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Antech, Reserve Blanquette de Limoux Reserve Brut 2014, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Wine Casual
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December 15, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Antech Reserve Blanquette de Limoux Reserve Brut 2014 – A Blanquette de Limoux with more Flavor Concentration than Most

Antech, Reserve Blanquette de Limoux Reserve Brut 2014, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Tasting Note: A Blanquette de Limoux that has more flavor concentration than most.[Read more]

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René Geoffroy, Cumières Rouge Pinot Meunier 2012, Coteaux Champenois, Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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December 13, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

René Geoffroy Cumières Rouge Pinot Meunier 2012 – A Ripe-Fruit-Forward Style

René Geoffroy, Cumières Rouge Pinot Meunier 2012, Coteaux Champenois, Champagne, France

Tasting Note: 100% pinot meunier is only made in the best of years.[Read more]

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Alexandre Salmon, Chaumuzy Blanc 2015, Coteaux Champenois, Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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December 9, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Alexandre Salmon Chaumuzy Blanc 2015 – A Rare 100% Pinot Meunier

Alexandre Salmon, Chaumuzy Blanc 2015, Coteaux Champenois, Champagne, France

Tasting Note: A rare, 100% pinot meunier that is filled with lots of tart, bright fruit.[Read more]

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Krone, Twee Jonge Gezellen Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut 2017, Western Cape, South Africa, Wine Casual
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December 7, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Krone Twee Jonge Gezellen Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut 2017 – A Good & Affordable Alternative to Rosé Champagne

Krone, Twee Jonge Gezellen Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut 2017, Western Cape, South Africa

Tasting Note: A good and affordable alternative to rosé Champagne.[Read more]

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Quinta da Murta, Bucelas Brut Nature 2014, Portugal, Wine Casual
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November 8, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Quinta da Murta Bucelas Brut Nature 2014 – A Bone-Dry Sparkling Wine with Balance

Quinta da Murta, Bucelas Brut Nature 2014, Portugal

Tasting Note: A sparkling wine from Portugal for those who adore bone-dry sparkling wines with an accent of lemon citrus.[Read more]

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Galer Estate, Red Lion Chardonnay Sparkling Wine, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Wine Casual
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November 2, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Galer Estate Red Lion Chardonnay Sparkling Wine – A Fun, Sparkling, Pét-Nat-Reminiscent Chardonnay

Galer Estate, Red Lion Chardonnay Sparkling Wine, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Tasting Note: A fun, sparkling, pét-nat-reminiscent chardonnay with bright tropical fruit flavors in a zero-dosage style – something special.[Read more]

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Mionetto, Prosecco Brut, Treviso DOC, Veneto, Italy, Wine Casual
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October 7, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mionetto Prosecco Brut – A Good, Straightforward Prosecco

Mionetto, Prosecco Brut, Treviso DOC, Veneto, Italy

Tasting Note: A good, dry, straightforward prosecco that you can enjoy on its own or mix for mimosas.[Read more]

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Domaine Rolet Père & Fils, Crémant Du Jura Blanc Brut 2011, France, Wine Casual
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September 11, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Rolet Père & Fils Crémant Du Jura Blanc Brut 2011 – An Impressive Sparkling Wine with Buttery, Brioche Flavors

Domaine Rolet Père & Fils, Crémant Du Jura Blanc Brut 2011, France

Tasting Note: A crémant from Jura that impresses with wonderful, buttery, brioche flavors and a fulsome body your palate will appreciate.[Read more]

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Pascal Mazet, Tradition Premier Cru Brut, Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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September 6, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pascal Mazet Tradition Premier Cru Brut Champagne – Delicious Yeasty Note Paired in Perfect Proportion with Green Fruit

Pascal Mazet, Tradition Premier Cru Brut, Champagne, France

Tasting Note: A premier cru Champagne that reveals delicious yeasty notes paired in perfect proportion with green fruit.[Read more]

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Wiston Estate, Cuvée Rosé NV, South Downs, England, Wine Casual
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September 1, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Wiston Estate Cuvée Rosé NV – A Spritely, English Sparkling Wine with a Distinct, Red-Fruit Character

Wiston Estate, Cuvée Rosé NV, South Downs, England

Tasting Note: A spritely, English sparkling wine that has a distinct red-fruit character.[Read more]

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    3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley

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  • What to Expect from a Trentodoc Sparkling Wine, and How it Compares to Other Traditional-Method Sparkling Wines, Wine Casual
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    What to Expect from a Trentodoc Sparkling Wine, and How They Compare to Other Traditional-Method Sparkling Wines

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

  • Vale do Bomfim, White 2022, Douro, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    An Attractive, Savory Bottling – Vale do Bomfim White 2022

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  • Vale do Bomfim, Red 2022, Douro, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    Shows Potential of Douro – Vale do Bomfim Red 2022

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  • Traversa, Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Montevideo, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Tastes Like a Petal-Dusted Gimlet in a Glass – Traversa Sauvignon Blanc 2024

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  • Giro Ribot, Paul Cheneau Brut Rosé Cava, Catalonia, Spain, Wine Casual
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    Giro Ribot Paul Cheneau Brut Rosé Cava – Supple & Delicate

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  • Bouza Viñedos & Bodega, Albariño 2024, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Bouza Viñedos & Bodega Albariño 2024 – Spritely, Zesty with an Earthy Quality

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Travel & Events

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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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    Slow Wine New York 2022

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Books & Movie Reviews

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