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All Posts Tagged ‘2016’

Domaine de L’Idylle, Divine Alpine Roussanne 2016, IGP Blanc Allobrogie, France, Wine Casual
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May 13, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de L’Idylle Divine Alpine Roussanne 2016 – The Lighter, Fresh-Fruit Side of Roussanne

Domaine de L’Idylle, Divine Alpine Roussanne 2016, IGP Blanc Allobrogie, France

Tasting Note: A roussanne that expresses the lighter, fresh-fruit side of the grape with a pleasing chalky character.[Read more]

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Herdade do Peso, Colheita Tinto 2016, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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May 11, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Herdade do Peso Colheita Tinto 2016 – The Double Threat of Aromatics & Body

Herdade do Peso, Colheita Tinto 2016, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: Alentejo wines remain under the radar which will benefit you when you look for it at the wine store like this concentrated red blend that would intrigue and impress a cabernet lover.[Read more]

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Eifel-Pfeiffer’s, Trocken Riesling 2016, Mosel, France, Wine Casual
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May 8, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Eifel-Pfeiffer Trocken Riesling 2016 – A Fruit -Forward Styled Porch Sipper

Eifel-Pfeiffer, Trocken Riesling 2016, Mosel, France

Tasting Note: A Mosel riesling with classic Mosel fruit in a fruit-forward style that is perfect for midweek.[Read more]

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Vinessens, La Casica Del Abuelo 2016, Alicante, Spain, Wine Casual
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April 24, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Vinessens La Casica Del Abuelo 2016 – Black-Fruit, Leather & Hints of Cigar Box Abound

Vinessens, La Casica Del Abuelo 2016, Alicante, Spain

Tasting Note: Black-fruit, leather and hints of cigar box abound in this monastrell-dominated red blend.[Read more]

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Frankenseele, Spätburgunder 2016, Franken, Germany, Wine Casual
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April 15, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Frankenseele Spätburgunder 2016 – Pinot Noir in a Proletariat Style That Should Accompany More Meals

Frankenseele, Spätburgunder 2016, Franken, Germany

Tasting Note: Spätburgunder in a proletariat style that should accompany more meals.[Read more]

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Reserva D’Amizade, Friendship Fado Riserva 2016, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal, Wine Casual
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April 12, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Reserva D’Amizade Friendship Fado Riserva 2016 – Great Quality for the Price Point

Reserva D’Amizade, Friendship Fado Riserva 2016, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal

Tasting Note: A silky red blend from Portugal that doesn’t bang you over the head with fruit, but rather delights from its midpalate subtlety.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Tannat 2016, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, Capay Valley, California, Wine Casual
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April 4, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Tannat 2016 – A Blending Grape Shines Alone

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Tannat 2016, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, Capay Valley, California

Tasting Note: A blending grape shines alone outside of Uruguay which is known worldwide for tannat.[Read more]

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Scott Paul, Ribbon Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Ribbon Ridge, Oregon, Wine Casual
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April 3, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Scott Paul Ribbon Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 – A Solid Pinot Noir with a Mostly Straightforward Fruit Profile

Scott Paul, Ribbon Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Ribbon Ridge, Oregon

Tasting Note: A solid pinot noir with a mostly straightforward fruit profile.[Read more]

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Gotsa, Mtsvane 2016, Asureti Valley, Kartli, Georgia, Wine Casual
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March 27, 2021
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Gotsa Mtsvane 2016 – An Affirmative Wine Geek Orange Wine

Gotsa, Mtsvane 2016, Asureti Valley, Kartli, Georgia

Tasting Note: Georgian orange wines are hard to find and many are delicious when you find them.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Zora’s Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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March 22, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Winemaker’s Reserve Zora’s Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 – Showcases Ageability of California Pinot Noir

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Zora’s Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: Silky, supple and red-bouquet filled, this 2006 pinot noir showcases the ageability of California pinot noir.[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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