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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.

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worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Cathedral Ridge’

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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Cathedral Ridge, Grenache 2019, Columbia Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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February 4, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cathedral Ridge Grenache 2019 – Wonderful Florality and a Rich Bouquet

Cathedral Ridge, Grenache 2019, Columbia Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A grenache with wonderful florality and a rich bouquet.[Read more]

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Maryhill Winery
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December 23, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

An Enjoyable Afternoon Visit to Maryhill Winery and Cathedral Ridge Winery

I visited Maryhill Winery and Cathedral Ridge Winery during a post-conference tour of the 2018 Wine Blogger’s Conference.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Visit with Maryhill Winery at Wine Bloggers Conference 2018.
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December 22, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Visiting Walla Walla, Washington and Highlights from the Wine Bloggers Conference 2018

I had another great time at the Wine Bloggers Conference this year which was held in Walla Walla, Washington on October 4 -7, 2018.[Read more]

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Cathedral Ridge, Necessity White 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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December 16, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cathedral Ridge Necessity White 2017 – Who Knew (Outside Alsace) a Pinot Gris & Dry Riesling Mix Could Taste so Good?

Cathedral Ridge, Necessity White 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: Who knew (outside Alsace) a pinot gris and dry-riesling mix could taste so good?[Read more]

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Cathedral Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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December 15, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cathedral Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Experience Pure, Unadulterated Cabernet

Cathedral Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: Cabernet sauvignon is often overmanipulated with oak, but not this one.[Read more]

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