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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Barbara 2018, San Francisco Bay, Sandy Lane Vineyard, California, Wine Casual
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July 17, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Reserve Barbara 2018 – Barbera Done in an Attractive, Ripe, Fruit-Forward Style

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Barbara 2018, San Francisco Bay, Sandy Lane Vineyard, California

Tasting Note: A barbera done in an attractive, ripe, fruit-forward style.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Merlot 2019, Alan Foppiano Historic Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, California, Wine Casual
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May 16, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Reserve Merlot 2019 – The Lighter Side of Merlot

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Merlot 2019, Alan Foppiano Historic Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, California

Tasting Note: A fragrant merlot that presents a lighter side of merlot than is typical of many of Sunce Winery’s previous vintages.[Read more]

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Cellier des Dauphins, Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2021, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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April 26, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cellier des Dauphins Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2021 – Floral Notes with Hints of Forest Floor

Cellier des Dauphins, Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2021, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Côtes du Rhône rosé with a pleasant midpalate and floral notes with hints of forest floor.[Read more]

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Texas Heritage Vineyard, Reserve Barbera 2018, Reddy Vineyard, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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April 24, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Texas Heritage Vineyard Reserve Barbera 2018 – A No-Brainer to Pair with Italian & Fried Foods

Texas Heritage Vineyard, Reserve Barbera 2018, Reddy Vineyard, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas barbera with lovely red-fruit and floral notes.[Read more]

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Pisano, Río De Los Pájaros Reserve Torrontés 2019, Progreso, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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March 19, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pisano Río De Los Pájaros Reserve Torrontés 2019 – Straightforward & Aromatic

Pisano, Río De Los Pájaros Reserve Torrontés 2019, Progreso, Uruguay

Tasting Note: Don’t sleep on torrontés from Uruguay.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Petit Verdot 2018, Heringer Vineyard – Reserve, Clarksburg, California, Wine Casual
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November 9, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Petit Verdot 2018 – Silky and Packed with Luscious Fruit

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Petit Verdot 2018, Heringer Vineyard – Reserve, Clarksburg, California

Tasting Note: A silky, petit verdot packed with luscious fruit.[Read more]

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W & J Graham’s Six Grapes, Reserve Ruby Port, Portugal, Wine Casual
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November 2, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

W & J Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Ruby Port – Port with a Lively Fruit Character

W & J Graham’s Six Grapes, Reserve Ruby Port, Portugal

Tasting Notes: A Reserve Port with a lively fruit character.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Reserve Pinot Noir 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 6, 2021
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Domaine Bousquet Reserve Pinot Noir 2019 – Ripe Fruit with a Reserved Character

Domaine Bousquet, Reserve Pinot Noir 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A pinot noir with ripe fruit, a velvety texture and somewhat of a reserved, red-wine character.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Reserve Chardonnay 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 2, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Reserve Chardonnay 2019 – Lightly Oaked and Good Value for the Price Point

Domaine Bousquet, Reserve Chardonnay 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A lightly-oaked, reserve chardonnay filled with tropical fruit and citrus.[Read more]

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River Road Family Vineyards, Unoaked Sur Lie Aged Reserve Chardonnay 2020, California, Wine Casual
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July 28, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

River Road Family Vineyards Unoaked Sur Lie Aged Reserve Chardonnay 2020 – A Good Everyday Chardonnay

River Road Family Vineyards, Unoaked Sur Lie Aged Reserve Chardonnay 2020, California

Tasting Note: A sur-lie-aged chardonnay which means it rested on the lees and had more contact with the yeast to infuse the wine.[Read more]

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