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All Posts Tagged ‘2018’

Roger Goulart, Reserva Cava Brut 2018, Catalonia, Spain, Wine Casual
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August 31, 2024
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Roger Goulart Reserva Cava Brut 2018 – A Supple Delight

Roger Goulart, Reserva Cava Brut 2018, Catalonia, Spain

Tasting Note: Aged Reserva Cava is a delight that more people should experience.[Read more]

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Alta Alella Mirgin, Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava 2018, Catalonia, Spain, Wine Casual
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August 25, 2024
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Alta Alella Mirgin Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava 2018 – An Affordable Luxury

Alta Alella Mirgin, Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava 2018, Catalonia, Spain

Tasting Note: This aged, Gran Reserva cava proves why when looking for sparkling wine, cava deserves your attention.[Read more]

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Triacca, Prestigio 2018, Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Italy, Wine Casual
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August 22, 2024
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Triacca Prestigio 2018 – Silky with Impressive Length

Triacca, Prestigio 2018, Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Italy

Tasting Note: Ruby in color with garnet around the edges befitting its age, this wine has a nose of crushed-dried red cherry, red raspberry puree, strawberry and hints of vanilla baking spice.[Read more]

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Domaine de la Cotelleraie, Gérald Vallée Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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September 25, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de la Cotelleraie Gérald Vallée Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil 2018 – A Savory Loire Cabernet Franc

Domaine de la Cotelleraie, Gérald Vallée Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A savory Loire cabernet franc for those who adore it made in the classic, cool-weather style.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Barbara 2018, San Francisco Bay, Sandy Lane Vineyard, California, Wine Casual
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July 17, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Reserve Barbara 2018 – Barbera Done in an Attractive, Ripe, Fruit-Forward Style

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Barbara 2018, San Francisco Bay, Sandy Lane Vineyard, California

Tasting Note: A barbera done in an attractive, ripe, fruit-forward style.[Read more]

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Selva Capuzza, Lugana Riserva Menasasso 2018, Lombardy, Italy, Wine Casual
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April 7, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Selva Capuzza Lugana Riserva Menasasso 2018 – A Great Example of Lugana Riserva

Selva Capuzza, Lugana Riserva Menasasso 2018, Lombardy, Italy

Tasting Note: A dry Lugana white wine with subtlety and an underlying layer of green fruit.[Read more]

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Medolago Albani, Valcalepio Rosso 2018, Lombardy, Italy, Wine Casual
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March 23, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Medolago Albani Valcalepio Rosso 2018 – Straightforward & Hearty

Medolago Albani, Valcalepio Rosso 2018, Lombardy, Italy

Tasting Note: A good everyday drinking wine that pairs with a variety of dishes.[Read more]

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Château du Hureau, Tuffe Saumur Champigny 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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March 14, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Château du Hureau Tuffe Saumur Champigny 2018 – A Brainy, Loire Cabernet Franc

Château du Hureau, Tuffe Saumur Champigny 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A very terroir-centric version of cabernet franc from Saumur Champigny that delights the senses.[Read more]

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El Capricho, Aguará Special Reserve Tannat 2018, Durazno, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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February 21, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

El Capricho Aguará Special Reserve Tannat 2018 – A Substantial Tannat with Leathery Notes

El Capricho, Aguará Special Reserve Tannat 2018, Durazno, Uruguay

Tasting Note: A substantial tannat with a good mixture of black fruit and leathery notes.[Read more]

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Antigua Bodega Stagnari, Prima Donna Crianza en Roble Tannat 2018, Canelones, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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February 9, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Antigua Bodega Stagnari Prima Donna Crianza en Roble Tannat 2018 – Alluring on the Nose with Ripe-Fruit Follow Through

Antigua Bodega Stagnari, Prima Donna Crianza en Roble Tannat 2018, Canelones, Uruguay

Tasting Note: A tannat that is alluring on the nose and follows through with ripe, red-and-black fruit.[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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    What to Expect from a Trentodoc Sparkling Wine, and How They Compare to Other Traditional-Method Sparkling Wines

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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

  • Giro Ribot, Paul Cheneau Brut Rosé Cava, Catalonia, Spain, Wine Casual
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    Giro Ribot Paul Cheneau Brut Rosé Cava – Supple & Delicate

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  • Bouza Viñedos & Bodega, Albariño 2024, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Bouza Viñedos & Bodega Albariño 2024 – Spritely, Zesty with an Earthy Quality

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  • Codorníu, Ars Collecta Brut Cava, Catalonia, Spain, Wine Casual
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    Codorníu Ars Collecta Brut Cava – Captures Cava’s Innate Beauty

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  • Los Cerros de San Juan, Familie Lahusen Single-Vineyard Riesling 2023, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Los Cerros de San Juan Familie Lahusen Single-Vineyard Riesling 2023 – A Playful Wine with Loads of Freshness

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  • Garzon, Single Vineyard Albariño 2023, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Garzon Single Vineyard Albariño 2023 – Flirty & Complex

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

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Books & Movie Reviews

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