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Pinot Noir, Haywire, Secrest Mountain Vineyard, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, 2015, 13.5% abv.
Another delicious wine from Haywire. Why are they so consistently good? Less is literally more – quality fruit, careful harvesting, and minimal intervention during the winemaking process allows the wine to speak for itself. Translucent ruby with aromas of black … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Pinot Noir, RED, red wine
Tagged 2015, BC, british columbia, Haywire, okanagan valley vqa, pinot noir, red wine, Secrest Mountain Vineyard
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Pinot Noir, Ayoub Estate Vineyard, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon, US, 2013, 12.8% abv.
Talk about tiny – there is no tasting room at the Ayoub Estate Vineyard located just outside of McMinnville in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, but they’re more than happy to make you an appointment to come to the kitchen to taste. … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged 2013, american wine, Ayoub Estate Vineyard, Dundee Hills, oregon, pinot noir, red wine, US, Willamette Valley AVA
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Vineyards, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, 1 litre, 2014, 14.8% abv, US$90
It doesn’t get much better or more stereotypical Napa Valley red than this! Caymus is an entrenched Napa brand. Big time rich, deep, and larger than life, their wines are those one thinks of when lusting after one the luscious … Continue reading
Posted in cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, California, California, OTHER, RED
Tagged 1 liter, 1 litre, Cab, Cabernet Sauvignon, california, caymus, Chuck Wagner, napa valley, red wine, rutherford
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Cuvée Centenaire, Domaine Lafage, Côtes du Roussillon AOP, France, 2015, 13% abv. C$22++
Truth be told, I don’t want to tell you about this wine – because when I do, you’re going to run to the nearest liquor store and buy it out. And there won’t be any left for me. Unless I … Continue reading
Posted in France, Grenache blanc, Grenache Gris, OTHER, Rousanne, WHITE
Tagged AOP, Christopher Stewart Wines, Cotes du Roussillon, Cuvée Centenaire, Domaine Lafage, Eliane Lafage, france, Grenache blanc, Grenache Gris, Grey Grenache, Jean-Marc Lafage, Roussanne, White Grenache, white wine
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Pinot Noir, La Forge de Tart, Premier Cru, Morey-Saint-Denis AC, Côte-d’Or, Bourgogne, France, 2007, 13.5% abv.
Sylvain Pithiot, the winemaker at this famous house, originally arrived in Burgundy as a map maker – he’s the person who created the incredibly detailed terroir maps of the Côte d’Or. It wasn’t until later that he decided to make … Continue reading
Posted in France, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged 2007, Bourgogne, Côte-d'Or, france, French wine, La Forge de Tart, Morey-Saint-Denis AC, pinot noir, Premier Cru, red wine
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Grenache Blanc and Vermentino, Domaine Lafage, Côté Est, Côtes Catalanes IGP, France, 12.5% abv, C$18++
This delicious Grenache Blanc and Vermentino stunner is from the French part of Catalonia – grown on an organic vineyard facing est (east) toward the Mediterranean near Perpignan on the northern side of the Pyrénées. Got that map in your … Continue reading
Riesling, Upper Bench Winery, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, 12.5% abv, 2013, $C19
Looking for something that tastes good and won’t kill your wallet after you pay for the Thai food delivery and your tom yum goong? A trustworthy effort from the Upper Bench Winery from just outside of Penticton, this Riesling is … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, Riesling, WHITE
Tagged 2013, BC, Canada, Okanagan Valley, riesling, Upper Bench Winery, VQA, white wine
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Bordeaux, Château Malartic Lagravière, Grand Cru Classé, Graves, Pessac-Léognan AC, France, 2010, 14.5% abv, C$100
I often find the names of Bordeaux wineries to be, well, kind of unusual. This one is no exception. After a little digging, I learned it started off as Domaine de Lagravière and in the late 1700s was owned by … Continue reading
Chardonnay, Upper Bench Winery, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, 2013, 13.7% abv, C$22@winery
My mother loves this wine, so I was honestly trying to save my second bottle for a dinner with her. But then it got busy at work. And I deserved it. Sorry, Mom. This great little homegrown Okanagan beauty is … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, Chardonnay, WHITE
Tagged 2013, BC, Canada, Chard, chardonnay, Naramata Bench, okanagan valley vqa, Upper Bench Winery, white wine
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Sauvignon Blanc, Waters & Banks, Haywire, Okanagan Valley BC VQA, Canada, 13% abv, 2014
Love. Haywire wines are consistently gorgeous. It doesn’t get much better than this on the BC wine stage. When you’re committed to using organically grown grapes, and providing little intervention in the cellar – no additives or oak, indigenous yeasts … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, Sauvignon Blanc, WHITE
Tagged 13% abv., 2014, BC wine, Canada, Haywire, Matt Dumayne, Okanagan Valley BC VQA, sauvignon blanc, Summerland, Waters & Banks, white wine
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