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Artesana, Tannat-Merlot-Zinfandel Reserva 2020, Canelones, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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October 19, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Artesana Tannat-Merlot-Zinfandel Reserva 2020 – A Hearty Read Blend

Artesana, Tannat-Merlot-Zinfandel Reserva 2020, Canelones, Uruguay

Tasting Note: A hearty red blend of tannat, merlot and zinfandel that asserts itself in your glass.[Read more]

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Pagnoncelli Folcieri, Rosso di Sera 2020, Italy, Wine Casual
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December 29, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pagnoncelli Folcieri Rosso di Sera 2020 – A Beautiful Red Blend with Personality

Pagnoncelli Folcieri, Rosso di Sera 2020, Italy

Tasting Note: A characterful, red blend of 85% merlot and 15% Moscato di Scanzo that has floral hints reminiscent of northern-Rhone syrah.[Read more]

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Rapariga Da Quinta, Reserva Tinto 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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October 19, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Rapariga Da Quinta Reserva Tinto 2017 – Vibrant & Rich Black Fruit

Rapariga Da Quinta, Reserva Tinto 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: An Alentejano red blend led with Alicante Bouschet that gives way to rich black fruit.[Read more]

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Mary Taylor, Filipe Ferreira Douro 2016, Portugal, Wine Casual
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October 15, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mary Taylor Filipe Ferreira Douro 2016 – A Hearty Red Blend

Mary Taylor, Filipe Ferreira Douro 2016, Portugal

Tasting Note: A solid Douro red blend with a good foundation of black fruit and flavor depth.[Read more]

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Castello ColleMassari, ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva 2018, Tuscany, Italy, Wine Casual
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October 1, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Castello ColleMassari, ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva 2018 – Start Here to Experience Montecucco Rosso

Castello ColleMassari, ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva 2018, Tuscany, Italy

Tasting Note: A complex sangiovese-led (80%) red blend that is like a velvet glove on your palate.[Read more]

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Parmoleto, Montecucco Rosso 2019, Tuscany, Italy, Wine Casual
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September 29, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Parmoleto Montecucco Rosso 2019 – A Bouquet of Red Fruit with Welcome Underlying Complexity

Parmoleto, Montecucco Rosso 2019, Tuscany, Italy

Tasting Note: A bouquet of red fruit that has welcome underlying complexity.[Read more]

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Villa Patrizia, Leremo Montecucco Rosso 2020, Tuscany, Italy, Wine Casual
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September 27, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Villa Patrizia Leremo Montecucco Rosso 2020 – Plush & Gives Way to Pleasant Herbal Notes

Villa Patrizia, Leremo Montecucco Rosso 2020, Tuscany, Italy

Tasting Note: A plush sangiovese-and-merlot red blend that gives way to pleasant herbal notes along the midpalate.[Read more]

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Catena Zapata, Nicolás Catena Zapata 2018, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 3, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata 2018 – Impress a Cabernet Drinker in Your Life with This Cabernet-Malbec Blend

Catena Zapata, Nicolás Catena Zapata 2018, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A cabernet-sauvignon (65%) and malbec (35%) blend with wonderful balance between the fruit and tannin structure.[Read more]

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Darom By Yatir, Red 2020, Israel, Wine Casual
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August 28, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Darom By Yatir Red 2020 – A Hearty Red Blend

Darom By Yatir, Red 2020, Israel

Tasting Note: A red blend from the Israel desert that delivers a full-bodied, black-fruit experience buttressed by red fruit notes.[Read more]

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Weinland Exklusiv, Merlot & Pinot Noir 2018, Baden, Germany, Wine Casual
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May 11, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Weinland Exklusiv Merlot & Pinot Noir 2018 – Pair with a Simple Midweek Meal

Weinland Exklusiv, Merlot & Pinot Noir 2018, Baden, Germany

Tasting Note: A good merlot-and-pinot-noir red blend to pair with a simple midweek meal.[Read more]

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    Cà dei Frati Cuvée dei Frati Brut Spumante di Qualità Metodo Classico – An Elegant Sparkling Wine with Complex Fruit

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  • Familia Traversa, Traversa Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Montevideo, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Familia Traversa Traversa Sauvignon Blanc 2022 – Persistent Fruit and Some Cool-Weather Hints

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  • Artesana, Tannat-Merlot-Zinfandel Reserva 2020, Canelones, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Artesana Tannat-Merlot-Zinfandel Reserva 2020 – A Hearty Read Blend

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  • Basta Spirit, Vermut Flores Rosé Vermouth, Canelones, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Basta Spirit Vermut Flores Rosé Vermouth – Lively with Soothing Botanicals

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  • Cerro Chapeu, Castel Pujol Folklore Blanco 2021, Cerro Chapeu, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Cerro Chapeu Castel Pujol Folklore Blanco 2021 – Complex with Persistent Fruit

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    3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine

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