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Focus and further
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the systematic and casual way.
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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Domaine Sylvie Spielmann, Brut Nature Crémant d’Alsace, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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July 25, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Sylvie Spielmann Brut Nature Crémant d’Alsace – A Crémant with Texture and Minerality

Domaine Sylvie Spielmann, Brut Nature Crémant d’Alsace, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: A brut crémant with texture. [Read more]

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Beatrice & Pascal Lambert, Les Graves Chinon 2014, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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July 24, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Beatrice & Pascal Lambert Les Graves Chinon 2014 – A Smooth, Everyday Cabernet Franc

Beatrice & Pascal Lambert, Les Graves Chinon 2014, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A smooth, everyday Chinon that is slightly ahead of the pack.[Read more]

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Marie de Beauregard, Saumur Champigny 2014, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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July 23, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Marie de Beauregard Saumur Champigny 2014 – A Food Friendly Cabernet Franc

Marie de Beauregard, Saumur Champigny 2014, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A food-friendly, Loire red that can accommodate a range of dishes.[Read more]

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Domaine des Gaudets, Côte du Py Morgon 2015, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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July 21, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine des Gaudets Côte du Py Morgon 2015 – A Serious, Grown-Up Gamay

Domaine des Gaudets, Côte du Py Morgon 2015, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A serious Beaujolais for gamay lovers who appreciate concentration and depth.[Read more]

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Domaine St. Damien, Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas 2014, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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July 19, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine St. Damien Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas 2014 – An Elegant Rhone Blend

Domaine St. Damien, Les Souteyrades Vieilles Vignes Gigondas 2014, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Rhone blend that delivers an elegant, medium-bodied expression of just-ripened red-and-black fruit.[Read more]

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Urban Provence, Rosé 2017, Côtes de Provence, France, Wine Casual
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July 11, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Urban Provence Rosé 2017 – A Fun, Easy-Going Rosé

Urban Provence, Rosé 2017, Côtes de Provence, France

Tasting Note: The best way to transport yourself to France is to enjoy a rosé from Provence while the sun is on your skin, and this bottle will take you there.[Read more]

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Michel Chapoutier, Les Vignes de Bila Haut Rosé 2017, IGP Pays d’Oc, France, Wine Casual
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July 10, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Michel Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila Haut Rosé 2017 – Has More Personality Than Most Rosé

Michel Chapoutier, Les Vignes de Bila Haut Rosé 2017, IGP Pays d’Oc, France

Tasting Note: A rosé with body, summer-red fruit and enjoyable mid-palate complexity.[Read more]

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Ferraton Père & Fils, Samorëns Côtes du Rhône 2017, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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July 7, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ferraton Père & Fils Samorëns Côtes du Rhône 2017 – Combines Minerality and Freshness

Ferraton Père & Fils, Samorëns Côtes du Rhône 2017, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Côtes du Rhône rosé that combines minerality and the freshness one enjoys in a white wine with the body and depth one appreciates in a red wine in an oh-so-wonderful shade of rosé.[Read more]

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Domaine Jean-Claude et Nicolas Fayolle, La Rochette Crozes-Hermitage 2015, Rhône, France, Wine Casual
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March 10, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Jean-Claude et Nicolas Fayolle La Rochette Crozes-Hermitage 2015 – A Solid Rhône Blend

Domaine Jean-Claude et Nicolas Fayolle, La Rochette Crozes-Hermitage 2015, Rhône, France

Tasting Note: A solid Rhône blend made by an independent producer.[Read more]

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Francois Blanchard, Boisson Vivante 2016, Le Grand Clére Cabernet Franc, Vin De France, France, Wine Casual
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March 9, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Francois Blanchard Boisson Vivante 2016 – Who Knew Cabernet Franc Could Taste Even Better as a Bubbly?

Francois Blanchard, Boisson Vivante 2016, Le Grand Clére Cabernet Franc, Vin De France, France

Tasting Note: Who knew cabernet franc could taste even better when bottled under pressure and made slightly bubbly?[Read more]

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