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

Wine Regions Wine Casual
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Loire Valley, France
Jumilla, Yecla, Alicante & Jerez Spain &
Western Cape, South Africa
Spending up to 79 months focusing
on wines from these 3 regions and more from
January 2015 – July 2021.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Reserva D’Amizade, Friendship Fado Riserva 2016, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal, Wine Casual
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April 12, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Reserva D’Amizade Friendship Fado Riserva 2016 – Great Quality for the Price Point

Reserva D’Amizade, Friendship Fado Riserva 2016, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal

Tasting Note: A silky red blend from Portugal that doesn’t bang you over the head with fruit, but rather delights from its midpalate subtlety.[Read more]

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W.J. Graham’s, 20-Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 1, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

W.J. Graham’s 20-Year Old Tawny Port – An Eminently-Pleasing Port Abounding with Delicious Complexity

W.J. Graham’s, 20-Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal

Tasting Note: A 20-year-old tawny port that combines aged ripe fruit and rancio aromas and flavors in an eminently-pleasing style.[Read more]

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Bacalhôa, Quinta da Garrida Reserva Red 2014, Dão, Portugal, Wine Casual
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February 15, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bacalhôa Quinta da Garrida Reserva Red 2014 – Combines Rich Black Fruit & Florality

Bacalhôa, Quinta da Garrida Reserva Red 2014, Dão, Portugal

Tasting Note: A beautiful Touriga-Nacional-led red blend from the Dão that combines rich black fruit and florality.[Read more]

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Cartuxa, Évora Tinto Colheita 2016, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 26, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cartuxa Évora Tinto Colheita 2016 – A Plush & Alluring Combination of Red-And-Black Fruit

Cartuxa, Évora Tinto Colheita 2016, Alentejo, Portugal

Bottle Note: A plush, Portuguese red blend with an alluring combination of red-and-black fruit.[Read more]

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Herdade de São Miguel, Colheita Seleccionada 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 26, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada 2017 – A Red-Fruit Forward Red Blend with Added Oomph

Herdade de São Miguel, Colheita Seleccionada 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A red-fruit forward red blend with added oomph that will make you want to seek out more Portuguese wines.[Read more]

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Esporão, Monte Velho Red 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 25, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporão Monte Velho Red 2019 – A Straightforward Red Blend

Esporão, Monte Velho Red 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A straightforward red blend to pair with a midweek meal.[Read more]

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Carmim Reguengos, Garrafeira Dos Sócios Vinho Tinto 2014, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 24, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carmim Reguengos Garrafeira Dos Sócios Vinho Tinto 2014 – Impress a Sauvignon Sauvignon Drinker in Your Life

Carmim Reguengos, Garrafeira Dos Sócios Vinho Tinto 2014, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A red-and-black-fruit-rich red blend with flavor concentration and a pleasing mouthfeel.[Read more]

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Esporão, Monte Velho White 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 23, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporão Monte Velho White 2019 – A Versatile, Sunshine-Filled White Blend

Esporão, Monte Velho White 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: The type of versatile, sunshine-filled white-blend that pairs with a multiplicity of meals or could be enjoyed on its own by the glass.[Read more]

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Adega de Borba, Reserva Vinho Tinto Red Wine 2015, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 22, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Adega de Borba Reserva Vinho Tinto Red Wine 2015 – A Good Red Blend Punctuated by Moments of Complexity

Adega de Borba, Reserva Vinho Tinto Red Wine 2015, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A red blend that leads with black fruit and finishes with sultry red fruit.[Read more]

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Esporão, Reserva Red 2016, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 21, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporão Reserva Red 2016 – Shows the Beauty of Portuguese Blends

Esporão, Reserva Red 2016, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A Reserva red that shows the beauty of Portuguese blends even if you don’t recognize the names of any of the component grapes.[Read more]

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