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All Posts Tagged ‘sparkling wine’

De Saint-Gall, Premier Cru Le Blanc de Blancs Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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February 7, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Saint-Gall Premier Cru Le Blanc de Blancs Champagne – A Delicate Champagne that Accentuates the Wine’s Fruit Character

De Saint-Gall, Premier Cru Le Blanc de Blancs Champagne, France

Tasting Note: A delicate Champagne that accentuates the wine’s fruit character.[Read more]

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De Saint-Gall, Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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January 4, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Saint-Gall, Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne – Notable Yeast & Golden Fruit

De Saint-Gall, Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne, France

Tasting Note: A Grand Cru Champagne with notable yeasty aromas and golden fruit that are the sparkling wine’s calling card.[Read more]

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Immich-Anker, Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling Brut 2014, Mosel, Riesling, Germany, Wine Casual
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January 1, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Immich-Anker Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling Brut 2014 – An Angular Mosel Brut

Immich-Anker, Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling Brut 2014, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: Bright, angular and with a touch of chalk, this sparkling brut riesling would be equally comfortable as an aperitif or paired with a meal proper.[Read more]

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Geoffroy, Meunier Les Tiersaudes Brut Nature Champagne 2013, France, Wine Casual
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December 31, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Geoffroy Meunier Les Tiersaudes Brut Nature Champagne 2013 – A Meunier with Age & Oomph

Geoffroy, Meunier Les Tiersaudes Brut Nature Champagne 2013, France

Tasting Note: A robust Meunier-based Champagne that combines golden fruit and strength.[Read more]

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6 Top New Jersey Sparkling Wines to Whet Your Palate. Wine Casual
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December 12, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

6 Top New Jersey Sparkling Wines to Whet Your Palate

6 Top New Jersey Sparkling Wines to Whet Your Palate

Who doesn’t like sparkling wine?[Read more]

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Beneduce Vineyards, Intermezzo 2019, New Jersey, Wine Casual
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December 4, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Beneduce Vineyards Intermezzo 2019 – A Gewürztraminer Orange Wine with Depth of Flavor

Beneduce Vineyards, Intermezzo 2019, New Jersey

Tasting Note: A gewürztraminer orange wine that shows fermentation on the skins can truly enhance depth of flavor especially with this aromatically-led varietal.[Read more]

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William Heritage Winery, Estate Reserve Vintage Brut 2016, Outer Coastal Plain, New Jersey, Wine Casual
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November 23, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

William Heritage Winery Estate Reserve Vintage Brut 2016 – A Festival of Yeasty Autolytic Flavors Champagne Lovers Will Adore

William Heritage Winery, Estate Reserve Vintage Brut 2016, Outer Coastal Plain, New Jersey

Tasting Note: A festival of yeasty autolytic flavors that Champagne lovers will adore.[Read more]

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William Heritage, Estate Reserve Blanc de Blancs 2017, Outer Coastal Plain, New Jersey, Wine Casual
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November 14, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

William Heritage Estate Reserve Blanc de Blancs 2017 – Channels Fine French Crémant

William Heritage, Estate Reserve Blanc de Blancs 2017, Outer Coastal Plain, New Jersey

Tasting Note: You’ll think you’re tasting a fine French crémant with this blanc de blancs which pleasantly exceeds any preconceived notions you may have about New Jersey wine.[Read more]

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Vauversin à Oger, Oxalie Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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November 13, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Vauversin à Oger Oxalie Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne – Wonderful Yeasty Notes

Vauversin à Oger, Oxalie Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne, France

Tasting Note: Grand Cru Rosé Champagne with those wonderful yeasty notes that sometimes don’t carry into rosé sparkling wines.[Read more]

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De Saint-Gall, Le Sélection Champagne, France, Wine Casual
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November 11, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Saint-Gall Le Sélection Champagne – Lots of Toasty Notes & Racy Acidity

De Saint-Gall, Le Sélection Champagne, France

Tasting Note: A Champagne with lots of toasty notes and racy acidity.[Read more]

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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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  • Perla del Garda, Garda Bianco 2023, Italy, Wine Casual
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  • Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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    Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – Mineral Driven & Lemon Kissed

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    Vergelegen Wine Estate’s “V Club” Brings South African Wine to the U.S.

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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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