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Wine Casual

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

Wine Regions Wine Casual
is Focusing on Now

Loire Valley, France
Jumilla, Yecla, Alicante & Jerez Spain &
Western Cape, South Africa
Spending up to 91 months focusing
on wines from these 3 regions and more from
January 2015 – July 2022.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Domaine Diochon, Cuvée Vielles Vignes Moulin-á-Vent 2017, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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May 22, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Diochon Cuvée Vielles Vignes Moulin-á-Vent 2017 – An Elegant Cru Beaujolais

Domaine Diochon, Cuvée Vielles Vignes Moulin-á-Vent 2017, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A Moulin-á-Vent with welcome concentration and robustness for a Beaujolais.[Read more]

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Pascal Granger Earl, Cuvée Speciale Juliénas 2016, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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May 18, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pascal Granger Earl Cuvée Speciale Juliénas 2016 – Svelte and Slightly Reserved

Pascal Granger Earl, Cuvée Speciale Juliénas 2016, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A flavorsome Juliénas with some moments of concentration and depth.[Read more]

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Domaine Filliatreau, Saumur Champigny 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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May 9, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Filliatreau Saumur Champigny 2018 – Complex & Dusty with the Earthiness That is Loire Cabernet Franc

Domaine Filliatreau, Saumur Champigny 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: An earthy Saumur Champigny with all the classic elements that you want and expect from the Loire.[Read more]

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Los de la Roilette, Fleurie 2019, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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March 27, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Clos de la Roilette Fleurie 2019 – Depth & Welcome Notes of Concentration

Clos de la Roilette, Fleurie 2019, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A Fleurie with depth and welcome notes of concentration.[Read more]

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Michel et Sylvain Tete, Domaine Du Clos Du Fief La Roche Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2021, France, Wine Casual
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March 11, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Michel et Sylvain Tete Domaine Du Clos Du Fief La Roche Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2021 – The More Substantial Side of Beaujolais Nouveau

Michel et Sylvain Tete, Domaine Du Clos Du Fief La Roche Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2021, France

Tasting Note: If you’re looking for Beaujolais Nouveau with oomph and more body and structure, this Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau is your bottle.[Read more]

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Domaine Des Nugues, Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2021, France, Wine Casual
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December 21, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Des Nugues Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2021 – A Curiously-Rare Beaujolais Villages Nouveau

Domaine Des Nugues, Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2021, France

Tasting Note: A curiously-rare Beaujolais Villages Nouveau to celebrate the newest wine vintage.[Read more]

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Domaine Des Marrans, Beaujolais Nouveau 2021, France, Wine Casual
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December 19, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Des Marrans Beaujolais Nouveau 2021 – A Reserved Beaujolais with Somewhat-Muted Red Fruit

Domaine Des Marrans, Beaujolais Nouveau 2021, France

Tasting Note: A reserved Beaujolais Nouveau with somewhat-muted red fruit.[Read more]

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Pardon & Fils, Beaujolais Nouveau 2021, France, Wine Casual
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December 18, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pardon & Fils Beaujolais Nouveau 2021 – A Good Take on the Vintage

Pardon & Fils, Beaujolais Nouveau 2021, France

Tasting Note: A good, bright Beaujolais Nouveau with a little more concentration and depth than other Beaujolais Nouveaus I’ve tasted from other producers for the 2021 vintage.[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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Jean-Paul Brun, Le Ronsay Beaujolais 2019, France, Wine Casual
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April 30, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Jean-Paul Brun Le Ronsay Beaujolais 2019 – Gamay & Black Tea Lovers Take Note

Jean-Paul Brun, Le Ronsay Beaujolais 2019, France

Tasting Note: A complex Beaujolais packed with alluring red-fruit and herbal elements that interplay across your palate in perfect harmony.[Read more]

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