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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: January 2021

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Cabernet Franc 2015, Caballos Block – Calistoga Road, Sonoma County, California, Wine Casual
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January 31, 2021
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Sunce Winery & Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2015 – Full-Throttle & Full Bodied

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Cabernet Franc 2015, Caballos Block – Calistoga Road, Sonoma County, California

Tasting Note: A full-throttle, warm-weather cabernet franc that is ripe and full-bodied.[Read more]

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Francisque Lapandéry, Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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January 30, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Francisque Lapandéry Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2017 – A Loire Gamay Favorite

Francisque Lapandéry, Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A favorite Loire gamay of mine even though it is more restrained in character than the 2016 vintage.[Read more]

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January 29, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de la Madone Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2020 – Worth the Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau Splurge

Domaine de la Madone, Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2020, France

Tasting Note: When you are choosing between Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages wines, you expect more there-there in the latter category.[Read more]

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Jean-Claude DeBeaune, Beaujolais Nouveau 2020, France, Wine Casual
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January 28, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Jean-Claude DeBeaune Beaujolais Nouveau 2020 – A Juicy Beaujolais Nouveau with Classic, Fresh, Red-Fruit Flavors

Jean-Claude DeBeaune, Beaujolais Nouveau 2020, France

Tasting Note: A juicy Beaujolais Nouveau with classic, fresh, red-fruit flavors.[Read more]

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Jean-Paul Brun Domaine des Terres Dorees, L’Ancien Beaujolais Nouveau 2020, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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January 27, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Jean-Paul Brun Domaine des Terres Dorees L’Ancien Beaujolais Nouveau 2020 – Done in a Less Nouveau and More-Typical & More Reserved Beaujolais Style

Jean-Paul Brun Domaine des Terres Dorees, L’Ancien Beaujolais Nouveau 2020, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A Beaujolais done in a less nouveau and more-typical and more-reserved Beaujolais style.[Read more]

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Cartuxa, Évora Tinto Colheita 2016, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 26, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cartuxa Évora Tinto Colheita 2016 – A Plush & Alluring Combination of Red-And-Black Fruit

Cartuxa, Évora Tinto Colheita 2016, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A plush, Portuguese red blend with an alluring combination of red-and-black fruit.[Read more]

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Herdade de São Miguel, Colheita Seleccionada 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 26, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Herdade de São Miguel Colheita Seleccionada 2017 – A Red-Fruit Forward Red Blend with Added Oomph

Herdade de São Miguel, Colheita Seleccionada 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A red-fruit forward red blend with added oomph that will make you want to seek out more Portuguese wines.[Read more]

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Esporão, Monte Velho Red 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 25, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporão Monte Velho Red 2019 – A Straightforward Red Blend

Esporão, Monte Velho Red 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A straightforward red blend to pair with a midweek meal.[Read more]

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Carmim Reguengos, Garrafeira Dos Sócios Vinho Tinto 2014, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 24, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carmim Reguengos Garrafeira Dos Sócios Vinho Tinto 2014 – Impress a Sauvignon Sauvignon Drinker in Your Life

Carmim Reguengos, Garrafeira Dos Sócios Vinho Tinto 2014, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A red-and-black-fruit-rich red blend with flavor concentration and a pleasing mouthfeel.[Read more]

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Esporão, Monte Velho White 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 23, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporão Monte Velho White 2019 – A Versatile, Sunshine-Filled White Blend

Esporão, Monte Velho White 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: The type of versatile, sunshine-filled white-blend that pairs with a multiplicity of meals or could be enjoyed on its own by the glass.[Read more]

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