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Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Mendoza’

Domaine Bousquet, Reserve Chardonnay 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 2, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Reserve Chardonnay 2019 – Lightly Oaked and Good Value for the Price Point

Domaine Bousquet, Reserve Chardonnay 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A lightly-oaked, reserve chardonnay filled with tropical fruit and citrus.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Red Blend 2020, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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June 10, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Virgen Red Blend 2020 – An Easy-Going, Reliable Pickup

Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Red Blend 2020, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: An easy-going, organic, Argentinean red blend that’s a reliable pickup.
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Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Malbec 2020, Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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June 9, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Virgen Malbec 2020 – Weeknight Malbec

Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Malbec 2020, Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A good, weeknight malbec with lots of ripe fruit and body to pair with many a meal.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Gaia, Pinot Noir Rosé 2020, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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June 8, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Gaia Pinot Noir Rosé 2020 – Refreshing Rosé

Domaine Bousquet, Gaia Pinot Noir Rosé 2020, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: If you’re at the wine store looking at the sea of rosé and trying to pick one that is dry, with nice fruit and that has some actual flavor, choose this one made from pinot noir.[Read more]

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Siesta En El Tahuantinsuyu Cabernet Franc 2012, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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February 20, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Siesta En El Tahuantinsuyu Cabernet Franc 2012 – A Fulsome Cabernet Franc that Could Stand Up to a Steak

Siesta En El Tahuantinsuyu, Cabernet Franc 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A fulsome, aged, Argentinean cabernet franc with concentration that could stand up to a steak.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Gaia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Gualtallary Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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December 15, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Gaia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – Ripe, Reserved, Black-Fruit Flavors that Lean into the Old World

Domaine Bousquet, Gaia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Gualtallary Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A cabernet sauvignon with ripe, reserved, black-fruit flavors that lean into the old world.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Gaia Cabernet Franc 2018, Gualtallary Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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December 14, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Gaia Cabernet Franc 2018 – A Cab Franc That Could Tackle a Steak

Domaine Bousquet, Gaia Cabernet Franc 2018, Gualtallary Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Concentrated, inky cabernet franc done in an attractive new world style.[Read more]

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BlanCat Estate, Parcel Selection Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 12, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

BlanCat Estate Parcel Selection Malbec 2017 – Silky with a Complex, Reserved Character

BlanCat Estate, Parcel Selection Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A silky malbec with the ripe fruit you expect from malbec but with a complex, reserved character that puts its elegance on display.[Read more]

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Carinae, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 8, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carinae Malbec 2012 – Shows Development Along with a Plush Mouthfeel

Carinae, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A malbec from Argentina the benefits from aging and shows development along with a plush mouthfeel.[Read more]

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El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc 2011, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 4, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

El Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2011 – A Cabernet-Sauvignon-Drinker’s Cabernet Franc

El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc 2011, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A new-world cabernet franc dripping in ripe-fruit flavors and delightful flavor intensity.[Read more]

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