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All Posts Tagged ‘Washington’

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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Garagiste, Starfire Red 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 13, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Garagiste Starfire Red 2016 – A Fun, Yummy Red Blend that Doesn’t Take Itself Too Seriously

Garagiste, Starfire Red 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A smooth red blend from Columbia Valley that delights and abounds with supple red fruit.[Read more]

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Dunham Cellars, Syrah 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 12, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Dunham Cellars Syrah 2014 – Will Make You Go Down the Washington, Red-Wine Rabbit Hole

Dunham Cellars, Syrah 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A seriously, supple and elegant syrah from Washington state that will make you go down the Washington-red-wine rabbit hole.[Read more]

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Otis Kenyon, Roussanne 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 11, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Otis Kenyon Roussanne 2017 – White-Wine Rhone Lovers Will Fine Welcome Respite in this Washington-State Roussanne

Otis Kenyon, Roussanne 2017, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: White-wine Rhone lovers will find welcome respite in this bottle of Columbia Valley, Washington roussanne.[Read more]

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