All Posts Tagged ‘2011’

Domaine Cosse Maisonneuve, Solis Cahors 2011, France, Wine Casual
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June 7, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Cosse Maisonneuve Solis Cahors 2011 – Reserved, Dry in a Slightly-Dusty Style Rooted in the Old Word

Domaine Cosse Maisonneuve, Solis Cahors 2011, France

Tasting Note: A Cahors that presents malbec in a reserved, dry, slightly-dusty style that is rooted in the old world.[Read more]

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Valdemar, Inspiración Selección Rioja 2011, Spain, Wine Casual
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January 10, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Valdemar Inspiración Selección Rioja 2011 – A Rioja with Classic, Black-Fruit Flavors & Aromas

Valdemar, Inspiración Selección Rioja 2011, Spain

Tasting Note: A Rioja with classic, black-fruit flavors and aromas.[Read more]

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Domaine Laffourcade, Savennières 2011, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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January 6, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Laffourcade Savennières 2011 – Grown-Up Chenin Blanc

Domaine Laffourcade, Savennières 2011, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Savennières that shows chenin blanc’s serious side.[Read more]

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El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc 2011, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 4, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

El Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2011 – A Cabernet-Sauvignon-Drinker’s Cabernet Franc

El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc 2011, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A new-world cabernet franc dripping in ripe-fruit flavors and delightful flavor intensity.[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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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Meritage 2011, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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May 30, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Winemaker’s Reserve Meritage 2011 – A Meritage Blend Worthy of its Name

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Meritage 2011, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A meritage blend that has the reservedness of red Bordeaux along with just-ripened fruit.[Read more]

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Graham Beck, Brut Rosé 2011, Robertson, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 23, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Graham Beck Brut Rosé 2011 – A Great, Affordable Alternative to Rosé Champagne

Graham Beck, Brut Rosé 2011, Robertson, South Africa

Tasting Note: A South-African rosé with delicious complexity and wonderful biscuit notes that is a level above the developing mass of sparkling rosés on the market.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, CabShiraz 2011, Sol y Sombra and Parenti Vineyards, North Coast, California, Wine Casual
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May 5, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, CabShiraz 2011 – Yummy, Delicious & Special

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, CabShiraz 2011, Sol y Sombra and Parenti Vineyards, North Coast, California

Tasting Note: This cabernet-shiraz blend soothes your palate in a reserved, elegant style purposefully withholding the flaunting of its obvious strength.[Read more]

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Scott Paul, La Paulée Pinot Noir 2011, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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April 30, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Scott Paul La Paulée Pinot Noir 2011 – Enjoyable with Some Barnyard Elements

Scott Paul, La Paulée Pinot Noir 2011, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: An enjoyable, Oregon pinot noir that would pair well with a midweek meal.[Read more]

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Angove Family Winemakers, Shiraz 2011, Warboys Vineyard, McLaren Vale, Australia, Wine Casual
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February 11, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Angove Family Winemakers Shiraz 2011 – Perfumed Aromatics with Enjoyable Structure

Angove Family Winemakers, Shiraz 2011, Warboys Vineyard, McLaren Vale, Australia

Tasting Note: A shiraz with a fruity midpalate and concentration on the finish.[Read more]

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