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Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Bourdes Chinon 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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March 25, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin Les Bourdes Chinon 2017 – Chinon in a Slightly-Riper Style Than You May Normally Associate with Loire Cabernet Franc

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, Les Bourdes Chinon 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Chinon in a slightly riper in style than you may normally associate with Loire cabernet franc that is due to a favorable warm-weather vintage in 2017.[Read more]

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La Fontaine Aux Fougères, Myosotis Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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March 24, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

La Fontaine Aux Fougères Myosotis Bourgueil 2017 – An Earthy Cabernet Franc

La Fontaine Aux Fougères, Myosotis Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Bourgueil for cabernet franc lovers who appreciate their wine in an earthy style.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2017, Zora’s Vineyard – Clone 777, Olivet Road Reserve, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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March 17, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 – A Fine Pinot Noir

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2017, Zora’s Vineyard – Clone 777, Olivet Road Reserve, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A pinot noir with a fulsome midpalate bursting with red fruit.[Read more]

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Pasqua, Famiglia Pasqua Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG 2017, Veneto, Italy, Wine Casual
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December 15, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pasqua Famiglia Pasqua Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG 2017 – Balanced Strength & Restraint

Pasqua, Famiglia Pasqua Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG 2017, Veneto, Italy

Tasting Note: The flagship Amarone Della Valpolicella from Pasqua that balances strength and restraint – like a bicep at rest 12 hours after a workout.[Read more]

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La Fontaine Aux Fougères, Pensee Des Champs Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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November 20, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

La Fontaine Aux Fougères Pensee Des Champs Bourgueil 2017 – Cabernet Franc Like This Is Why I Adore Bourgueil

La Fontaine Aux Fougères, Pensee Des Champs Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Bourgueil that captures the essential fruit and herbal essence that is Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Prieler, Johanneshöhe Blaufränkisch 2017, Burgenland, Austria, Wine Casual
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October 24, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Prieler Johanneshöhe Blaufränkisch 2017 – A Good, Entry-Level Blaufränkisch with a Hearty Midpalate

Prieler, Johanneshöhe Blaufränkisch 2017, Burgenland, Austria

Tasting Note: A good, entry-level blaufränkisch with a hearty midpalate.[Read more]

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Rapariga Da Quinta, Reserva Tinto 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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October 19, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Rapariga Da Quinta Reserva Tinto 2017 – Vibrant & Rich Black Fruit

Rapariga Da Quinta, Reserva Tinto 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: An Alentejano red blend led with Alicante Bouschet that gives way to rich black fruit.[Read more]

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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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