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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Rhône’

Domaine Vincent Paris, Les Côtes Saint Joseph 2017, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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May 10, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Vincent Paris Les Côtes Saint Joseph 2017 – Substance & Complexity

Domaine Vincent Paris, Les Côtes Saint Joseph 2017, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Saint Joseph that will make you want to seek our more expressions from this under-the radar Rhone region.[Read more]

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La Font de Papier, Vacqueyras 2016, Rhône, France, Wine Casual
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January 15, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

La Font de Papier Vacqueyras 2016 – A Sturdy, Under-the-Radar Rhône Red

La Font de Papier, Vacqueyras 2016, Rhône, France

Tasting Note: Vacqueyras Rhône wines are required to have at least 50% Grenache with the remainder consisting of syrah and/or Mourvedre, and this wine presents the appellation’s signature in a pleasing black-fruit-forward style.[Read more]

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Domaine De Longue Toque, Gigondas 2015, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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November 2, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine De Longue Toque Gigondas 2015 – A Sweet Spot for Quality & Value

Domaine De Longue Toque, Gigondas 2015, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: Gigondas is known for being one of the sweet spots for quality and value in the Rhone and this bottle is no exception.[Read more]

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Romain Duvernay, Beaumes de Venise 2016, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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October 29, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Romain Duvernay Beaumes de Venise 2016 – Serve Chilled to Enhance Acidity & Fruit

Romain Duvernay, Beaumes de Venise 2016, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: Medium-intensity ruby in color, this wine has an aromatic, medium-plus-intensity nose of red currant, red plum, strawberry, blossom and red cherry.[Read more]

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Domaine Les Hauts Crozes de Mercurol, Crozes Hermitage 2016, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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October 7, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Les Hauts Crozes de Mercurol Crozes Hermitage 2016 – One of the Most Elegant Expressions of Northern-Rhone Syrah

Domaine Les Hauts Crozes de Mercurol, Crozes Hermitage 2016, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: Crozes Hermitage provides one of the most elegant expressions of Northern-Rhone syrah, and this bottle is a fitting treasure.[Read more]

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Domaine Vincent Paris, Granit 30 Cornas 2017, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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August 19, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Vincent Paris Granit 30 Cornas 2017 – Alluring Perfume & Black Fruit

Domaine Vincent Paris, Granit 30 Cornas 2017, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A silky Cornas with its classic alluring perfume and black fruit.[Read more]

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Paul Jourdan, Reserve de Léonie Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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July 31, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Paul Jourdan Reserve de Léonie Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015 – Easygoing & Mostly Straightforward in Profile

Paul Jourdan, Reserve de Léonie Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: An easygoing Châteauneuf-du-Pape.[Read more]

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Domaine Belle, Cuvée Louis Belle Crozes-Hermitage 2015, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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July 18, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Belle Cuvée Louis Belle Crozes-Hermitage 2015 – Good, Full-Bodied with Lots of Delicious, Ripe, Black Fruit

Domaine Belle, Cuvée Louis Belle Crozes-Hermitage 2015, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A good, full-bodied Crozes Hermitage filled with lots of delicious, ripe, black fruit.[Read more]

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Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux, La Tour Sarrasine Gigondas 2016, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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June 3, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux La Tour Sarrasine Gigondas 2016 – Has Midpalate Complexity and a Plush Mouthfeel

Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux, La Tour Sarrasine Gigondas 2016, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Gigondas that combines reserved red fruit and a plush mouthfeel.[Read more]

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Château de Nages, Costières de Nîmes Protégée Vieilles Vignes 2017, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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June 1, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Château de Nages Costières de Nîmes Protégée Vieilles Vignes 2017 – A Rhone Blend that Doesn’t Take Itself Too Seriously

Château de Nages, Costières de Nîmes Protégée Vieilles Vignes 2017, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A white Rhone blend that doesn’t take itself too seriously and that is filled with ripe fruit along with hints of baking spice.[Read more]

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