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All Posts Tagged ‘Columbia Valley’

DeLille Cellars, Chaleur Blanc 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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October 13, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

DeLille Cellars Chaleur Blanc 2016 – The Semillon Shines in the White Blend

DeLille Cellars, Chaleur Blanc 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A delightful sauvignon-blanc-and-semillon blend with complexity.[Read more]

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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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Terra Pacem, Cabernet Franc 2018, Columbia Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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November 10, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Terra Pacem Cabernet Franc 2018 – An Oregon Cabernet Franc That Dips Its Toes in Loire Midpalate Expressiveness

Terra Pacem, Cabernet Franc 2018, Columbia Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: An Oregon cabernet franc that dips its toes in Loire midpalate expressiveness.[Read more]

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Cavatappi, San Pietro 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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February 23, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cavatappi San Pietro 2013 – A Generous, Sangiovese-Led Red Blend

Cavatappi, San Pietro 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: If you’ve become more intrigued with sangiovese-led red blends, this generous blend from Washington state is a good place to see how these new-world blends are being made.[Read more]

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Januik, Bacchus Vineyard Riesling 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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February 2, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Januik Bacchus Vineyard Riesling 2016 – An Old-World Leaning Riesling

Januik, Bacchus Vineyard Riesling 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A Columbia Valley riesling with a generous nose that channels the Mosel.[Read more]

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J. Bookwalter, Foreshadow Merlot 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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September 28, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

J. Bookwalter Foreshadow Merlot 2012 – Will Make You Love Merlot Again

J. Bookwalter, Foreshadow Merlot 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A fulsome merlot with body and enjoyable aromatics that leap out of your glass.[Read more]

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DeLille Cellars, Rosé 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual,
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April 16, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

DeLille Cellars Rosé 2017 – A Flavorsome Rosé with Body and Personality

DeLille Cellars, Rosé 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A flavorsome, grenache-mourvedre-cinsault rosé with body and personality.[Read more]

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Hogue, Riesling 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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April 6, 2020
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Hogue Riesling 2017 – Would Work Well as an Aperitif

Hogue, Riesling 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A good quality riesling from Columbia Valley.[Read more]

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Sonoris, Burney’s Blend 2009, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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March 23, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sonoris Burney’s Blend 2009 – A Yummy, Columbia-Valley Red Blend

Sonoris, Burney’s Blend 2009, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A rich, fruit-forward, comforting red blend from Columbia Valley.[Read more]

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