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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Swartland’

Tanie & Vincent Carême, Terre Brûlée Le Rouge 2016, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 23, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Tanie & Vincent Carême Terre Brûlée Le Rouge 2016 – Aromatic Bouquet Compliments Smooth Body

Tanie & Vincent Carême, Terre Brûlée Le Rouge 2016, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: A red blend with a wonderful bouquet of red-and-black fruit that compliments its smooth body.[Read more]

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Hogan, Chenin Blanc 2016, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 22, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hogan Chenin Blanc 2016 – An Inviting Chenin Blanc

Hogan, Chenin Blanc 2016, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: South African chenin blanc made in a very accessible and inviting style that pleases the senses.[Read more]

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Painted Wolf, Guillermo Pinotage 2014, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 22, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Painted Wolf Guillermo Pinotage 2014 – Shows Purity of Fruit and Concentration

Painted Wolf, Guillermo Pinotage 2014, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: A South African pinotage that shows purity of fruit and concentration.[Read more]

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A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Secateurs, Chenin Blanc 2017, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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May 21, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2017 – A Classic South African Chenin Blanc

A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Secateurs, Chenin Blanc 2017, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: A bright, refreshing chenin blanc with flavor concentration and depth in a classic South African style.[Read more]

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Aubergine, The Lost Observatory Carignan Syrah 2003, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 17, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Aubergine The Lost Observatory Carignan Syrah 2003 – Try This & Thank Me Later

Aubergine, The Lost Observatory Carignan Syrah 2003, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: Try this carignan-syrah blend and thank me later.[Read more]

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Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2016, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 8, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2016 – Lots of Value for the Price Point & Quality Level

Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2016, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: A soft-textured syrah that offers lots of great value for the price point and quality level.[Read more]

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Doran Vineyards, Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2014, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 7, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Doran Vineyards Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2014 – An Easy-Drinking Chenin Blanc

Doran Vineyards, Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2014, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: An easy-drinking chenin blanc.[Read more]

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Glen Carlou, The Curator’s Collection Chenin Blanc 2017, Swartland, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 22, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Glen Carlou The Curator’s Collection Chenin Blanc 2017 – A Fuller-Bodied Chenin Blanc

Glen Carlou, The Curator’s Collection Chenin Blanc 2017, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: A chenin blanc with body, depth of flavor and balance between acidity and fruit.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, The Royal Valley Vineyards Wine Company, Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc 2014, Swartland, South Africa
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March 5, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

The Royal Valley Vineyards Wine Company Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc 2014 – A White to Try Again & Again

The Royal Valley Vineyards Wine Company, Old Vines Steen Chenin Blanc 2014, Swartland, South Africa

Tasting Note: A dry, tropical fruit-styled chenin blanc from South Africa with rich flavor.[Read more]

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