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Focus and further
your wine learning
the systematic and casual way.
Seriously.

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

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts Tagged ‘France’

Chateau de Plaisance, Entre Copains 2013, Anjou, France, Wine Casual
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October 8, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chateau de Plaisance Entre Copains 2013 – A Classic Anjou Red

Chateau de Plaisance, Entre Copains 2013, Anjou, France

Tasting Note: A classic Anjou red blend with cabernet franc leading the mix and showing the qualities the grape is known to express in the region.[Read more]

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Simonnet-Febvre, Mont de Milieu Chablis Premier Cru 2013, France, Wine Casual
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October 6, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Simonnet-Febvre Mont de Milieu Chablis Premier Cru 2013 – Riper-Styled Chablis

Simonnet-Febvre, Mont de Milieu Chablis Premier Cru 2013, France

Tasting Note: A Chablis that presents a riper chardonnay style than you’d normally expect from this cool-climate region.[Read more]

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Arthur Metz, Cremant d’Alsace Rosé Brut Millésimé 2014, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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October 2, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Arthur Metz Cremant d’Alsace Rosé Brut Millésimé 2014 – A Second Review

Arthur Metz, Cremant d’Alsace Rosé Brut Millésimé 2014, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: A dry rosé sparkler from Alsace.[Read more]

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M. Chapoutier, Belleruche Côtes Du Rhône 2014, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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September 30, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes Du Rhône 2014 – A Good Entry-Level White Côtes du Rhône

M. Chapoutier, Belleruche Côtes Du Rhône 2014, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A good entry-level white Côtes du Rhône that benefits from expert winemaking.[Read more]

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Arthur Metz, Cremant d’Alsace Rosé Brut Millésimé 2014, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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September 24, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Arthur Metz Cremant d’Alsace Rosé Brut Millésimé 2014 – A Smart Rosé Sparkling Wine

Arthur Metz, Cremant d’Alsace Rosé Brut Millésimé 2014, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: A vintage rosé sparkler from Alsace that proves the region’s minor pinot noir plantings are a smart choice for your wallet and glass especially compared to what you’d get in similar quality from Champagne.[Read more]

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Justin Monmousseau, Chinon 2014, Wine Casual
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September 23, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Justin Monmousseau Chinon 2014 – Restrained Vibrancy

Justin Monmousseau, Chinon 2014, Loire, France

Tasting Note: Enjoy the restrained vibrancy cabernet franc which captures the essence of Chinon.[Read more]

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Domaine de Bellevue, Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame 2011, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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September 22, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de Bellevue Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame 2011 – A Feast for Your Senses

Domaine de Bellevue, Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame 2011, Loire, France

Tasting Note: Medium-to-deep-intensity ruby in color this wine has an aromatic nose of red currant, crushed-dried violet, raspberry, wet leaves and damp forest floor.[Read more]

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Le Grand Bouqueteau, Reserve Chinon 2012, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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September 21, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Le Grand Bouqueteau Reserve Chinon 2012 – Seductive

Le Grand Bouqueteau, Reserve Chinon 2012, Loire, France

Tasting Note: This Chinon is like a vintage red velvet glove – it’s seductive.[Read more]

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Chateau Cambon, Beaujolais 2013, France, Wine Casual
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September 20, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chateau Cambon Beaujolais 2013 – Better Than Basic Gamay

Chateau Cambon, Beaujolais 2013, France

Tasting Note: A better-than-middle-of-the-pack Beaujolais that showcases bright red fruit.[Read more]

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Joseph Drouhin, Drouhin, Vaudon Chablis,2014, Burgundy, France, Wine Casual
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September 19, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Joseph Drouhin Drouhin Vaudon Chablis 2014 – Classic Chablis

Joseph Drouhin, Drouhin Vaudon Chablis 2014, Burgundy, France

Tasting Note: A classic Chablis that presents unoaked chardonnay fruit in a bright, fresh style.[Read more]

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