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Focus and further
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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Old Vines Grenache 2018, Wente Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, California, Wine Casual
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November 7, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Old Vines Grenache 2018 – Black-Fruit Oomph & Hair on its Chest

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Old Vines Grenache 2018, Wente Vineyard, Arroyo Seco, California

Tasting Note: A grenache with black-fruit oomph and hair on its chest.[Read more]

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Domaine L. Chatelain, Chablis 2016, Burgundy, France, Wine Casual
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November 6, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine L. Chatelain Chablis 2016 – A Mineral-Driven Chablis with Bright, Zesty Orchard Fruit

Domaine L. Chatelain, Chablis 2016, Burgundy, France

Tasting Note: A mineral-driven Chablis with bright, zesty orchard fruit.[Read more]

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El 47 Del Mercado de Triana, Manzanilla, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Andalucia, Spain, Wine Casual
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November 5, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

El 47 Del Mercado de Triana Manzanilla – A Manzanilla in a Style That is Eminently Suited for Everyday Enjoyment

El 47 Del Mercado de Triana, Manzanilla, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Andalucia, Spain

Tasting Note: Manzanilla in a style that is eminently suited for everyday enjoyment with all of the classic sherry elements.[Read more]

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El 47 Del Mercado de Triana, Oloroso, Jerez, Andalucia, Spain, Wine Casual
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November 4, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

El 47 Del Mercado de Triana Oloroso – A Complex Midpalate Coupled with Toasted Nuttiness

El 47 Del Mercado de Triana, Oloroso, Jerez, Andalucia, Spain

Tasting Note: A very good, affordable oloroso that is off the charts as far price to value.[Read more]

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El 47 Del Mercado de Triana, Palo Cortado, Jerez, Andalucia, Spain, Wine Casual
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November 3, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

El 47 Del Mercado de Triana Palo Cortado – Impresses Especially for the Price

El 47 Del Mercado de Triana, Palo Cortado, Jerez, Andalucia, Spain

Tasting Note: An attractive palo cortado that impresses, especially for the price.[Read more]

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W & J Graham’s Six Grapes, Reserve Ruby Port, Portugal, Wine Casual
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November 2, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

W & J Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Ruby Port – Port with a Lively Fruit Character

W & J Graham’s Six Grapes, Reserve Ruby Port, Portugal

Tasting Notes: A Reserve Port with a lively fruit character.[Read more]

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Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut Rosé, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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November 1, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lucien Albrecht Crémant D’Alsace Brut Rosé – A Crowdpleaser

Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut Rosé, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: This is my summer go-to crémant because it’s rosé-colored, sparkling, delicious and makes a perfect opening to a meal.[Read more]

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Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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October 31, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lucien Albrecht Crémant D’Alsace Brut – A Go-To Producer That Never Disappoints

Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: Crémant from Alsace has always been an under-the-radar sparkling wine known well to and enjoyed regularly by the French themselves, and this bottle from Lucien Albrecht demonstrates why.[Read more]

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Bending Branch Winery, Tannat 2017, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 30, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bending Branch Winery Tannat 2017 – Truly A Tannat Treat

Bending Branch Winery, Tannat 2017, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas Tannat that is teaming with concentrated, brooding, black fruit that sings.[Read more]

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Fall Creek Vineyards, Chardonnay 2019, Certenberg Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 29, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fall Creek Vineyards Chardonnay 2019 – A Complex, Substantial Chardonnay That Delights the Senses

Fall Creek Vineyards, Chardonnay 2019, Certenberg Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, Texas

Tasting Note: A substantial Texas chardonnay with a complex midpalate that delights the senses.[Read more]

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    Sunce Winery & Vineyard Old Vines Grenache 2019 – A Cheery Grenache with Body

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