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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Pinot Noir, Optimum, Gehringer Brothers, Okanagan Valley, BC, 12.5% abv, 2011
2011 wasn’t exactly a banner vintage in the Okanagan Valley and to be honest, this wine is indicative of that. Clear with a medium minus ruby core moving to a thin pink rim this Pinot Noir has light legs. On … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged BC, Gehringer Brothers, Okanagan Valley, Optimum, pinot noir, red wine
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Merlot, Hester Creek, Reserve Block 2, Okanagan Valley, BC, 14.4% abv, 2009
During a trip to Oliver, BC, deep in the southern Okanagan Valley, we visited Hester Creek Winery where we purchased this Merlot. It has a clear, deep ruby-purple core moving to a thick light ruby rim with noticeably viscous legs. On … Continue reading
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Tagged BC, Hester Creek, merlot, Okanagan Valley, red wine
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“Liquid Art” Tasting – Trialto
My friend Terrence is a fabulous guy. Why is that, you ask? Well, amongst other attributes, he invited me (and some others in our wine class) to a tasting at his company’s Yaletown offices (Trialto). We tried almost 30 recent … Continue reading
Posted in Industry Tasting, Winery Review
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Pinot Noir, Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery, Family Reserve, Okanagan Valley, BC, 2006, 13.5% abv, C$30 at winery
Friday night and the time is right for….Pinot! We visited the Mt. Boucherie winery near Kelowna in BC’s Okanagan Valley and enjoyed the tasting room and knowledgeable family members talking about their extensive range of wines. Mt. Boucherie produces three levels … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged BC wines, Kelowna, Mt Boucherie, okanagan, pinot noir, red wine
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Columbia Crest Grand Estates, Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2008, 13.5% abv, C$20
After California, the US state that produces the most wine is Washington. The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington State, but a portion of it overlaps into Oregon. At its northern most end, it extends almost into BC’s Okanagan … Continue reading
Posted in Merlot, RED, Washington State, Washington State
Tagged columbia crest, Columbia Valley, merlot, red wine, Washington
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Lachini Vineyards, Cuvée Giselle, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, 2006, 14.2% abv, C$95/US$65
Last Thursday evening I went to ‘Oregon Takes Vancouver’ at the Stanley Park Pavilion and enjoyed tasting over 20 different wines from the Willamette Valley to prepare for a trip we’re planning. I spoke with the winemaker at the Stanley … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged cuvée giselle, Lachini Vineyards, pinot noir, red wine, Willamette Valley
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Stefano Faina, Gavi DOCG, Italy, 2011, 12% abv. C$31
It was a really warm Saturday in September, so what better way to get ready for dinner than to enjoy a light Italian Gavi with some tart green olives and a little cheese. This wine has a pale lemon green … Continue reading
Wente Vineyards, Sandstone, Merlot, Livermore Valley, California, 2009, 13.5% abv.
In keeping with the recent Merlot roll I’ve seemingly been on, I opened up another bottle tonight to enjoy on this Labour Day weekend. About a month ago I went to a US wines tasting and this was one of … Continue reading
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Tagged california, livermore valley, merlot, red wine, wente
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Merlot, La Stella Maestoso, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, 2008, 14.7% abv.
In honour of a couple of great friends we had over tonight, I opened the La Stella 2008 Maestoso we purchased in Osoyoos). This was after we enjoyed a bottle of Vindication Cellars’ rosé and realized we’d been in Osoyoos and Oliver … Continue reading
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Tagged BC, La Stella Winery, Maestoso, merlot, Okanagan Valley, red wine
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