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Wine Casual

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

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The Loire, France,
Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Palo Cortado Viejo C.P. Single Vineyard Sherry, Andalusia, Spain, Wine Casual
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October 3, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Palo Cortado Viejo C.P. Single Vineyard Sherry – Will Make You Want to Indulge More into the Mystery of its Creation

Palo Cortado Viejo C.P. Single Vineyard Sherry, Andalusia, Spain

Tasting Note: A palo cortado that will make you want to indulge more into the mystery of its creation.[Read more]

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Puckerbrush, Farmhouse Style Sparkling Cider 2016, Vermont, Wine Casual
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July 30, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Puckerbrush Farmhouse Style Sparkling Cider 2016 – A Bright, Tart, Dry Sparkling Cider

Puckerbrush, Farmhouse Style Sparkling Cider 2016, Vermont

Tasting Note: A bright, tart, dry sparkling cider that would pair well with brunch or dinner.[Read more]

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Esporao, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 17, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporao Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Boasts Savory & Citrus Elements

Esporao, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Portugal

Tasting Note: A Portuguese olive oil that boasts enjoyable savory and citrus elements.[Read more]

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Clos Puy Arnaud, Grand Vin 2014, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, France, Wine Casual
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July 7, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Clos Puy Arnaud, Grand Vin 2014 – Will Make You Want to Fall in Love with Bordeaux Again

Clos Puy Arnaud, Grand Vin 2014, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, France

Tasting Note: A red blend that will make you want to fall in love with Bordeaux again.[Read more]

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2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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January 28, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Champalou Vouvray 2015 – A Solid Chenin Blanc

Champalou, Vouvray 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A solid, well-made, Loire-Valley chenin blanc.[Read more]

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Michael David Winery, Petite Petit 2013, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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April 4, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Michael David Winery Petite Petit 2013 – A Winning Petit Sirah & Petit Verdot Blend

Michael David Winery, Petite Petit 2013, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A petit sirah and petit verdot red blend that will make you wonder why you neglected these grape varieties for so long.[Read more]

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Willm, Reserve Riesling 2015, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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March 25, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Willm Reserve Riesling 2015 – Dripping in Flavor with Enticing Aromatics

Willm, Reserve Riesling 2015, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: An Alsatian riesling with weight, body and lazy-afternoon summer sunlight all swirled together into one delicious and delightful elixir.[Read more]

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May 12, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Wine Casual to Relaunch in July 2015

Whew!

That was one long sabbatical, but I’m back to help people who are committed to focusing and furthering their limited time for wine learning in a systematic and casual way.

If this is you, then ready your wine glass for a highly-focused wine ride that begins in July.

I’ve been writing for months in preparation for this launch.[Read more]

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    Reggie Solomon Joins Wine Enthusiast Tasting Panel Reviewing Wines from Beaujolais & Loire Valley.

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  • TrentoDoc Could Become Italy’s First Organic & Sustainable Sparkling Wine DOC if Ferrari, Region’s Largest Wine Producer’s Vision Becomes Reality. Wine Casual
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    TrentoDoc Could Become Italy’s First Organic & Sustainable Sparkling Wine DOC if Ferrari, Region’s Largest Wine Producer’s Vision Becomes Reality

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  • 3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley, Wine Casual
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    3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley

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  • What to Expect from a Trentodoc Sparkling Wine, and How it Compares to Other Traditional-Method Sparkling Wines, Wine Casual
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    What to Expect from a Trentodoc Sparkling Wine, and How They Compare to Other Traditional-Method Sparkling Wines

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  • Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability Efforts, Wine Casual
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    Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability Efforts

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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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  • Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Branco White 2024, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    March 3, 2026
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    Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão Branco White 2024 – Rich with Tropical Fruit

    Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Branco White 2024, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Tasting Note: Muddled, […]

  • Perla del Garda, Garda Bianco 2023, Italy, Wine Casual
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    February 28, 2026
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    Perla del Garda Garda Bianco 2023 – Pleasantly Multi-Dimensional

    Perla del Garda, Garda Bianco 2023, Italy Tasting Note: This white wine blend of Chardonnay, […]

  • Quinta da Fonte Souto, Florão Tinto Red 2021, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    February 25, 2026
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    Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão Tinto Red 2021 – Elegant & Svelte

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  • Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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    February 22, 2026
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    Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – Mineral Driven & Lemon Kissed

    Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California Tasting Note: This Sauvignon Blanc […]

Travel & Events

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    Spain’s Great Match New York 2022

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  • Vergelegen Wine Estate's VClub Brings South African Wine to U.S.
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    May 2, 2022
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    Vergelegen Wine Estate’s “V Club” Brings South African Wine to the U.S.

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  • 3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine, Wine Casual
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    May 1, 2022
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    3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine

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  • Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room, Wine Casual
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    April 25, 2022
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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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    February 6, 2022
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    Slow Wine New York 2022

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Books & Movie Reviews

  • Book Review & Wine Pairing: Malbec Mon Amour - A Definitive Guide to Malbec by One of Argentina’s Most Important Wine-Producing Families, the Catena Family
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    January 10, 2023
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    Book Review & Wine Pairing: Malbec Mon Amour – A Definitive Guide to Malbec by One of Argentina’s Most Important Wine-Producing Families, the Catena Family

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  • Book Review: The Wine Taster’s Journal – A Wine Lover’s Little Black Book
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    Book Review: The Wine Taster’s Journal – A Wine Lover’s Little Black Book

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