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

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All Posts Tagged ‘Rapel Valley’

Quintay, Clava Reserva Carmenere 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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January 25, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Quintay Clava Reserva Carmenere 2012 – Just as Elegant as Chilean Cabernet

Quintay, Clava Reserva Carmenere 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: Carmenere from Chile can be just as silky and elegant as cabernet sauvignon from the region, and this wine proves it.[Read more]

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Chateau Los Boldos, Cuvée Tradition Carmenere 2014, Rapel Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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January 22, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chateau Los Boldos Cuvée Tradition Carmenere 2014 – A Reserved Red

Chateau Los Boldos, Cuvée Tradition Carmenere 2014, Rapel Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity ruby in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of black plum, black cherry, vanilla baking spice and green-pepper leaf notes as is common for the grape variety in Chile.[Read more]

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Casa Lapostolle, Casa Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Rapel Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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March 7, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Casa Lapostolle Casa Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – A Good Value

Casa Lapostolle, Casa Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Rapel Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: This lemon-colored sauvignon blanc has a nose of green pear and white grape.[Read more]

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Quintay, Clava Reserve Carmenere 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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November 5, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Quintay Clava Reserve Carmenere 2012 – A Supple Chilean Carmenere

Quintay, Clava Reserve Carmenere 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: This is an elegant, dry, dark ruby-colored carmenere.[Read more]

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Books & Movie Reviews

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