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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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All Posts Tagged ‘France’

Willm, Reserve Riesling 2015, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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March 25, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Willm Reserve Riesling 2015 – Dripping in Flavor with Enticing Aromatics

Willm, Reserve Riesling 2015, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: An Alsatian riesling with weight, body and lazy-afternoon summer sunlight all swirled together into one delicious and delightful elixir.[Read more]

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M. Chapoútier, Belleruche 2014, Côtes Du Rhône, France, Wine Casual
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March 20, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

M. Chapoútier Belleruche 2014 – Dark Red Fruit Inclined

M. Chapoútier, Belleruche 2014, Côtes Du Rhône, France

Tasting Note: A straight-forward, Rhone blend that is dark-red fruit inclined.[Read more]

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Domaine de Clairfont, Rhône 2015, IGP Vaucluse, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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March 19, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de Clairfont Rhône 2015 – A Straightforward Rhone Red

Domaine de Clairfont, Rhône 2015, IGP Vaucluse, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A straight forward, uncomplicated Rhone wine that would pair well with many a meal including white meat.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Éric Texier, Côtes Du Rhône Chat Fou 2013, Rhone, France
Article
March 17, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Éric Texier Côtes Du Rhône Chat Fou 2013 – Non-Filtered with Finesse

Éric Texier, Côtes Du Rhône Chat Fou 2013, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A non-filtered Côtes du Rhône with finesse and a nose that is reminiscent of cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, J.V. Fleury, Côte Rôtie 2010, Rhone, France
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March 15, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

J.V. Fleury Côte Rôtie 2010 – Rustic Elegance with Intense Aromatics

J.V. Fleury, Côte Rôtie 2010, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A syrah from Côte Rôtie that embodies rustic elegance in the most sought after form one seeks in the Northern Rhone.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Famille Bougrier, Muscadet 2015, Loire, France
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March 13, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Famille Bougrier Muscadet 2015 – Abounds with Minerality

Famille Bougrier, Muscadet 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A classic Muscadet courtesy of the Melon de Bourgogne grape from this classic region near the coastal area of Northwest France.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Montaudon, Classe M Brut, Champagne, France
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March 12, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Montaudon Classe M Brut – Would Appeal to a Wide Audience

Montaudon, Classe M Brut, Champagne, France

Tasting Note: Champagne’s traditional elements are all present and coupled with a slightly riper fruit style than is the Champagne norm giving the wine a more welcome character.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Cate de Tain l’Hermitage, Nobles Rives Crozes-Hermitage 2015, Rhone, France
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March 11, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cave de Tain l’Hermitage Nobles Rives Crozes-Hermitage 2015 – Smooth with Medium Tannin

Cave de Tain l’Hermitage, Nobles Rives Crozes-Hermitage 2015, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: An easy-drinking northern Rhone, Crozes-Hermitage syrah.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Domaine Pinchot, Le Peu de la Moriette, Vouvray 2014, Loire, France
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March 7, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Pichot Le Peu de la Moriette Vouvray 2014 – Shows Chenin Blanc’s Height

Domaine Pichot, Le Peu de la Moriette, Vouvray 2014, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A lovely, tropical-fruit led Vouvray and a stunning example of the heights which chenin blanc can reach in the Loire Valley.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Etienne Dupont, Cidre Triple Cider 2013, Pays D’Auge, France
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March 4, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Etienne Dupont, Cidre Triple Cider 2013 – An Exquisite Apple Cider

Etienne Dupont, Cidre Triple Cider 2013, Pays D’Auge, France

Tasting Note: An exquisite apple cider that delights.[Read more]

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