Monthly Archives: November 2012

Kumeu River, Village, Chardonnay, New Zealand, 2009, 13% abv, C$32

Posted on November 28, 2012 by winellama

What do you drink when you’re about to see a Beatle?  For some reason, we agreed it needed to be a clear, crisp and clean Chardonnay. Since I didn’t have anything that was of the same vintage as Sir Paul, we … Continue reading →

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Church & State, Hollenbach Family Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, BC, 2009, 13.9% abv, C$26

Posted on November 25, 2012 by winellama

There’s BC salmon on the dinner menu, so we need a Pinot Noir. Fully 100% Pinot, this wine won silver medals for 2011 at both the Canadian Wine Championships and the London, UK International Wine and Spirit Competition.  The year … Continue reading →

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Ludovicus, Celler Piñol, DO Terra Alta, Tarragona, Spain, 2008, 14% abv.

Posted on November 21, 2012 by winellama

The WSET Advanced Level 3 award results came through today – after waiting only 12 weeks.  I passed with Distinction in both the theory and tasting portions of the exam. Thrilled. Yup. Jumping with proverbial joy. What better way than … Continue reading →

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Regusci, Stags Leap District, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2008

Posted on November 4, 2012 by winellama

What a treat and why did I wait so long to enjoy this fruity and lush 92% Californian Cab Sav blended with 8% Merlot and the remainder a dash of Cabernet Franc. With a clear, deep garnet core moving to … Continue reading →

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