Wine Casual

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

Menu Info
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • RATINGS
  • SAMPLES
  • ARCHIVES
  • CONTACT

Wine Casual

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

Wine Regions Wine Casual
is Focusing on Now

The Loire, France,
Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

SEARCH

FILTER BY

  • Image
  • Gallery
  • Quote
  • Status
  • Link
  • Video
  • Audio

Follow Us

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

All Posts Tagged ‘2017’

Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Domaine de Roche Guillon, Fleurie 2017, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
Article
February 26, 2021
0 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de Roche Guillon Fleurie 2017 – Good Weekday Gamay

Domaine de Roche Guillon, Fleurie 2017, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A Fleurie that expresses the light, playful side of Beaujolais coupled with rich aromatics.[Read more]

  • Tweet
  • Pin It
Immich Anker, Alte Reben Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling 2017, Mosel, Germany, Wine Casual
Article
February 24, 2021
0 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Immich Anker Alte Reben Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling 2017 – A Bright, Citrus-Forward Riesling

Immich Anker, Alte Reben Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling 2017, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: A bright, citrus-forward riesling with the sunny elements one adores in Mosel riesling accompanied by zesty, citrus character that enlivens the palate.[Read more]

  • Tweet
  • Pin It
Immich Anker, Enkircher Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese 2017, Mosel, Germany, Wine Casual
Article
February 12, 2021
0 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Immich Anker Enkircher Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese 2017 – Medium Throttle with a Reserved Riesling Character

Immich Anker, Enkircher Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese 2017, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: A medium-throttle Mosel riesling with a more reserved riesling character.[Read more]

  • Tweet
  • Pin It
Charles Woodson’s Intercept, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Paso Robles, California. Wine Casual
Article
February 3, 2021
1 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Charles Woodson’s Intercept Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Cabernet Lovers Come Hither

Charles Woodson’s Intercept, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Paso Robles, California

Tasting Note: A substantial Paso Robles cabernet sauvignon with depth, concentration, body and balance.[Read more]

  • Tweet
  • Pin It
Francisque Lapandéry, Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
Article
January 30, 2021
0 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Francisque Lapandéry Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2017 – A Loire Gamay Favorite

Francisque Lapandéry, Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A favorite Loire gamay of mine even though it is more restrained in character than the 2016 vintage.[Read more]

  • Tweet
  • Pin It
Herdade de São Miguel, Colheita Seleccionada 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
Article
January 26, 2021
0 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada 2017 – A Red-Fruit Forward Red Blend with Added Oomph

Herdade de São Miguel, Colheita Seleccionada 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A red-fruit forward red blend with added oomph that will make you want to seek out more Portuguese wines.[Read more]

  • Tweet
  • Pin It
Francois Blanchard, Boisson Vivante 2017, Le Grand Clére Cabernet Franc, Vin De France, France, Wine Casual
Article
January 7, 2021
0 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Francois Blanchard Boisson Vivante 2017 – Who Knew Sparkling Cabernet Franc Could Be So Good?

Francois Blanchard, Boisson Vivante 2017, Le Grand Clére Cabernet Franc, Vin De France, France

Tasting Note: Who knew sparkling cabernet franc could be so good?[Read more]

  • Tweet
  • Pin It
Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Amalthea Cellars, Legends Edition Europa II 2017, New Jersey, Wine Casual
Article
December 10, 2020
1 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Amalthea Cellars Legends Edition Europa II 2017 – Bordeaux Lovers Take Note

Amalthea Cellars, Legends Edition Europa II 2017, New Jersey

Tasting Note: A red blend with old-world reserve built on a foundation of bright, vibrant, red fruit.[Read more]

  • Tweet
  • Pin It
Amalthea Cellars, Cabernet Franc Reserve 2017, New Jersey, Wine Casual
Article
December 9, 2020
3 comments
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Amalthea Cellars Cabernet Franc Reserve 2017 – A European-Inspired, New-World Cabernet Franc

Amalthea Cellars, Cabernet Franc Reserve 2017, New Jersey

Tasting Note: A plush cabernet franc with layered-red fruit and a pleasing, silky mouthfeel that is old-world reminiscent.[Read more]

  • Tweet
  • Pin It
Beneduce Vineyards, Blue 2 Blaufränkisch 2017, New Jersey, Wine Casual
Article
December 5, 2020
1 comment
by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Beneduce Vineyards Blue 2 Blaufränkisch 2017 – Delivers Aromatically on the Nose with a Reserved Palate Experience that Channels the Old World

Beneduce Vineyards, Blue 2 Blaufränkisch 2017, New Jersey

Tasting Note: A blaufränkisch that delivers aromatically on the nose with a reserved palate experience that channels the old world.[Read more]

  • Tweet
  • Pin It
Page 6 of 22« First«...45678...20...»Last »

Read More Popular Posts

Best of Blog

  • Reggie Solomon, DipWSET, CSW, CSWS
    Link
    April 2, 2023
    comments 0

    Reggie Solomon Joins Wine Enthusiast Tasting Panel Reviewing Wines from Beaujolais & Loire Valley.

