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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’

Château du Jaunay, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2014, Loire Valley, France, Wine Casual
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January 29, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Château du Jaunay Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2014 – Pleasing and Straightforward

Château du Jaunay, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2014, Loire Valley, France

Tasting Note: Muscadet traditionally pairs well with seafood and this inoffensive and straightforward Muscadet is no exception.[Read more]

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Bougrier, Anjou Blanc 2015, Loire Valley, France, wine casual
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January 28, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bougrier Anjou Blanc 2015 – Show Again Why Loire Chenin Blanc Pairs So Well with Summer

Bougrier, Anjou Blanc 2015, Loire Valley, France

Tasting Note: A Loire Valley chenin blanc that expresses the grape’s dry, tart green fruit character showing yet again, why Loire chenin blanc pairs so well with summer.[Read more]

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Paul Buisse, La Bulle Brut Rosé, France, Wine Casual
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January 27, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Paul Buisse La Bulle Brut Rosé – Your Guests Will Think You Spent A Lot More

Paul Buisse, La Bulle Brut Rosé, France

Tasting Note: Your guests will think you spent a lot more to deliver this sparkler experience that punches above its weight.[Read more]

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Les Costières de Pomerols Hugues De Beauvignac, Picpoul de Pinet 2015, France, Wine Casual
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January 24, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Les Costières de Pomerols Hugues De Beauvignac Picpoul de Pinet 2015 – A Zesty White with Minerality

Les Costières de Pomerols Hugues De Beauvignac, Picpoul de Pinet 2015, France

Tasting Note: This picpoul di pinet expresses the tart, dry, green fruit character of the picpoul blanc grape for which the area is known.[Read more]

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Barton & Guestier, Vouvray 2014, Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley, France, Wine Casual
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January 19, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Barton & Guestier Vouvray 2014 – Captures Best Parts of Loire Chenin Blanc Style

Barton & Guestier, Vouvray 2014 (Chenin Blanc), Loire Valley, France

Tasting Note: This Vouvray captures some of the best parts of the refreshing, underappreciated and affordable, dry, Loire-Valley, chenin blanc style.[Read more]

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Chateau De La Roulerie, Chenin Blanc 2015, Anjou, Loire Valley, France, Wine Casual
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January 16, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chateau De La Roulerie Chenin Blanc 2015 – Taste What There is To Love About This Unappreciated Varietal

Chateau De La Roulerie, Chenin Blanc 2015, Anjou, Loire Valley, France

Tasting Note: With this chenin blanc, you understand what there is to love about this unappreciated, Loire Valley grape varietal.[Read more]

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Chateau d’Épiré, Clos de la Cerisaie, Anjou Rouge 2011, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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January 15, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chateau d’Épiré Clos de la Cerisaie Anjou Rouge 2011 – Showcases Higher Tannin, Cab Franc Potential

Chateau d’Épiré, Clos de la Cerisaie, Anjou Rouge 2011, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A cabernet franc that showcases some of the higher tannic potential of the grape varietal but in a low-alcohol style that works perfectly for hotter weather and heavier dishes.[Read more]

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Depréville, Clairette De Die Tradition, Methode Ancestrale, Rhone, France. Wine Casual
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January 11, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Depréville Clairette De Die Tradition Methode Ancestrale – A Fun, Low-Alcohol, Sparkler to Enjoy Before or After a Meal

Depréville, Clairette De Die Tradition, Methode Ancestrale, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A fun, low-alcohol sparkler to whet the palate before dinner or finish a meal and pair with fresh sliced or grilled fruit and cheese.[Read more]

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Domaine De La Chanteleuserie, Bourgueil Cuvée Beauvais 2012, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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January 9, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine De La Chanteleuserie Bourgueil Cuvée Beauvais 2012 – High Acid Loire Cab-Franc Style

Domaine De La Chanteleuserie, Bourgueil Cuvée Beauvais 2012, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A higher-acid, cabernet franc that captures the Loire cab-franc style.[Read more]

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Domaine Richou, Anjou Villages Brissac Red 2011, Loire, Anjou-Saumur, France, Wine Casual
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January 8, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Richou Anjou Villages Brissac Red 2011 – A Delicious Elixir of Muted Fruit

Domaine Richou, Anjou Villages Brissac Red 2011, Loire, Anjou-Saumur, France

Tasting Note: A cabernet franc that blends muted fruit, cedar and floral aromas into a delicious elixir.[Read more]

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