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Focus and further
your wine learning
the systematic and casual way.
Seriously.

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Loire Valley, France
Jumilla, Yecla, Alicante & Jerez Spain &
Western Cape, South Africa
Spending up to 79 months focusing
on wines from these 3 regions and more from
January 2015 – July 2021.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Washington’

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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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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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Emplacement, Rosé of Cabernet Franc 2015, Yakima Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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May 20, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Emplacement Rosé of Cabernet Franc 2015 – Elegant with a Gentle Character

Emplacement, Rosé of Cabernet Franc 2015, Yakima Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: Yakima rosé — who knew?[Read more]

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DeLille Cellars, Rosé 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual,
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April 16, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

DeLille Cellars Rosé 2017 – A Flavorsome Rosé with Body and Personality

DeLille Cellars, Rosé 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A flavorsome, grenache-mourvedre-cinsault rosé with body and personality.[Read more]

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Hogue, Riesling 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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April 6, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hogue Riesling 2017 – Would Work Well as an Aperitif

Hogue, Riesling 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A good quality riesling from Columbia Valley.[Read more]

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Sonoris, Burney’s Blend 2009, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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March 23, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sonoris Burney’s Blend 2009 – A Yummy, Columbia-Valley Red Blend

Sonoris, Burney’s Blend 2009, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A rich, fruit-forward, comforting red blend from Columbia Valley.[Read more]

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Reininger, Helix Merlot 2011, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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September 5, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Reininger Helix Merlot 2011 – A Straightforward, Easy-Going Merlot

Reininger, Helix Merlot 2011, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A straightforward, easy-going merlot.[Read more]

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Flying Trout, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Walla Walla, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 21, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Flying Trout Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – A Cabernet That’s Hard Not to Enjoy

Flying Trout, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Walla Walla, Washington

Tasting Note: While I’m not a fan of cabernet sauvignon in general, this one is hard not to enjoy – especially with a wintery midweek dinner.[Read more]

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Zephros, Syrah 2009, Wahluke Slope, Cougar Vineyard, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 20, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Zephros Syrah 2009 – A Serious, Focused, Earthy Syrah

Zephros, Syrah 2009, Wahluke Slope, Cougar Vineyard, Washington

Tasting Note: A serious, focused, earthy syrah that makes a statement and delights your senses.[Read more]

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