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All Posts Tagged ‘2017’

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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Ron Yates, Tempranillo 2017, Friesen Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 26, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ron Yates Tempranillo 2017 – Fulsome & Radiates Complexity

Ron Yates, Tempranillo 2017, Friesen Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas tempranillo that is no pushover with body, power and hair on its chest![Read more]

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Coelheiros Tinto 2017, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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October 16, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Coelheiros Tinto 2017 – A Red Blend Cabernet-Sauvignon Lovers Will Adore

Coelheiros, Tinto 2017, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A concentrated, Alentejo red blend from Portugal brimming with black fruit; the kind of blend cabernet-sauvignon lovers will adore.[Read more]

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Chalk Hill, Pinot Noir 2017, Sonoma Coast, California, Wine Casual
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October 7, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chalk Hill Pinot Noir 2017 – Supple with Just-Ripened Fruit

Chalk Hill, Pinot Noir 2017, Sonoma Coast, California

Tasting Note: A supple pinot noir with just-ripened red fruit.[Read more]

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Esporão, Murças Assobio Red 2017, Douro, Portugal, Wine Casual
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August 8, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporão Murças Assobio Red 2017 – A Pleasing, Touriga-Nacional-Led Red Blend

Esporão, Murças Assobio Red 2017, Douro, Portugal

Tasting Note: A Touriga-Nacional-led red blend with pleasing midpalate concentration and black fruit.[Read more]

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Domaine Roche, Côtes du Rhone 2017, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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July 21, 2021
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Domaine Roche Côtes du Rhone 2017 – Solid with Somewhat-Reserved Fruit and an Elegant Mouthfeel

Domaine Roche, Côtes du Rhone 2017, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Côtes du Rhone with solid, somewhat-reserved fruit and an elegant mouthfeel.[Read more]

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Domaine de l’Idylle, Cruet Savoie 2017, France, Wine Casual
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July 17, 2021
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Domaine de l’Idylle Cruet Savoie 2017 – A Fresh, Low-Alcohol White Blend Bubbling with Bright Flavors

Domaine de l’Idylle, Cruet Savoie 2017, France

Tasting Note: A fresh, low-alcohol white blend bubbling with bright flavors that refresh the palate.[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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Wine Reviews

  • João Portugal Ramos, Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    João Portugal Ramos Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023 – A Velvet Glove in a Bottle

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  • Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Branco White 2024, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão Branco White 2024 – Rich with Tropical Fruit

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  • Perla del Garda, Garda Bianco 2023, Italy, Wine Casual
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    Perla del Garda Garda Bianco 2023 – Pleasantly Multi-Dimensional

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  • Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Tinto Red 2021, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão Tinto Red 2021 – Elegant & Svelte

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  • Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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    February 22, 2026
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    Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – Mineral Driven & Lemon Kissed

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  • Vergelegen Wine Estate's VClub Brings South African Wine to U.S.
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    Vergelegen Wine Estate’s “V Club” Brings South African Wine to the U.S.

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  • 3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine, Wine Casual
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    3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine

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  • Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room, Wine Casual
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    April 25, 2022
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    Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

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    February 6, 2022
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    Slow Wine New York 2022

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Books & Movie Reviews

  • Book Review & Wine Pairing: Malbec Mon Amour - A Definitive Guide to Malbec by One of Argentina’s Most Important Wine-Producing Families, the Catena Family
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  • Book Review: The Wine Taster’s Journal – A Wine Lover’s Little Black Book
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