Author Archives: winellama

Unknown's avatar

About winellama

I love wine...and finally decided to do something about it.

Zinfandel, Brown Estate, Chiles Valley, Napa Valley, California, 2012, 15.2% abv, US$50

Do you know how hard it is to get a bottle of Brown Estate?  They sell out pretty much everything they make annually to their wine club and select Napa Valley and San Francisco restaurant wine directors.  And no one … Continue reading

Posted in California, Napa, OTHER, RED, Red, Zinfandel | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Riesling, Red Newt Cellars, Finger Lakes, New York, 2013, 11.8% abv.

In summer 2015, I’d planned a visit to New York’s famed Finger Lakes AVA which I couldn’t follow through on.  However, I was able to snag this bottle via my favourite online wine sales company later that year. Do they … Continue reading

Posted in New York, Riesling, WHITE | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Posip, Stina, Dalmatia, Croatia, 2013, 13.5% abv., C$40++

Straight from a land where they’ve been making wine for over 2,500 years comes this Croatian treat to Canada’s west coast.  Its been a challenge for them, but all British Columbians owe a debt of thanks to North Vancouver’s independent … Continue reading

Posted in Croatia, OTHER, Posip, WHITE | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Domaine Huet, Le Mont, Sec, Vouvray AC, France, 2011, 13.5% abv. US$30

Do a quick search on this site and you’ll find five other reports on Huet wines that I’ve enjoyed over the past several years, as well as an accounting of our trip there in June 2014. One of my favourite … Continue reading

Posted in Chenin Blanc, France, Loire, WHITE | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Au Bon Climat, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2014, 13.5% abv, US$25

So, there I was, standing in the American wine aisle at Tamura’s in Lahaina, Maui.    I know what you’re thinking – “Who goes to Maui to buy wine!?”  I hadn’t really intended to, but there I was, trying to … Continue reading

Posted in California, OTHER, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, WHITE | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC, Superiore, Stefano Mancinelli, Morro d’Alba, Italy, 2013, 13% abv. C$35

To say this wine is intriguing would be an understatement. Producer, Stefano Mancinelli is widely acknowledged as one of the best producers of Lacrima di Morro d’Alba wines.  Made from the Lacrima grape, I had to search hard for information … Continue reading

Posted in Italy, Lacrima, OTHER, RED | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Viña Tondonia, López de Heredia, Rioja Alta, Spain, 2002, 13.5% abv, C$54

Here I sit in the Toronto Pearson International airport because I missed a flight to São Paolo.  It’s St. Patrick’s day, but I’m not drinking green beer with the rest of the traveling masses.  Instead, I’m thinking about friendship, how … Continue reading

Posted in Graciano, Grenache / Garnacha, Mazuelo, RED, Spain, Tempranillo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Ferghettina, Franciacorta DOCG, Milledi, Brut, Lombardy, Italy, 2009, 12.5% abv, C$50++

Both sets of ‘rents were over to celebrate our moving back to the hometown.  So, out came this sparkling wine from north central Italy for a toast. Made from 100% Chardonnay in the traditional method and aged for 36 months … Continue reading

Posted in Chardonnay, Italy, OTHER, WHITE | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Pinot Noir, Knez Winery, Demuth Vineyard, Anderson Valley, California, 2012, 13.4% abv, US$40

What a treat – biodynamic Pinot Noir, unfiltered and grown at 500m on the dry-farmed, 30 year old Demuth Vineyard located in California’s stunning Anderson Valley. Always one of the top US products available, Knez sells out almost each of … Continue reading

Posted in California, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Godello, Godin Del Rise, Bierzo DO, Spain, 2012, 12.5% abv, C$18++

I finally got around to writing about this wine. You see, I’ve been a little busy lately. I got a new job four months ago and while the subsequent move, short term rental, never-ending packing and moving company shenanigans led … Continue reading

Posted in WHITE | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment