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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.

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worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Monthly Archives of: May 2021

Jean Claude Debeaune, Domaine de la Chaponne Morgon 2017, Beaujolais, France, Wine Casual
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May 31, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Jean Claude Debeaune Domaine de la Chaponne Morgon 2017 – A Middle-of-the-Pack Morgon with Attractive Aromatics

Jean Claude Debeaune, Domaine de la Chaponne Morgon 2017, Beaujolais, France

Tasting Note: A Morgon that presents the more serious side of Beaujolais coupled with attractive aromatics.[Read more]

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Batzella, Peàn 2016, Bolgheri, Italy, Wine Casual
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May 30, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Batzella Peàn 2016 – A Cabernet-Sauvignon-Led, Bolgheri Red Blend that is Mostly Straightforward

Batzella, Peàn 2016, Bolgheri, Italy

Tasting Note: A cabernet-sauvignon-led, Italian red blend that combines concentrated fruit and bright acidity.[Read more]

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Attems, Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Venezia Giulia IGT, Italy, Wine Casual
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May 29, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Attems Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – Straightforward with Herbal Hints

Attems, Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Venezia Giulia IGT, Italy

Tasting Note: A versatile, easygoing sauvignon blanc to pair with a midweek meal.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery, Sweet Zora Late Harvest Zinfandel 1997, Dry Creek, California, Wine Casual
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May 28, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery Sweet Zora Late Harvest Zinfandel 1997 – Elicits a Smile

Sunce Winery, Sweet Zora Late Harvest Zinfandel 1997, Dry Creek, California

Tasting Note: Late-harvest zinfandel is a treat as dessert wine by itself, but to experience a 24-year-old, 1997-vintage, late-harvest zinfandel is a special treat fitting for Open That Bottle Night (OTBN) 2021.[Read more]

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Domaine de Chevillard, Vin de Savoie 2016 Jacquère, France, Wine Casual
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May 27, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine de Chevillard Vin de Savoie 2016 Jacquère – A White Blend with There-There

Domaine de Chevillard, Vin de Savoie 2016 Jacquère, France

Tasting Note: A Savoie white blend with caramel-tinged fruit buttressed by pleasing yeasty notes.[Read more]

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Frankenseele, Dornfelder 2018, Franken, Germany, Wine Casual
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May 26, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Frankenseele Dornfelder 2018 – A Sturdy, Straightforward Dornfelder

Frankenseele, Dornfelder 2018, Franken, Germany

Bottle Note: A sturdy dornfelder with ripe, dark fruit and body.[Read more]

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Wine Casual featured as a Feedspot Top 100 Wine Blog currently in spot # 43 and rising.

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May 26, 2021
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Joël Taluau, Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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May 25, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Joël Taluau Bourgueil 2017 – Bistro By-the-Glass Cabernet Franc

Joël Taluau, Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A Bourgueil done in a reserved style from a region known for its cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Catherine & Pierre Breton, La Dilettante Vouvray 2015, Loire, France, Wine Casual
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May 24, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Catherine & Pierre Breton La Dilettante Vouvray 2015 – Vibrant Without Being Ostentatious

Catherine & Pierre Breton, La Dilettante Vouvray 2015, Loire, France

Tasting Note: A sec Loire chenin blanc that is vibrant without being ostentatious.[Read more]

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Château Larroque, Bordeaux Supérieur 2015, France, Wine Casual
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May 23, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Château Larroque Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 – Better-Than-Basic Bordeaux

Château Larroque, Bordeaux Supérieur 2015, France

Tasting Note: A Bordeaux Supérieur that would be a welcome, better-than-basic-Bordeaux addition to any meal.[Read more]

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    3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley

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

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Wine Reviews

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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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    Bouza Viñedos & Bodega Albariño 2024 – Spritely, Zesty with an Earthy Quality

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  • Los Cerros de San Juan, Familie Lahusen Single-Vineyard Riesling 2023, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Los Cerros de San Juan Familie Lahusen Single-Vineyard Riesling 2023 – A Playful Wine with Loads of Freshness

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  • Garzon, Single Vineyard Albariño 2023, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    Garzon Single Vineyard Albariño 2023 – Flirty & Complex

    Garzon, Single Vineyard Albariño 2023, Uruguay Tasting Note: This is a flirty, complex Albariño.

Travel & Events

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  • 3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine, Wine Casual
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    3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine

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

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Books & Movie Reviews

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