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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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worldwide expressions of
Cabernet Franc.

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Monthly Archives of: July 2021

Carmim, Monsaraz Reserva Red 2018, Alentejo DOC, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 31, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carmim Monsaraz Reserva Red 2018 – A Fulsome, Alentejo Red Blend with a Robust Fruit Structure

Carmim, Monsaraz Reserva Red 2018, Alentejo DOC, Portugal

Tasting Note: A fulsome, Alentejo red blend with a robust fruit structure.[Read more]

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Herdade do Rocim, Amphora Tinto 2019, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 30, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Herdade do Rocim Amphora Tinto 2019 – A Gorgeous, Amphora-Aged, Alentejo Red Blend

Herdade do Rocim, Amphora Tinto 2019, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A gorgeous, amphora-aged, Alentejo red blend that channels some midpalate elements of Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]

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Cartuxa, EA Red Blend 2018, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 29, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cartuxa EA Red Blend 2018 – A Plush, Portuguese Red Blend with Sultry Aromatics

Cartuxa, EA Red Blend 2018, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A plush, Portuguese red blend with sultry aromatics.[Read more]

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River Road Family Vineyards, Unoaked Sur Lie Aged Reserve Chardonnay 2020, California, Wine Casual
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July 28, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

River Road Family Vineyards Unoaked Sur Lie Aged Reserve Chardonnay 2020 – A Good Everyday Chardonnay

River Road Family Vineyards, Unoaked Sur Lie Aged Reserve Chardonnay 2020, California

Tasting Note: A sur-lie-aged chardonnay which means it rested on the lees and had more contact with the yeast to infuse the wine.[Read more]

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River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Double Oaked Chardonnay 2019, California, Wine Casual
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July 27, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Double Oaked Chardonnay 2019 – A Chardonnay for Those Who Adore North-of-Lightly-Oaked Chardonnay

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Double Oaked Chardonnay 2019, California

Tasting Note: An oaked chardonnay with hair on its chest for those who adore north-of-lightly-oaked chardonnay.[Read more]

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River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Unoaked Chardonnay 2020, California, Wine Casual
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July 26, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Unoaked Chardonnay 2020 – An Affordable, Unoaked Cellar Staple with Welcome Texture & Ripe Summer Fruit

River Road Family Vineyards and Winery, Unoaked Chardonnay 2020, California

Tasting Note: An unoaked chardonnay with lots of welcome texture and ripe, summer fruit.[Read more]

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Ron Rubin, Pam’s Un-Oaked Chardonnay 2020, California, Wine Casual
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July 25, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ron Rubin Pam’s Un-Oaked Chardonnay 2020 – Bright with a Succulent Midpalate

Ron Rubin, Pam’s Un-Oaked Chardonnay 2020, California

Tasting Note: A bright, unoaked chardonnay with vibrant green-fruit and a succulent midpalate.[Read more]

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Ron Rubin, Pinot Noir 2018, Russian River Valley, California, Wine Casual
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July 24, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ron Rubin Pinot Noir 2018 – Plush Fruit Buttressed By Floral Aromatics

Ron Rubin, Pinot Noir 2018, Russian River Valley, California

Tasting Note: A Russian River Valley pinot noir filled with plush fruit and buttressed by floral aromatics.[Read more]

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Dow’s, 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 23, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Dow’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port – An Evolved Flavor Profile

Dow’s, 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal

Tasting Note: A 20-year-old-aged Port that will make you think back to what you were doing 20 years ago and smile thinking that this bottle was being prepared for you then.[Read more]

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Dow’s, 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 22, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Dow’s 10 Year Old Tawny Port – Still Lively with Secondary Development Befitting Its Age

Dow’s, 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal

Tasting Note: Tawny Port is one of those pleasures in life that people don’t give themselves enough opportunities to enjoy.[Read more]

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