Monthly Archives: January 2013

Matsu, El Recio, Tinta de Toro, Toro DO, Spain, 14.5% abv.

Posted on January 28, 2013 by winellama

If my sources are correct and El Recio refers to a ‘tough guy’ – then the picture on this bottle says it all!  He definitely looks tough. The wine’s not though – and it’s one of my favourite types.  Spanish?  Check. … Continue reading →

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Les Champs Vignots, Anjou AC, France, 2011, 11% abv.

Posted on January 28, 2013 by winellama

Straight from France’s Loire Valley in the appellation contrôlée of Anjou comes Les Champs Vignots, a demi-sec 100% Chenin Blanc wine. We enjoyed this with goat’s cheese topped with spicy Thai chili sauce, pork pâté and fresh green grapes. A pale shade … Continue reading →

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Château d’Anglès, La Clape, Classique, Syrah – Grenache – Mourvèdre, Languedoc, France, 2008, 14% abv, C$19

Posted on January 21, 2013 by winellama

What a deal – what a find! Old eagle eyes found this in the liquor store as I was looking for Ports and Sherries to purchase for tasting. In September, we bought a case of Château d’Anglès’ La Clape Grand … Continue reading →

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Cretico, Chardonnay, Cantina Tollo, Terre Di Chieti IGT, Abruzzo, Italia, 2008, 14.5% abv, C$39

Posted on January 18, 2013 by winellama

Well, this one falls under the heading of This-is-why-you-always-go-into-a-wine-store-knowing-more-than-the-kid-professing-to-being-able-to-assist-you. I’d wanted to buy a Sicilian Chardonnay and thought I was doing so – not knowing where Terre di Chieti was exactly. I believed the guy at Legacy who was quite … Continue reading →

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Klinker Brick, Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California, 2009, 15.8% abv, C$30

Posted on January 13, 2013 by winellama

When faced with a challenge, what does a Winellama do?  Why, rise of course! So, my friend’s request to taste this California Zinfandel prompted a late Sunday afternoon (in between football games) trip to the liquor store. Besides, who am … Continue reading →

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Castillo de Monséran, Garnacha Old Vines, Cariñena DO, Spain, 2007, 13% abv, C$16

Posted on January 12, 2013 by winellama

Thankfully, it’s Friday which means it’s time to sit on the couch and drink red wine. From some massive vineyards (21,500 ha) in the northeastern hills of Aragon, west of Catalunya, this Garnaxa based Spanish wine is made from 50 year … Continue reading →

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Torre del Falasco, Ripasso, Cantina Valpentena, Valpolicella DOC, Italia, 2010, 13.5% abv, C$20

Posted on January 6, 2013 by winellama

I must drink more Italian wines to prepare the parental units for their upcoming trip.  It’s such an onerous duty. This time we’re visiting Veneto and trying a Valpolicella made in the ripasso style.  To improve the depth and complexity … Continue reading →

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St Innocent, Pinot Noir, Temperance Hill Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2010, 13% abv.

Posted on January 4, 2013 by winellama

Oh second Christmas, we love you. With Alison and Lauren here for our belated Christmas celebration, we needed a Pinot Noir to accompany the salmon fillets encrusted with pistachios, curry and maple syrup. The Eola-Amity Hills AVA is close to … Continue reading →

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