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Focus and further
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Seriously.

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

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worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Willm, Reserve Pinot Gris 2014, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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June 27, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Willm Reserve Pinot Gris 2014 – Lots of Body and Ripe Understated Fruit

Willm, Reserve Pinot Gris 2014, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: A creamy, slightly-off-dry pinot gris from Alsace with lots of body, and ripe, understated fruit.[Read more]

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Domaine du Bouchot, Pouilly Fumé 2016, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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June 26, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine du Bouchot Pouilly Fumé 2016 – Restrained & Distinctly French in Style

Domaine du Bouchot, Pouilly Fumé 2016, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A bright Pouilly Fumé that presents sauvignon blanc in a restrained and distinctly French style.[Read more]

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Sébastien Dampt, Chablis 2016, Burgundy, France, Wine Casual
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June 23, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sébastien Dampt Chablis 2016 – Captures Classic Elements of the Region’s Signature Style

Sébastien Dampt, Chablis 2016, Burgundy, France

Tasting Note: A Chablis that captures many classic elements of the region’s signature style.[Read more]

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Sylvain Dussort, Cuvée des Ormes Bourgogne Blanc 2015, Burgundy, France, Wine Casual
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June 19, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sylvain Dussort Cuvée des Ormes Bourgogne Blanc 2015 – Pairs Subtlety with Barely-There Oak

Sylvain Dussort, Cuvée des Ormes Bourgogne Blanc 2015, Burgundy, France

Tasting Note: A white Burgundy with subtle, barely-there oak that adds just the perfect amount of vanilla to counterbalance the fruit.[Read more]

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Clos du Moulin aux Moines, Bulles de Moulin, France, Wine Casual
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June 13, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Clos du Moulin aux Moines Bulles de Moulin – A Sparkling Wine that Sings

Clos du Moulin aux Moines, Bulles de Moulin, France

Tasting Note: A sparkling wine that sings.[Read more]

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Chateau de la Roulerie, Les Camélias Rosé 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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June 12, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chateau de la Roulerie Les Camélias Rosé 2015 – Shows Varietal Character of Component Grapes

Chateau de la Roulerie, Les Camélias Rosé 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon rosé blend that expresses discernable elements of each grape giving this rosé character.[Read more]

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Gérard Bertrand, Crémant de Limoux Brut Rosé 2015, Limoux, France, Wine Casual
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June 7, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Gérard Bertrand Crémant de Limoux Brut Rosé 2015 – A Sparkling Rosé that Doesn’t Disappoint

Gérard Bertrand, Crémant de Limoux Brut Rosé 2015, Limoux, France

Tasting Note: A dry, fruit-filled sparkling rosé from Limoux in the south of France.[Read more]

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Les Vins Luzy-Macarez, Rive Dorée Viré-Clessé 2016, Burgundy, France, Wine Casual
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June 5, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Les Vins Luzy-Macarez Rive Dorée Viré-Clessé 2016 – Reserved Green Fruit & Midpalate Concentration

Les Vins Luzy-Macarez, Rive Dorée Viré-Clessé 2016, Burgundy, France

Tasting Note: A white Burgundy with reserved green-fruit and midpalate concentration.[Read more]

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Domaine de Mourchon, Châteauneuf du Pape 2015, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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June 2, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de Mourchon Châteauneuf du Pape 2015 – A Special Treat

Domaine de Mourchon, Châteauneuf du Pape 2015, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: Deep-intensity ruby in color, this wine has a pronounced-intensity, aromatic nose of rose petal, violet blossom, raspberry puree, blackberry essence and red currant.[Read more]

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Domaine d’Aupilhac, Les Cocalières 2015, Languedoc, France, Wine Casual
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May 27, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine d’Aupilhac Les Cocalières 2015 – A GSM that Reminds You of the Northern Rhone

Domaine d’Aupilhac, Les Cocalières 2015, Languedoc, France

Tasting Note: A GSM that will remind you of the Northern Rhone.[Read more]

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