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Wine Casual

Focus and further
your wine learning
the systematic and casual way.
Seriously.

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Loire Valley, France
Jumilla, Yecla, Alicante & Jerez Spain &
Western Cape, South Africa
Spending up to 91 months focusing
on wines from these 3 regions and more from
January 2015 – July 2022.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts Tagged ‘2017’

Domaine Diochon, Cuvée Vielles Vignes Moulin-á-Vent 2017, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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May 22, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Diochon Cuvée Vielles Vignes Moulin-á-Vent 2017 – An Elegant Cru Beaujolais

Domaine Diochon, Cuvée Vielles Vignes Moulin-á-Vent 2017, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A Moulin-á-Vent with welcome concentration and robustness for a Beaujolais.[Read more]

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Viña Aquitania, Lazuli Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Maipo Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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April 17, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Viña Aquitania Lazuli Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – A Silky, Velvet-Glove of a Cabernet Sauvignon

Viña Aquitania, Lazuli Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Maipo Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A silky, velvet-glove of a cabernet sauvignon from Chile’s Maipo Valley.[Read more]

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Bestheim, Anne de K Pinot Gris 2017, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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April 6, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bestheim Anne de K Pinot Gris 2017 – Beautiful Ripe Fruit & Concentration

Bestheim, Anne de K Pinot Gris 2017, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: A pinot gris from Alsace with beautiful ripe fruit and concentration that presents the grape in its signature form.[Read more]

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Flotsam & Jetsam, Stalwart Cinsault 2017, Western Cape, South Africa, Wine Casual
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April 4, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Flotsam & Jetsam Stalwart Cinsault 2017 – Fresh, Energetic & Red-Fruit Filled

Flotsam & Jetsam, Stalwart Cinsault 2017, Western Cape, South Africa

Tasting Note: Cinsault from South Africa is one of my all-time favorites, and this fresh, vibrant and red-fruit-filled cinsault is a great example of what this grape has to offer.[Read more]

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Cathedral Ridge, Syrah 2017, Columbia Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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February 6, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cathedral Ridge Syrah 2017- An Expressive Syrah with Subtlety

Cathedral Ridge, Syrah 2017, Columbia Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: An expressive syrah with a subtlety that is eminently accessible.[Read more]

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Plaisance Ranch, Papa Joe’s Private Stash Pinot Noir 2017, Applegate Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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January 5, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Plaisance Ranch Papa Joe’s Private Stash Pinot Noir 2017 – Great Value for the Money for Oregon Pinot Noir

Plaisance Ranch, Papa Joe’s Private Stash Pinot Noir 2017, Applegate Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A wine that is a great a value for the money for an Oregon pinot noir.[Read more]

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2 Hawk Vineyard & Winery, Darow Series Viognier 2017, Rogue Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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December 30, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

2 Hawk Vineyard & Winery Darow Series Viognier 2017 – A Complex Viognier That Pleases the Senses

2 Hawk Vineyard & Winery, Darow Series Viognier 2017, Rogue Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: An old-world leaning viognier with just-ripened, orchard fruit and a light touch of oak.[Read more]

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Naumes Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2017, Rogue Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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November 12, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Naumes Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2017 – Reserved, Just-Ripened Fruit and a Hint of the Old World

Naumes Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2017, Rogue Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A Rogue-Valley, Oregon pinot noir with reserved, just-ripened fruit and a hint of the old world.[Read more]

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Bending Branch Winery, Tannat 2017, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 30, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bending Branch Winery Tannat 2017 – Truly A Tannat Treat

Bending Branch Winery, Tannat 2017, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas Tannat that is teaming with concentrated, brooding, black fruit that sings.[Read more]

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Fall Creek Vineyards, ExTerra Tempranillo 2017, Salt Lick Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 28, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fall Creek Vineyards ExTerra Tempranillo 2017 – A Serious Tempranillo That Could Tackle a Steak

Fall Creek Vineyards, ExTerra Tempranillo 2017, Salt Lick Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, Texas

Tasting Note: A strong, serious tempranillo with body and texture that could tackle a steak![Read more]

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