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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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Monthly Archives of: February 2016

Warwick Valley Winery, Cabernet Franc 2014, New York, Wine Casual
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February 29, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Warwick Valley Winery Cabernet Franc 2014 – Fruit Takes a Back Seat to Acidity

Warwick Valley Winery, Cabernet Franc 2014, New York

Tasting Note: A mostly straight-forward, enjoyable, cab franc from the Hudson Valley.[Read more]

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Standing Stone Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 27, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Standing Stone Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – A Pleasing Medium-Bodied Cab

Standing Stone Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: This purple-colored cabernet has an aromatic nose of black fruit including blackberry, black plum and black cherry.[Read more]

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Element Winery, Cabernet Franc Reserve 2010, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 26, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Element Winery Cabernet Franc Reserve 2010 – A Cab Franc with Pinot Noir Complexity

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

Tasting Note: A cabernet franc that displays the depth of complexity you’d expect from a pinot noir.[Read more]

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Red Newt, Riseling 2012, Bullhorn Creek Vineyard, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 25, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Red Newt Cellars Riseling 2012 Bullhorn Creek Vineyard – A Stand Out Riesling

Red Newt Cellars, Riseling 2012, Bullhorn Creek Vineyard, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: An outstanding expression of the riesling grape done in an intense dry style.[Read more]

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Doc’s Draft, Original Hard Apple Cider, New York, Wine Casual
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February 24, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Doc’s Draft Original Hard Apple Cider – A Cider with Dry Character

Doc’s Draft, Original Hard Apple Cider, New York

Tasting Note: A solid cider from the Hudson Valley.[Read more]

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Ravines, Dry Riesling 2014, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 23, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ravines Dry Riesling 2014 – A Well-Crafted Riesling

Ravines, Dry Riesling 2014, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A well-crafted riesling that expresses the depth of flavor the varietal can achieve in the New York Finger Lakes.[Read more]

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Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Field Cuvée 2011, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 22, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Field Cuvée 2011 – A Field Blend Concept Well Executed

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Field Cuvée 2011, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A fun cuvée to introduce yourself to Hermann J. Wiemer’s 2011 red wine vintage.[Read more]

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Silver Thread, Chardonnay 2013, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 21, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Silver Thread Chardonnay 2013 – Acidity & Tartness Reign

Silver Thread, Chardonnay 2013, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A bright, refreshing, unoaked palate cleanser.[Read more]

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Warwick Valley Winery, Riesling 2014, New York, Wine Casual
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February 20, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Warwick Valley Winery Riesling 2014 – Floral & Rose-Bush Flavors

Warwick Valley Winery, Riesling 2014, New York

Tasting Note: This lemon-colored riesling has a nose of apricot, green apple and lemon citrus.[Read more]

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Billsboro, Cabernet Franc 2013, Saw Mill Creek Vineyards, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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February 19, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Billsboro Cabernet Franc 2013 – A Straight Forward Cab Franc

Billsboro, Cabernet Franc 2013, Sawmill Creek Vineyards, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A straightforward cab franc with medium complexity beginning mid-palate.[Read more]

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