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Focus and further
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Seriously.

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The Loire, France,
Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Fox Run Vineyards, Hedonia Traminette, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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April 7, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fox Run Vineyards Hedonia Traminette – Delivers Dessert-Wine Sweetness to Your Glass

Fox Run Vineyards, Hedonia Traminette, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: Dessert wine from hybrid grapes can be surprisingly good and should not be overlooked, and this bottle from Fox Run proves the delicious point.[Read more]

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March 11, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Gambero Rosso New York Winetasting 2020

My favorite wines from the Gambero Rosso tasting on February 28, 2020.

Schiopetto Collio Friulano 2018, Gambero Rosso New York Winetasting, Wine Casual
Cesarini Sforza 2009, Gambero Rosso New York Winetasting, Wine Casual
Borgo Conventi Collio Sauvignon 2018, Gambero Rosso New York Winetasting, Wine Casual
Janere Senete Falanghina 2018, Gambero Rosso New York Winetasting, Wine Casual
Schiopetto Collio Sauvignon 2018, Gambero Rosso New York Winetasting, Wine Casual
Tenuta Luisa Friuli Isonzo Sauvignon 2018, Gambero Rosso New York Winetasting, Wine Casual
Ventiventi Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce Brut 2018, Gambero Rosso New York Winetasting, Wine Casual
Merotto Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG, Gambero Rosso New York Winetasting, Wine Casual
Montalbera Ruche di Castagonole Monferrato La Tradizione 2018, Gambero Rosso New York Winetasting, Wine Casual
Montalbera Barbera d'Asti Superiore Lequilibrio 2016, Gambero Rosso New York Winetasting, Wine Casual
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Red Newt Cellars, Cabernet Franc 2014, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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September 25, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Red Newt Cellars Cabernet Franc 2014 – Smooth with Delicious Earthy Notes that are Loire Reminiscent

Red Newt Cellars, Cabernet Franc 2014, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A smooth cabernet franc with red-fruit flavors and some delicious earthy notes that are Loire reminiscent.[Read more]

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Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, HJW Vineyard Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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September 19, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard HJW Vineyard Riesling 2013 – Shows Ageability Potential of New York Riesling

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, HJW Vineyard Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: An aged Finger Lakes riesling that shows the grape has ageability potential in New York state.[Read more]

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Bellwether Wine Cellars, Dry Rosé 2014, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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June 9, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bellwether Wine Cellars Dry Rosé 2014 – A Very Cabernet-Franc Expressive Rosé

Bellwether Wine Cellars, Dry Rosé 2014, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: An aged rosé that is very cabernet-franc expressive and is perfect for those who enjoy the grape or enjoy rosés with character.[Read more]

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Ravines, Cabernet Franc 2015, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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April 21, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ravines Cabernet Franc 2015 – Well-Made with Lots of Purple Fruit

Ravines, Cabernet Franc 2015, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A well-made Finger Lakes cabernet franc with body and lots of purple fruit.[Read more]

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Bellangelo, Rosé 2013, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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April 15, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bellangelo Rosé 2013 – A Bright, Straightforward Finger Lakes Rosé

Bellangelo, Rosé 2013, Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A bright, straight-forward, Finger Lakes rosé.[Read more]

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Bellwether, Black Magic Hard Cider, New York, Wine Casual
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March 1, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bellwether Black Magic Hard Cider – An Enjoyable Apple Cider

Bellwether, Black Magic Hard Cider, New York

Tasting Note: A straightforward, easy-drinking apple cider that has a black-fruit flavor streak and is more interesting than most ciders you’ll encounter.[Read more]

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Fulkerson, Estate Dornfelder 2012, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 24, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fulkerson Estate Dornfelder 2012 – Underperforms

Fulkerson, Estate Dornfelder 2012, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A straightforward dornfelder that underperforms and lacks flavor concentration and intensity.[Read more]

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Shaw Vineyard, Reserve Cabernet Franc 2008, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 23, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Shaw Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Franc 2008 – Shows New York Finger Lakes Aging Potential

Shaw Vineyard, Reserve Cabernet Franc 2008, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A silky, lighter-styled, reserve cabernet franc from the New York Finger Lakes that shows the aging potential of the grape varietal.[Read more]

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