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All Posts Tagged ‘2016’

Hanna, Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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July 5, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hanna Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – A Suprisingly Pétillant White

Hanna, Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: A sauvignon blanc that offers an unexpected and welcome burst of bubbles that will expand your perception of the realm of possibilities of what the grape varietal can deliver in your glass.[Read more]

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Trivento, Reserve Malbec 2016, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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July 4, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Trivento Reserve Malbec 2016 – Blooms in Your Glass

Trivento, Reserve Malbec 2016, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A malbec that needs time to open up in your glass.[Read more]

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Colmant, Methode Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2016, Western Cape, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 4, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Colmant Methode Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2016 – Among the Heavier of Rosé Sparkling Wines

Colmant, Methode Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2016, Western Cape, South Africa

Tasting Note: If you like brut rosé sparklers, this will be among the heavier of styles.[Read more]

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Dieu Donné, Merlot 2016, Franschhoek, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 3, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Dieu Donné Merlot 2016 – Somewhat Reminiscent of Cabernet Franc on the Nose

Dieu Donné, Merlot 2016, Franschhoek, South Africa

Tasting Note: A merlot that is somewhat reminiscent of cabernet franc on the nose, but definitively merlot on the palate.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Reserva Malbec 2016, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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July 2, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Malbec 2016 – A Basic, Black-Fruit Forward Malbec with Body

Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Reserva Malbec 2016, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A basic, black-fruit forward malbec with body.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Tinguiririca Malbec 2016, Marchigue, Chile, Wine Casual
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July 1, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Tinguiririca Malbec 2016 – Bursting with Black Fruit

Concha Y Toro, Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Ribera del Tinguiririca Malbec 2016, Marchigue, Chile

Tasting Note: A malbec with flavor concentration and bursting with black fruit.[Read more]

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Lynx, Shiraz 2016, Franschhoek, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 1, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lynx Shiraz 2016 – Has Bite & Structure

Lynx, Shiraz 2016, Franschhoek, South Africa

Tasting Note: A shiraz with some bite and structure.[Read more]

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Lynx, Xanache 2016, Franschhoek, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 30, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lynx Xanache 2016 – A Red Blend that Displays Elegant Winemaking

Lynx, Xanache 2016, Franschhoek, South Africa

Tasting Note: A Bordeaux-styled red blend that displays elegant winemaking.[Read more]

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Babylonstoren, Shiraz 2016, Western Cape, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 21, 2018
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Babylonstoren Shiraz 2016 – Well Made with Flavor Intensity

Babylonstoren, Shiraz 2016, Western Cape, South Africa

Tasting Note: A well-made shiraz that shows ripe, black fruit and flavor intensity.[Read more]

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Babylonstoren, Babel Red Blend 2016, Western Cape, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 20, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Babylonstoren Babel Red Blend 2016 – A Blend with Juicy Ripe Fruit & Bite

Babylonstoren, Babel Red Blend 2016, Western Cape, South Africa

Tasting Note: A red blend with juicy, ripe fruit and bite.[Read more]

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