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

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

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worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Reserve’

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Barrel Reserve Serres Ranch Vineyard, Merlot 2012, Sonoma Valley, California, wine casual
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September 28, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Barrel Reserve Serres Ranch Vineyard Merlot 2012 – What Fine Merlot Can Be

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Barrel Reserve Serres Ranch Vineyard, Merlot 2012, Sonoma Valley, California

Tasting Note: Shows what fine merlot could be if you’d only drink it again.[Read more]

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Le Grand Bouqueteau, Reserve Chinon 2012, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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September 21, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Le Grand Bouqueteau Reserve Chinon 2012 – Seductive

Le Grand Bouqueteau, Reserve Chinon 2012, Loire, France

Tasting Note: This Chinon is like a vintage red velvet glove – it’s seductive.[Read more]

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Pisano, Río de Los Pájaros, Reserve Red Blend 2013, Progreso, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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September 4, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pisano Río de Los Pájaros Reserve Red Blend 2013 – Another Ambitious Uruguayan Winner

Pisano, Río de Los Pájaros, Reserve Red Blend 2013, Progreso, Uruguay

Tasting Note: Another wine from this ambitious Uruguayan producer that will make you want to explore more wines from this country that rarely fines itself on your wine-store shelf.[Read more]

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Trivento, White Orchid Reserve Torrontés 2016, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 31, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Trivento White Orchid Reserve Torrontés 2016 – Ensconced in a Perfume of Rose, Gardenia & Apple Blossom

Trivento, White Orchid Reserve Torrontés 2016, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Torrontés is the jewel of Argentinean white wine.[Read more]

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Trivento, Malbec Reserve 2015, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 30, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Trivento Malbec Reserve 2015 – A Saturday-Night Malbec

Trivento, Malbec Reserve 2015, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A Saturday-night malbec you’ll want to take your time to savor.[Read more]

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Willm, Reserve Riesling 2015, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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March 25, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Willm Reserve Riesling 2015 – Dripping in Flavor with Enticing Aromatics

Willm, Reserve Riesling 2015, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: An Alsatian riesling with weight, body and lazy-afternoon summer sunlight all swirled together into one delicious and delightful elixir.[Read more]

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Pisano, Río de los Pájaros, Reserve Torrontés 2014, Progreso, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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February 8, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pisano Río de los Pájaros Reserve Torrontés 2014 – The Most Expressive Version of Torrontés You’re Likely to Encounter

Pisano, Río de los Pájaros, Reserve Torrontés 2014, Progreso, Uruguay

Tasting Note: Probably your first white wine from Uruguay – mine too.[Read more]

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La Baume, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Vin de France, France, Wine Casual
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September 27, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

La Baume Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – An Airline Red with Faint Nyquil Cough Syrup Aromas

La Baume, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Vin de France, France

Tasting Note: You don’t expect world-class cabernet for $7 on a plane, but certainly you certainly have a right to expect more than this.[Read more]

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La Baume, Colombard Chardonnay Reserve, Vin de France, France, Wine Casual
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September 26, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

La Baume Colombard Chardonnay Reserve – An Airline Wine with Personality

La Baume, Colombard Chardonnay Reserve, Vin de France, France

Tasting Note: More wines like this one with personality in economy please.[Read more]

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Heron Hill, Reserve Cabernet Franc 2012, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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August 24, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Heron Hill Reserve Cabernet Franc 2012 – Nails Cold Climate Cab Franc

Heron Hill, Reserve Cabernet Franc 2012, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: If you’ve had cabernet franc from other countries, you know that the grape has many styles.[Read more]

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    Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability Efforts

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Wine Reviews

  • João Portugal Ramos, Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    João Portugal Ramos Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023 – A Velvet Glove in a Bottle

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  • Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Branco White 2024, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão Branco White 2024 – Rich with Tropical Fruit

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  • Perla del Garda, Garda Bianco 2023, Italy, Wine Casual
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    Perla del Garda Garda Bianco 2023 – Pleasantly Multi-Dimensional

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  • Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Tinto Red 2021, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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  • Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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  • Vergelegen Wine Estate's VClub Brings South African Wine to U.S.
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    Vergelegen Wine Estate’s “V Club” Brings South African Wine to the U.S.

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  • 3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine, Wine Casual
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    3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine

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  • Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room, Wine Casual
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    Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

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Books & Movie Reviews

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