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Focus and further
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Seriously.

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

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worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Monthly Archives of: January 2016

Ravines, Gewürztraminer 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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January 31, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ravines Gewürztraminer 2013 – A Pungent Fruit Nose

Ravines, Gewürztraminer 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A gewürz you can chew on.[Read more]

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Lamoreaux Landing, T23 Cabernet Franc Unoaked 2014, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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January 30, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lamoreaux Landing T23 Cabernet Franc Unoaked 2014 – Wild & Youthful

Lamoreaux Landing, T23 Cabernet Franc Unoaked 2014, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This ruby-colored cabernet franc has a pungent nose of raspberry and black currant; it smells wild like a wine that has not been tamed by oak – which is exactly what it is, an unoaked cab franc.[Read more]

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Heron Hill, Unoaked Chardonnay 2014, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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January 29, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Heron Hill Unoaked Chardonnay 2014 – A Fine Expression of the Varietal

Heron Hill, Unoaked Chardonnay 2014, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This golden-colored chardonnay has a nose of grapefruit, green apple, mango and lemon.[Read more]

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Hector Wine Company, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Seneca Lake, New York, Wine Casual
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January 28, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hector Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – A Full-Bodied Indigenous Yeast Cab

Hector Wine Company, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Seneca Lake, New York

Tasting Note:  In this indigenous-yeast fermented wine only the yeast from the vineyard itself was used in its fermentation from grape juice into alcohol.[Read more]

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Element Winery, Cabernet Franc 2010, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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January 27, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Element Winery Cabernet Franc 2010 – A Cab Franc Best

Element Winery, Cabernet Franc 2010, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: Among the best of the cabernet franc style that is still being defined in the U.S and a wine would be a worthy contender on the world stage.[Read more]

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Forge Cellars, Riesling “Les Allies” 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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January 26, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Forge Cellars Riesling “Les Allies” 2013 – A Refreshing Indigenous Yeast Riesling

Forge Cellars, Riesling “Les Allies” 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: Forge’s dry medium-bodied riesling has depth and complexity and is refreshing with minerality.[Read more]

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Pellegrini Vineyards, Cabernet Franc 2007, North Fork of Long Island, New York, Wine Casual
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January 25, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Pellegrini Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2007 – Long Island Fruit Character

Pellegrini Vineyards, Cabernet Franc 2007, North Fork of Long Island, New York

Tasting Note: Long Island cab franc has come into its own and this wine proves the point.[Read more]

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Red Newt Cellars, Gewürztraminer 2007, Sawmill Creek Vineyards, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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January 24, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Red Newt Cellars Gewürztraminer 2007 – Standout Complexity & Richness That Impresses

Red Newt Cellars, Gewürztraminer 2007, Sawmill Creek Vineyards, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A smooth-drinking gewürtz with depth of flavor that impresses.[Read more]

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Hermann J. Wiemer, Frost Cuvée 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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January 23, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hermann J. Wiemer Frost Cuvée 2013 – A Plush White Blend

Hermann J. Wiemer, Frost Cuvée 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This golden-colored cuvée has aromas of lychee, peach stonefruit and melon.[Read more]

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Bellwether Wine Cellars, A&D Vineyard Wild Ferment Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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January 22, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bellwether Wine Cellars A&D Vineyard Wild Ferment Riesling 2013 – Re-Taste

Bellwether Wine Cellars, A&D Vineyard Wild Ferment Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A clear golden-colored riesling.[Read more]

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