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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Alvear, Pedro Ximenez, De Anada, Montilla Moriles DO, Spain, 17% abv, C$35 (375 ml)
Sherry, sherry, sherry – it’s so versatile. Drink Fino with salty snacks – great with almonds, mackerel, sardines, potato chips or olives. Or choose an Oloroso, an Amontillada or some Manzanilla. This Alvear Pedro Ximenez has been hanging around since … Continue reading
Posted in FORTIFIED WINE, Sherry
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Dominio de Tares, Cepas Viejas, Mencia, Bierzo DO, Bierzo Alto, Leon, Spain 2008, 14% C$30
Purchased at a local specialty wine store, this is a great wine made from the Mencia varietal, aka ‘Jaen’. Mencia is grown primarily in North Western Spain, and especially in Bierzo, an up-and-coming DO. Ironic to say that as of … Continue reading
Posted in Mencia, RED
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Black Hills Estate Winery, Nota Bene, Meritage, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada, 2010, 14% abv.
I bought this bottle at the winery in Oliver in August 2012 – and then brought it right back to the Okanagan to drink with Jennifer and Allan. Fun! This is Black Hills’ renowned Meritage blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot … Continue reading
Vinas Elias Mora, Toro DO, San Roman di Hornija, Valladolid, Spain, 2009 14.5% abv, C$19
Oh, Spanish wines – how we love and adore you. Great deals, fabulous fruit, complexity… Let me count the ways. The Elias Mora is from the northwestern corner of Spain, directly west of Ribera del Duero. Made from Tinta de … Continue reading
Posted in RED, Spain, Tempranillo
Tagged Elias Mora, red wine, San Roman di Hornija, spain, tempranillo, Tinta de Toro, Toro DO, Valladolid, Vinas Elias Mora
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