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All Posts Tagged ‘Winemaker’s Selection’

Tyrrell’s, Winemaker’s Selection Vat 9 Shiraz 2014, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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February 18, 2020
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Tyrrell’s Winemaker’s Selection Vat 9 Shiraz 2014 – Typifies Hunter Valley Restraint with Flavorsome Results

Tyrrell’s, Winemaker’s Selection Vat 9 Shiraz 2014, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A shiraz that typifies Hunter Valley restraint resulting in an elegant and flavorsome wine that isn’t overpowering as some Australian-shirazs can be.[Read more]

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Tyrrell’s, Winemaker’s Selection, Vat 1 Semillon 1998, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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February 16, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Tyrrell’s Winemaker’s Selection Vat 1 Semillon 1998 – Acid Lovers Will Rejoice

Tyrrell’s, Winemaker’s Selection, Vat 1 Semillon 1998, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: An aged semillon that is still a youthful stallion at 21 years of age with a defiant streak of flavor development and bracing acidity.[Read more]

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Tyrrell’s, Winemaker’s Selection, Vat 1 Semillon 2009, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, Wine Casual
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February 14, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Tyrrell’s Winemaker’s Selection Vat 1 Semillon 2009 – Transforms into Something Special with Age

Tyrrell’s, Winemaker’s Selection, Vat 1 Semillon 2009, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Tasting Note: A semillon that proves the grape varietal’s ability to transform into something special with age.[Read more]

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Thorn-Clarke, Terra Barossa Winemaker’s Selection Shiraz 2015, Barossa, Australia, Wine Casual
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November 20, 2017
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Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Winemaker’s Selection Shiraz 2015 – Substantial Black Fruit & Flavor Concentration

Thorn-Clarke, Terra Barossa Winemaker’s Selection Shiraz 2015, Barossa, Australia

Tasting Note: A substantial Shiraz with personality, flavor concentration, and loads of black fruit.[Read more]

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Anakena, Winemaker’s Selection Red Blend 2013, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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October 28, 2016
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Anakena Winemaker’s Selection Red Blend 2013 – Drinkable, But Not Enjoyable

Anakena, Winemaker’s Selection Red Blend 2013, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: Overall, not a very satisfying wine experience given the host of other Chilean export options available at affordable price points.[Read more]

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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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Wine Reviews

  • Domaine de la Cotelleraie, Gérald Vallée Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil 2018, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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    Domaine de la Cotelleraie Gérald Vallée Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil 2018 – A Savory Loire Cabernet Franc

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  • Terres Blondes, Gamay 2019, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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    Terres Blondes Gamay 2019 – Flattering Floral Undertones

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  • Sokol Blosser, Lucky No. 9 White 2020, Washington & California, Wine Casual
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    Sokol Blosser Lucky No. 9 White 2020 – A Zesty White Blend with Sunny Tropical Fruit

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  • Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Old Vines Grenache 2019, Clarksburg, Heringer Vineyard, California, Wine Casual
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    Sunce Winery & Vineyard Old Vines Grenache 2019 – A Cheery Grenache with Body

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  • Arca Nova, Rosé Vinho Verde, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    Arca Nova Rosé Vinho Verde – A Fun, Lowkey, Low-Alcohol Rosé

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Travel & Events

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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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    Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

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Books & Movie Reviews

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