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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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Monthly Archives of: October 2021

Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut, Alsace, France, Wine Casual
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October 31, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Lucien Albrecht Crémant D’Alsace Brut – A Go-To Producer That Never Disappoints

Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: Crémant from Alsace has always been an under-the-radar sparkling wine known well to and enjoyed regularly by the French themselves, and this bottle from Lucien Albrecht demonstrates why.[Read more]

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Bending Branch Winery, Tannat 2017, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 30, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bending Branch Winery Tannat 2017 – Truly A Tannat Treat

Bending Branch Winery, Tannat 2017, Newsom Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas Tannat that is teaming with concentrated, brooding, black fruit that sings.[Read more]

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Fall Creek Vineyards, Chardonnay 2019, Certenberg Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 29, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fall Creek Vineyards Chardonnay 2019 – A Complex, Substantial Chardonnay That Delights the Senses

Fall Creek Vineyards, Chardonnay 2019, Certenberg Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, Texas

Tasting Note: A substantial Texas chardonnay with a complex midpalate that delights the senses.[Read more]

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Fall Creek Vineyards, ExTerra Tempranillo 2017, Salt Lick Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 28, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fall Creek Vineyards ExTerra Tempranillo 2017 – A Serious Tempranillo That Could Tackle a Steak

Fall Creek Vineyards, ExTerra Tempranillo 2017, Salt Lick Vineyards, Texas Hill Country, Texas

Tasting Note: A strong, serious tempranillo with body and texture that could tackle a steak![Read more]

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Grape Creek Vineyards, Bellissimo 2018, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 27, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Grape Creek Vineyards Bellissimo 2018 – Swimming in Red Fruit with Pleasing Structure

Grape Creek Vineyards, Bellissimo 2018, Texas

Tasting Note: A sangiovese-led red blend that is swimming in red fruit with background tannin that gives the wine pleasing structure.[Read more]

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Ron Yates, Tempranillo 2017, Friesen Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 26, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ron Yates Tempranillo 2017 – Fulsome & Radiates Complexity

Ron Yates, Tempranillo 2017, Friesen Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas tempranillo that is no pushover with body, power and hair on its chest![Read more]

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Adelphos Cellars, Old Friends White Wine Blend 2019, Texas High Plains, Texas, Wine Casual
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October 25, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Adelphos Cellars Old Friends White Wine Blend 2019 – An Easy-Going White Blend

Adelphos Cellars, Old Friends White Wine Blend 2019, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: An easy-going white blend that would pair well with many a meal.[Read more]

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McPherson Cellars, Carignan 2019, Lahey Vineyards Fulton Block, Texas High Plains, Texas
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October 24, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

McPherson Cellars Carignan 2019 – Vibrant Red Fruit & Lovely Florality

McPherson Cellars, Carignan 2019, Lahey Vineyards Fulton Block, Texas High Plains, Texas

Tasting Note: A Texas carignan that abounds with vibrant red fruit and lovely florality.[Read more]

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Valdespino Manzanilla Deliciosa En Rama. Wine Casual
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October 23, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

10 Tips for Sherry Lovers & Wine Geeks Visiting Sevilla and Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

10 Tips for Sherry Lovers & Wine Geeks Visiting Sevilla and Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

It’s no secret; I adore Sherry.[Read more]

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Prats & Symington, Prazo de Roriz 2018, Douro, Portugal, Wine Casual
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October 22, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Prats & Symington Prazo de Roriz 2018 – Complex, Brooding & Leggy

Prats & Symington, Prazo de Roriz 2018, Douro, Portugal

Tasting Note: A Douro red blend that is complex, brooding and leggy.[Read more]

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  • TrentoDoc Could Become Italy’s First Organic & Sustainable Sparkling Wine DOC if Ferrari, Region’s Largest Wine Producer’s Vision Becomes Reality. Wine Casual
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    TrentoDoc Could Become Italy’s First Organic & Sustainable Sparkling Wine DOC if Ferrari, Region’s Largest Wine Producer’s Vision Becomes Reality

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  • 3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley, Wine Casual
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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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  • What to Expect from a Trentodoc Sparkling Wine, and How it Compares to Other Traditional-Method Sparkling Wines, Wine Casual
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    What to Expect from a Trentodoc Sparkling Wine, and How They Compare to Other Traditional-Method Sparkling Wines

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

  • Giro Ribot, Paul Cheneau Brut Rosé Cava, Catalonia, Spain, Wine Casual
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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

    Bouza Viñedos & Bodega, Albariño 2024, Uruguay Tasting Note: This spritely white wine has a […]

  • Codorníu, Ars Collecta Brut Cava, Catalonia, Spain, Wine Casual
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    June 10, 2025
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    Codorníu Ars Collecta Brut Cava – Captures Cava’s Innate Beauty

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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

    Los Cerros de San Juan, Familie Lahusen Single-Vineyard Riesling 2023, Uruguay Tasting Note: This is […]

  • Garzon, Single Vineyard Albariño 2023, Uruguay, Wine Casual
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    June 4, 2025
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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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  • Vergelegen Wine Estate's VClub Brings South African Wine to U.S.
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    May 2, 2022
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    Vergelegen Wine Estate’s “V Club” Brings South African Wine to the U.S.

    I’ve been a big fan of South African wines since visiting South Africa in 2018.

  • 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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    April 25, 2022
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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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    Slow Wine New York 2022

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Books & Movie Reviews

  • Book Review & Wine Pairing: Malbec Mon Amour - A Definitive Guide to Malbec by One of Argentina’s Most Important Wine-Producing Families, the Catena Family
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