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Wine Casual

Focus and further
your wine learning
the systematic and casual way.
Seriously.

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

Also, keenly passionate about
worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Monthly Archives of: September 2020

Château Yvonne, La Folie Saumur Champigny 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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September 30, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Château Yvonne “La Folie” 2015 – An Earthy Cabernet Franc

Château Yvonne “La Folie” 2015, Saumur Champigny, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A muted cabernet franc with earthiness running throughout the length of the taste.[Read more]

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Sybille Kuntz, Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2016, Mosel, Germany, Wine Casual
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September 29, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sybille Kuntz Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2016 – A Classic Mosel Riesling with Characterful Citrus Zest

Sybille Kuntz, Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2016, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: A classic Mosel riesling with characterful citrus zest.[Read more]

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J. Bookwalter, Foreshadow Merlot 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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September 28, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

J. Bookwalter Foreshadow Merlot 2012 – Will Make You Love Merlot Again

J. Bookwalter, Foreshadow Merlot 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: A fulsome merlot with body and enjoyable aromatics that leap out of your glass.[Read more]

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Fèlsina, Berardenga Chianti Classico DOCG 2016, Siena, Italy, Wine Casual
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September 27, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico DOCG 2016 – Better Than Basic Chianti

Fèlsina, Berardenga Chianti Classico DOCG 2016, Siena, Italy

Tasting Note: Classic chianti flavors in a medium-bodied style.[Read more]

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Les Grands Vins de Colette, Chardonnay 2013, Durell Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, California, Wine Casual
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September 26, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Les Grands Vins de Colette Chardonnay 2013 – A Voluptuous Chardonnay That Could Be a Meal By Itself

Les Grands Vins de Colette, Chardonnay 2013, Durell Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, California

Tasting Note: A voluptuous chardonnay filled with ripe, tropical fruit.[Read more]

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Chateau Carbonnieux, Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2015, Pessac Léognan, France, Wine Casual
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September 25, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Chateau Carbonnieux Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2015 – An Enjoyable Cru Classé Bordeaux

Chateau Carbonnieux, Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2015, Pessac Léognan, France

Tasting Note: An enjoyable Crus Classé Bordeaux with body and balance between the fruit and tannin structure.[Read more]

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Spier, Signature Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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September 24, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Spier Signature Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – Terrific Price Point for the Quality

Spier, Signature Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Note: A riper-styled sauvignon blanc filled with tropical fruit flavors and at a terrific price point for the quality.[Read more]

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Element Winery, Red Table Wine 2010, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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September 23, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Element Winery Red Table Wine 2010 – A Table Wine that Punches Above its Weight

Element Winery, Red Table Wine 2010, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: A table wine that punches above its weight.[Read more]

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Wolfberger, Crémant d’Alsace Brut, France, Wine Casual
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September 22, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Wolfberger Crémant d’Alsace Brut – Straightforward & Good

Wolfberger, Crémant d’Alsace Brut, France

Tasting Note: A straightforward Crémant d’Alsace that is good in its dimension.[Read more]

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September 21, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

The Evolution of Chilean Carmenere – TerraNoble Winery’s Exploration of Carmenere Terroir

The Evolution of Chilean Carmenere – TerraNoble Winery’s Exploration of Carmenere Terroir

If you haven’t had carmenere in the last five years, now is a good time to try it again because it has evolved into something rather special.[Read more]

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    Jazz Musician & Esporão CEO, João Roquette, Adds “Personal Sustainability” to Family Wine Company’s Sustainability Efforts

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    Giro Ribot Paul Cheneau Brut Rosé Cava – Supple & Delicate

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  • Bouza Viñedos & Bodega, Albariño 2024, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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  • Los Cerros de San Juan, Familie Lahusen Single-Vineyard Riesling 2023, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Garzon Single Vineyard Albariño 2023 – Flirty & Complex

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