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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.

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worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts Tagged ‘France’

Olivier B, Les Amidyves 2015, Ventoux, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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July 13, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Olivier B Les Amidyves 2015 – A GSM Blend with an Alluring Bouquet and Filled with Brooding, Substantial Fruit

Olivier B, Les Amidyves 2015, Ventoux, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Ventoux GSM blend with an alluring bouquet and filled with brooding, substantial fruit.[Read more]

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Domaine Weinbach Schlossberg, Riesling 2018, Alsace Grand Cru, France, Wine Casual
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June 27, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Weinbach Schlossberg Riesling 2018 – A Grand Cru Riesling with a Gentle, Floral Character

Domaine Weinbach Schlossberg, Riesling 2018, Alsace Grand Cru, France

Tasting Note: A grand cru riesling with a gentle, floral character and attractive aromatics.[Read more]

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Wineck-Schlossberg, Meyer-Fonné Riesling 2017, Alsace Grand Cru, France, Wine Casual
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June 26, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Wineck-Schlossberg Meyer-Fonné Riesling 2017 – A Bone-Dry Riesling that Delights the Senses

Wineck-Schlossberg, Meyer-Fonné Riesling 2017, Alsace Grand Cru, France

Tasting Note: A bone-dry, aged, Alsace Grand Cru riesling that delights the senses with a mix of just-ripened fruit and flavor precision.[Read more]

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Pierre Sparr, Mambourg Pinot Gris 2016, Alsace Grand Cru, France, Wine Casual
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June 25, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pierre Sparr Mambourg Pinot Gris 2016 – An Impressive Alsace Grand Cru Pinot Gris

Pierre Sparr, Mambourg Pinot Gris 2016, Alsace Grand Cru, France

Tasting Note: An impressive Alsace grand cru pinot gris that is filled with late-summer fruit in a reserved, aged and complex style.[Read more]

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Jean Claude Debeaune, Domaine de la Chaponne Morgon 2017, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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May 31, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Jean Claude Debeaune Domaine de la Chaponne Morgon 2017 – A Middle-of-the-Pack Morgon with Attractive Aromatics

Jean Claude Debeaune, Domaine de la Chaponne Morgon 2017, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A Morgon that presents the more serious side of Beaujolais coupled with attractive aromatics.[Read more]

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Domaine de Chevillard, Vin de Savoie 2016 Jacquère, France, Wine Casual
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May 27, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de Chevillard Vin de Savoie 2016 Jacquère – A White Blend with There-There

Domaine de Chevillard, Vin de Savoie 2016 Jacquère, France

Tasting Note: A Savoie white blend with caramel-tinged fruit buttressed by pleasing yeasty notes.[Read more]

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Joël Taluau, Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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May 25, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Joël Taluau Bourgueil 2017 – Bistro By-the-Glass Cabernet Franc

Joël Taluau, Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Bourgueil done in a reserved style from a region known for its cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Catherine & Pierre Breton, La Dilettante Vouvray 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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May 24, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Catherine & Pierre Breton La Dilettante Vouvray 2015 – Vibrant Without Being Ostentatious

Catherine & Pierre Breton, La Dilettante Vouvray 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A sec Loire chenin blanc that is vibrant without being ostentatious.[Read more]

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Château Larroque, Bordeaux Supérieur 2015, France, Wine Casual
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May 23, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Château Larroque Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 – Better-Than-Basic Bordeaux

Château Larroque, Bordeaux Supérieur 2015, France

Tasting Note: A Bordeaux Supérieur that would be a welcome, better-than-basic-Bordeaux addition to any meal.[Read more]

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Domaine de Oliveira Lecestre, Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru 2018, Burgundy, France, Wine Casual
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May 22, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de Oliveira Lecestre Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru 2018 – A Slightly-Warmer Vintage Chardonnay

Domaine de Oliveira Lecestre, Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru 2018, Burgundy, France

Tasting Note: A Chablis that presents a slightly-warmer vintage of the chardonnay grape.[Read more]

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    3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley

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    Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability Efforts

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Wine Reviews

  • João Portugal Ramos, Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    João Portugal Ramos Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023 – A Velvet Glove in a Bottle

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    Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão Branco White 2024 – Rich with Tropical Fruit

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  • Perla del Garda, Garda Bianco 2023, Italy, Wine Casual
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    Perla del Garda Garda Bianco 2023 – Pleasantly Multi-Dimensional

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  • Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Tinto Red 2021, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão Tinto Red 2021 – Elegant & Svelte

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  • Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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  • 3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine, Wine Casual
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  • Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room, Wine Casual
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    Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

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Books & Movie Reviews

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