    Excited to join the tasting panel of Wine Enthusiast as a Writer at Large. I […]

  • TrentoDoc Could Become Italy’s First Organic & Sustainable Sparkling Wine DOC if Ferrari, Region’s Largest Wine Producer’s Vision Becomes Reality. Wine Casual
    Standard
    December 6, 2022
    comments 0

    TrentoDoc Could Become Italy’s First Organic & Sustainable Sparkling Wine DOC if Ferrari, Region’s Largest Wine Producer’s Vision Becomes Reality

    TrentoDoc Could Become Italy’s First Organic & Sustainable Sparkling Wine DOC if Ferrari, Region’s Largest […]

  • 3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley, Wine Casual
    Standard
    May 14, 2022
    comments 0

    3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley

    3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central […]

  • What to Expect from a Trentodoc Sparkling Wine, and How it Compares to Other Traditional-Method Sparkling Wines, Wine Casual
    Standard
    February 23, 2022
    comments 0

    What to Expect from a Trentodoc Sparkling Wine, and How They Compare to Other Traditional-Method Sparkling Wines

    What to Expect from a Trentodoc Sparkling Wine, and How They Compare to Other Traditional-Method […]

  • Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability Efforts, Wine Casual
    Standard
    January 30, 2022
    comments 0

    Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability Efforts

    Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability […]

Wine Reviews

  • João Portugal Ramos, Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
    Standard
    March 6, 2026
    comments 0

    João Portugal Ramos Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023 – A Velvet Glove in a Bottle

    João Portugal Ramos, Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023, Alentejo, Portugal Tasting Note: This wine […]

  • Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Branco White 2024, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
    Standard
    March 3, 2026
    comments 0

    Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão Branco White 2024 – Rich with Tropical Fruit

    Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Branco White 2024, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Tasting Note: Muddled, […]

  • Perla del Garda, Garda Bianco 2023, Italy, Wine Casual
    Standard
    February 28, 2026
    comments 0

    Perla del Garda Garda Bianco 2023 – Pleasantly Multi-Dimensional

    Perla del Garda, Garda Bianco 2023, Italy Tasting Note: This white wine blend of Chardonnay, […]

  • Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Tinto Red 2021, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
    Standard
    February 25, 2026
    comments 0

    Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão Tinto Red 2021 – Elegant & Svelte

    Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Tinto Red 2021, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Tasting Note: This […]

  • Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
    Standard
    February 22, 2026
    comments 0

    Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – Mineral Driven & Lemon Kissed

    Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California Tasting Note: This Sauvignon Blanc […]

Travel & Events

  • Standard
    November 5, 2022
    comments 0

    Spain’s Great Match New York 2022

    Spain’s Great Match New York 2022 Spain’s Great Match New York is my favorite annual […]

  • Vergelegen Wine Estate's VClub Brings South African Wine to U.S.
    Standard
    May 2, 2022
    comments 2

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

    I’ve been a big fan of South African wines since visiting South Africa in 2018.

  • 3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine, Wine Casual
    Standard
    May 1, 2022
    comments 0

    3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine

    3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine If you enjoy French wine, […]

  • Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room, Wine Casual
    Standard
    April 25, 2022
    comments 0

    Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

    Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting […]

  • Gallery
    February 6, 2022
    comments 2

    Slow Wine New York 2022

    After a 2021 hiatus due to Covid, the Slow Wine Tour returned to New York […]

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
    Standard
    January 10, 2023
    comments 2

    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

    Book Review & Wine Pairing: Malbec Mon Amour – A Definitive Guide to Malbec by […]

  • Book Review: The Wine Taster’s Journal – A Wine Lover’s Little Black Book
    Standard
    September 8, 2020
    comments 0

    Book Review: The Wine Taster’s Journal – A Wine Lover’s Little Black Book

    Book Review: The Wine Taster’s Journal – A Wine Lover’s Little Black Book There are […]

Up your wine game and sign up for Wine Casual newsletter

©2026 Wine Casual