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All Posts Tagged ‘2012’

Domaine Sylvie Spielmann, Reserve Bergheim Vieilles Vignes Riesling 2012, Bergheim, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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July 27, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Sylvie Spielmann Reserve Bergheim Vieilles Vignes Riesling 2012 – Velvety Texture with a Plush Mouthfeel

Domaine Sylvie Spielmann, Reserve Bergheim Vieilles Vignes Riesling 2012, Bergheim, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: Lemon in color, this wine has a nose of lemon citrus and green grape.[Read more]

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Toro Run, Pinot Noir 2012, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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July 20, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Toro Run Pinot Noir 2012 – A Delicate, Midweek Pinot Noir

Toro Run, Pinot Noir 2012, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A delicate, mostly straightforward, mid-week pinot noir that would pair well with white meat and fish.[Read more]

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Haut Espoir, Gentle Giant 2012, Franschhoek, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 5, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Haut Espoir Gentle Giant 2012 – Elegant in Body with Lovely Aromatics

Haut Espoir, Gentle Giant 2012, Franschhoek, South Africa

Tasting Note: A silky, Bordeaux-inspired, red blend with balance between fruit and tannin.[Read more]

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De Trafford Wines, Merlot 2012, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 14, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Trafford Wines Merlot 2012 – A Pain to Grow, but Worth the Work

De Trafford Wines, Merlot 2012, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: While merlot may be a pain to produce in this region of South Africa, this wine shows why the pain is worth the work.[Read more]

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Zorgvliet, Natural Sweet Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Banghoek, South Africa, Wine Casual
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April 15, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Zorgvliet Natural Sweet Sauvignon Blanc 2012 – Beautiful Ripe-Fruit Flavors

Zorgvliet, Natural Sweet Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Banghoek, South Africa

Tasting Note: Am unintended dessert wine made by the winery because sauvignon blanc grapes for this vintage became too ripe.[Read more]

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Avontuur Estate Wine, Baccarat 2012, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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April 2, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Avontuur Estate Wine Baccarat 2012 – Accentuates Floral Elements

Avontuur Estate Wine, Baccarat 2012, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: A soft, Bordeaux-blend-styled red blend that accentuates the floral elements in the cabernet franc-based blend.[Read more]

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Herdade Do Esporão, AB Alicante Bouschet 2012, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 22, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Herdade Do Esporão AB Alicante Bouschet 2012 – If Lingerie Could be Bottled . . .

Herdade Do Esporão, AB Alicante Bouschet 2012, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: If lingerie could be bottled it’d slip off the shoulders of this wine when you bring it to your lips.[Read more]

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Adega do Monte Branco, Tinto 2012, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 18, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Adega do Monte Branco Tinto 2012 – Taste Black Fruit Made Seriously & Softly

Adega do Monte Branco, Tinto 2012, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: Taste black fruit made seriously and softly.[Read more]

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Magnum Wines Carlos Lucas, Maria Mora Enamorada Tinto, 2012, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 14, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Magnum Wines Carlos Lucas Maria Mora Enamorada Tinto 2012 – Combines Floral Aromatics & Black Fruit

Magnum Wines Carlos Lucas, Maria Mora Enamorada Tinto 2012, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: If you blend floral aromatics with black fruit, you get this wine.[Read more]

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Red Tail Ridge, Block 606 Riesling 2012, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 25, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Red Tail Ridge Block 606 Riesling 2012 – A Complex Indigenous-Yeast Riesling

Red Tail Ridge, Block 606 Riesling 2012, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A dry riesling with body and complexity.[Read more]

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