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Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Carmenere 2016, Peumo, Chile, Wine Casual
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September 11, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2016 – Lots of Generous Fruit

Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Carmenere 2016, Peumo, Chile

Tasting Note: A carmenere with concentration, body and lots of generous fruit that would pair well with many-a-grilled meat dish.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Maipo, Chile, Wine Casual
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September 10, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Reminds You Why the World Fell in Love with Chilean Cabernet

Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha, Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Maipo, Chile

Tasting Note: A cabernet sauvignon that reminds you why the world fell in love with Chilean cabernet.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay 2016, Limari, Chile, Wine Casual
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September 7, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay 2016 – Competes with Burgundy & Napa at a Much Better Price Point

Concha Y Toro, Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay 2016, Limari, Chile

Tasting Note: A chardonnay that competes with Burgundy and Napa, and at a much better price point.[Read more]

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Chalk Hill, Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Chalk Hill, California, Wine Casual
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September 5, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – A Stand Out that Expresses Varietal Typicity at its Best

Chalk Hill, Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Chalk Hill, California

Tasting Note: A sauvignon blanc with flavor intensity, body and lovely aromatics that is a standout and expresses varietal typicity at its best.[Read more]

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Neethlingshof Estate, Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 22, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Neethlingshof Estate Chenin Blanc 2016 – Slightly Petillant with Apple & Pear Fruit

Neethlingshof Estate, Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity lemon in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of just-picked red apple, green pear, star fruit and apple blossom with hints of lees.[Read more]

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Fram, Cinsault 2016, Citrusdal Mountain, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 13, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fram Cinsault 2016 – Lacks Flavor Intensity & Concentration

Fram, Cinsault 2016, Citrusdal Mountain, South Africa

Tasting Note: This cinsault lacks flavor intensity and concentration.[Read more]

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Casillero del Diablo Carmenere, Wine Casual
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July 12, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2016 – Sensual and Silky as a Velvet Glove

Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2016, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A carmenere that is sensual and silky as a velvet glove stored in a handmade, cedar case.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Cachapoal, DO Peumo, Carmenere 2016, Peumo, Chile, Wine Casual
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July 9, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Cachapoal DO Peumo Carmenere 2016 – A Fine, Delicate Carmenere that Shows Cool-Weather Influences

Concha Y Toro, Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Cachapoal, DO Peumo, Carmenere 2016, Peumo, Chile

Tasting Note: A carmenere with reserve, subtlety and a multifaceted flavor profile.[Read more]

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Hidden Asset, Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards Red Wine 2016, Santa Barbara County, California, Wine Casual
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July 8, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hidden Asset Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards Red Wine 2016 – An Attractive Bouquet and Body

Hidden Asset, Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards Red Wine 2016, Santa Barbara County, California

Tasting Note: A Santa Barbara red blend with an attractive bouquet and body.[Read more]

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Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2016, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 8, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2016 – Lots of Value for the Price Point & Quality Level

Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2016, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: A soft-textured syrah that offers lots of great value for the price point and quality level.[Read more]

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    3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley

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    Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability Efforts

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