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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts Tagged ‘red blend’

Garagiste, Starfire Red 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 13, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Garagiste Starfire Red 2016 – A Fun, Yummy Red Blend that Doesn’t Take Itself Too Seriously

Garagiste, Starfire Red 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A smooth red blend from Columbia Valley that delights and abounds with supple red fruit.[Read more]

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Domaine de Mourchon, Châteauneuf du Pape 2015, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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June 2, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de Mourchon Châteauneuf du Pape 2015 – A Special Treat

Domaine de Mourchon, Châteauneuf du Pape 2015, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: Deep-intensity ruby in color, this wine has a pronounced-intensity, aromatic nose of rose petal, violet blossom, raspberry puree, blackberry essence and red currant.[Read more]

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Tablas Creek Vineyard, Côtes de Tablas 2016, Paso Robles, California, Wine Casual
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June 1, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Tablas Creek Vineyard Côtes de Tablas 2016- Concentrated Fruit Sneaks Up from Behind

Tablas Creek Vineyard, Côtes de Tablas 2016, Paso Robles, California

Tasting Note: A mostly straightforward GSM blend that is filled with concentrated fruit that sneaks up from behind.[Read more]

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John Duval Wines, Plexus 2014, Barossa Valley, Australia, Wine Casual
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May 31, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

John Duval Wines Plexus 2014 – A Fruity GSM Blend

John Duval Wines, Plexus 2014, Barossa Valley, Australia

Tasting Note: A GSM blend that presents a fruity version of itself.[Read more]

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Les Vignerons de Tautavel Vingrau, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Syrousse 2012, France, Wine Casual
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May 17, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Les Vignerons de Tautavel Vingrau Côtes du Roussillon Villages Syrousse 2012 – A Red Blend with Hair on its Chest

Les Vignerons de Tautavel Vingrau, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Syrousse 2012, France, Wine Casual

Tasting Note: A red blend with hair on its chest.[Read more]

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Mouchão, Red 2013, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 22, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mouchão Red 2013 – A Delicious Portuguese Red Blend with Gravitas, Weight & Concentration

Mouchão, Red 2013, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A delicious Portuguese red blend with gravitas, weight and concentration. [Read more]

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Famiglia Pasqua, Passimento 2016, Veneto, Italy, Wine Casual
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March 20, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Famiglia Pasqua Passimento 2016 – A Balanced Red Blend

Famiglia Pasqua, Passimento 2016, Veneto, Italy

Tasting Note: A red blend from Italy that employs one of the country’s oldest winemaking techniques that is enjoyed by lovers of Amarone.[Read more]

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Beast, Wildebeest Red Wine 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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February 27, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Beast Wildebeest Red Wine 2013 – A Full-Bodied Red Blend with Balance

Beast, Wildebeest Red Wine 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A full-bodied red blend with balance and a pleasing finish.[Read more]

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Abadal, Franc 2014, Pla de Bages, Spain, Wine Casual
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February 20, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Abadal Franc 2014 – A Cabernet Franc & Tempranillo Blend

Abadal, Franc 2014, Pla de Bages, Spain

Tasting Note: A cabernet franc and tempranillo blend that expresses qualities of the latter grape more than the former and with a mostly straightforward style and some mid-palate hints of complexity.[Read more]

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Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Field Cuvée 2011, Seneca Lakes, New York, Cabernet Franc, Wine Casual
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February 7, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Field Cuvée 2011 – A Playful Field Blend

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Field Cuvée 2011, Seneca Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A playful field blend and mix of bright red fruit.[Read more]

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