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Focus and further
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the systematic and casual way.
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: August 2020

Château Peybonhomme-Les-Tours, Energies 2016, Bordeaux, France, Wine Casual
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August 31, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Château Peybonhomme-Les-Tours Energies 2016 – A Bordeaux to Repeat

Château Peybonhomme-Les-Tours, Energies 2016, Bordeaux, France

Tasting Note: A red Bordeaux with weight and concentration that is red-fruit forward with lovely earthy notes.[Read more]

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Schmitt Söhne, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling 2002, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany, Wine Casual
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August 30, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Schmitt Söhne Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling 2002 – An Aged Beauty to Behold

Schmitt Söhne, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling 2002, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

Tasting Note: Aged riesling is one of life’s true pleasures, and this bottle that I discovered in my cellar was a beauty to behold.[Read more]

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Ken Wright Cellars, Chardonnay 2013, Celilo Vineyard, Columbia River Gorge, Washington, Wine Casual
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August 29, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ken Wright Cellars, Chardonnay 2013 – Grown Up Chardonnay

Ken Wright Cellars, Chardonnay 2013, Celilo Vineyard, Columbia River Gorge, Washington

Tasting Note: A full-bodied chardonnay with muscle and vibrant golden fruit.[Read more]

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Wind Gap, Syrah 2009, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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August 28, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Wind Gap Syrah 2009 – A Syrah with Backbone

Wind Gap, Syrah 2009, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: A syrah with backbone, flavor-intensity and stamina to get you through the evening and perhaps beyond.[Read more]

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Tesoro de Bullas, Monastrell 2015, Bullas, Spain, Wine Casual
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August 27, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Tesoro de Bullas Monastrell 2015 – A Straightforward, Midweek Wine

Tesoro de Bullas, Monastrell 2015, Bullas, Spain

Tasting Note: A straightforward monastrell that does the job.[Read more]

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F.E. Trimbach, Gewurztraminer 2016, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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August 26, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

F.E. Trimbach Gewurztraminer 2016 – Dripping with Flavor Intensity & Sun-Driven Fruit

F.E. Trimbach, Gewurztraminer 2016, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: An Alsacian gewurztraminer dripping with flavor-intensity and sun-driven fruit.[Read more]

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Philippe Cambie, Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2017, France, Wine Casual
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August 25, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Philippe Cambie Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2017 – What Côtes du Rhône Should Be

Philippe Cambie, Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2017, France

Tasting Note: A perfumed Côtes du Rhône with alluring aromatics that is as much a pleasure to nose as it is to drink.[Read more]

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De Valloie, Paramour Crémant de Loire Brut, Saumur, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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August 24, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

De Valloie, Paramour Crémant de Loire Brut – A Ripe-Fruit Forward Sparkling Wine

De Valloie, Paramour Crémant de Loire Brut, Saumur, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Crémant d’Loire that has more-pleasing, ripe-fruit notes than most crémant.[Read more]

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Famille Bougrier, Vieilles Vignes Grande Réserve Vouvray V 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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August 23, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Famille Bougrier Vieilles Vignes Grande Réserve Vouvray V 2015 – Will Please a Wine Nerd & Her Aunt

Famille Bougrier, Vieilles Vignes Grande Réserve Vouvray V 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Vouvray made in an off-dry style with an enjoyable, ripe-fruit character.[Read more]

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Azienda Agricola Cortese, Nostru Catarratto Lucido Terre Siciliane IGP 2018, Sicily, Italy, Wine Casual
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August 22, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Azienda Agricola Cortese Nostru Catarratto Lucido Terre Siciliane IGP 2018 – Punches Above its Weight

Azienda Agricola Cortese, Nostru Catarratto Lucido Terre Siciliane IGP 2018, Sicily, Italy

Tasting Note: A tropical-fruit-flavored cataratto from Sicily that sings in your glass and punches above its weight especially for the price point.[Read more]

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