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All Posts Tagged ‘Washington’

Sokol Blosser, Lucky No. 9 White 2020, Washington & California, Wine Casual
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September 19, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sokol Blosser Lucky No. 9 White 2020 – A Zesty White Blend with Sunny Tropical Fruit

Sokol Blosser, Lucky No. 9 White 2020, Washington & California

Tasting Note: A bright, zesty, white wine made from California and Washington-state fruit that is filled with sunny, tropical fruit.[Read more]

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DeLille Cellars, Chaleur Blanc 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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October 13, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

DeLille Cellars Chaleur Blanc 2016 – The Semillon Shines in the White Blend

DeLille Cellars, Chaleur Blanc 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A delightful sauvignon-blanc-and-semillon blend with complexity.[Read more]

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Waters, Syrah 2014, Washington, Wine Casual
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November 13, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Waters Syrah 2014 – A Plush Syrah with Depth

Waters, Syrah 2014, Washington

Tasting Note: A plush syrah with depth.[Read more]

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Lujon, Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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April 29, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lujon Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 – Abounds with Supple Black Fruit

Lujon, Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Walla Walla Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A Walla Walla, Washington Cabernet Sauvignon that abounds with supple black fruit that is the region’s style.[Read more]

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Canoe Ridge Vineyard, The Expedition Merlot 2018, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington, Wine Casual
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April 9, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Canoe Ridge Vineyard The Expedition Merlot 2018 – A Straightforward, Medium-Throttle Merlot

Canoe Ridge Vineyard, The Expedition Merlot 2018, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington

Tasting Note: A versatile, medium-throttle merlot that could be paired with many a dish or enjoyed by itself or at a cocktail party.[Read more]

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Cavatappi, San Pietro 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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February 23, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cavatappi San Pietro 2013 – A Generous, Sangiovese-Led Red Blend

Cavatappi, San Pietro 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: If you’ve become more intrigued with sangiovese-led red blends, this generous blend from Washington state is a good place to see how these new-world blends are being made.[Read more]

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Januik, Bacchus Vineyard Riesling 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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February 2, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Januik Bacchus Vineyard Riesling 2016 – An Old-World Leaning Riesling

Januik, Bacchus Vineyard Riesling 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A Columbia Valley riesling with a generous nose that channels the Mosel.[Read more]

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J. Bookwalter, Foreshadow Merlot 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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September 28, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

J. Bookwalter Foreshadow Merlot 2012 – Will Make You Love Merlot Again

J. Bookwalter, Foreshadow Merlot 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A fulsome merlot with body and enjoyable aromatics that leap out of your glass.[Read more]

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Ken Wright Cellars, Chardonnay 2013, Celilo Vineyard, Columbia River Gorge, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 29, 2020
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Ken Wright Cellars, Chardonnay 2013 – Grown Up Chardonnay

Ken Wright Cellars, Chardonnay 2013, Celilo Vineyard, Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Tasting Note: A full-bodied chardonnay with muscle and vibrant golden fruit.[Read more]

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Waters, Interlude 2015, Washington, Wine Casual
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June 2, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Waters Interlude 2015 – Couples Reservedness & Red-and-Black Fruit Integration

Waters, Interlude 2015, Washington

Tasting Note: A silky red blend that couples reservedness and red-and-black fruit integration.[Read more]

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