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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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Gerald Vallée Domaine de La Cotelleraie, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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September 4, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Gerald Vallée Domaine de La Cotelleraie Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil 2017 – Attractive Concentration

Gerald Vallée Domaine de La Cotelleraie, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Bourgueil with attractive concentration and a midpalate that is Chinon reminiscent.[Read more]

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Jousselin & Fils Domaine Du Rin Du Bois, Touraine Gamay 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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September 3, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Jousselin & Fils Domaine Du Rin Du Bois Touraine Gamay 2018 – Reveals a Distinct Loire Gamay Style

Jousselin & Fils Domaine Du Rin Du Bois, Touraine Gamay 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A flavorsome Loire gamay with midpalate complexity and a lovely earthiness that is often associated with Chinon.[Read more]

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Bernard Baudry, Les Grézeaux Chinon 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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September 2, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bernard Baudry Les Grézeaux Chinon 2015 – Classic Comforting Chinon

Bernard Baudry, Les Grézeaux Chinon 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: Midpalate earthiness and just-ripened fruit combine in your glass to offer classic Chinon flavors that are comforting.[Read more]

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De Valloie, Paramour Crémant de Loire Brut, Saumur, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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August 24, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Valloie, Paramour Crémant de Loire Brut – A Ripe-Fruit Forward Sparkling Wine

De Valloie, Paramour Crémant de Loire Brut, Saumur, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Crémant d’Loire that has more-pleasing, ripe-fruit notes than most crémant.[Read more]

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Famille Bougrier, Vieilles Vignes Grande Réserve Vouvray V 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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August 23, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Famille Bougrier Vieilles Vignes Grande Réserve Vouvray V 2015 – Will Please a Wine Nerd & Her Aunt

Famille Bougrier, Vieilles Vignes Grande Réserve Vouvray V 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Vouvray made in an off-dry style with an enjoyable, ripe-fruit character.[Read more]

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Vignoble des Augustins, Rosé Brut, Touraine, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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August 16, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Vignoble des Augustins Rosé Brut – A Polite, Easy-Going Rosé Sparkling Wine from the Loire

Vignoble des Augustins, Rosé Brut, Touraine, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A polite, easy-going rosé sparkling wine from the Loire.[Read more]

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Domaine Béguineries, Éveil des Sens Chinon 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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August 7, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Béguineries Éveil des Sens Chinon 2018 – Shows Cabernet Franc’s Concentrated, Yet Restrained Elegance

Domaine Béguineries, Éveil des Sens Chinon 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A svelte Chinon that shows cabernet franc’s concentrated, yet restrained elegance.[Read more]

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Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, L’Enfer Chinon 2016, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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August 6, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin L’Enfer Chinon 2016 – A Full-Throttle Cabernet Franc

Domaine Jaulin-Plaisantin, L’Enfer Chinon 2016, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A full-throttle, classic Chinon with those herbal, grassy elements for which the region in famous.[Read more]

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Barton & Guestier, Vouvray 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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August 1, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Barton & Guestier Vouvray 2015 – Quintessential Vouvray Chenin Blanc

Barton & Guestier, Vouvray 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: An energetic, dry, chenin blanc with flavor intensity and minerality that frolics with your palate.[Read more]

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B. Millet, Vieilles Vignes Pouilly-Fumé 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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July 16, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

B. Millet Vieilles Vignes Pouilly-Fumé 2018 – Green Fruit with Light, Savory Notes

B. Millet, Vieilles Vignes Pouilly-Fumé 2018, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A sauvignon blanc with green fruit and light, savory notes towards the end of the taste.[Read more]

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