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

Amphora Viognier-Rousanne, Laughing Stock Vineyards, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC, 2014, 14.2% abv. C$24, 500 ml.

Posted on August 24, 2015 by winellama

When my certified expert in Italian wine friend called me to share a bottle of a made-in-BC wine using amphorae from Chianti, there was no hesitation on my part. Medium gold with a fleshy peach overtone and deep legs, the grapes … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, OTHER, Rousanne, Viognier | Tagged 14.2% abv. C$24, 2014, 500 ml., Amphora, BC, Laughing Stock Vineyards, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, Rousanne, viognier | Leave a comment

La Cave d’Augustin Florent, Tannat, Madiran AOC, Southwest France, 2012, 13.5% abv.

Posted on August 19, 2015 by winellama

This wine surprised me. Being from Madiran AOC (which is located in South West France in the Pyrénées Mountains on the border with Spain) I anticipated it would be very concentrated and tannic. Wines from Madiran AOC may only be red (there’s … Continue reading →

Posted in France, RED, Tannat | Tagged 13.5% abv, 2012, La Cave d'Augustin Florent, Madiran AOC, Pyrenees, Southwest France, Tannat | Leave a comment

Domaine Huet, Clos du Bourg, Moelleux, Première Trie, Vouvray AC, Loire, France, 2002, 12.5% abv, US$ 45 (half bottle)

Posted on August 18, 2015 by winellama

Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile grapes. This wine is a botrytised, sweet version from Domaine Huet located in Vouvray, Loire Valley, France. If you actually knew what these grapes look like when picked, you may not want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Chenin Blanc, France, Loire, WHITE | Tagged 2002, biodynamic, botrytis, chenin blanc, Clos du Bourg, domaine huet, france, moelleux, noble rot, Première Trie, sweet, Vouvray AC, wine | 2 Comments

Domaine de Ferrand, Philippe Bravay Vignobles, Châteauneuf du Pape, Orange, France, 2012, 15% abv, bottle #03458, US$54

Posted on August 14, 2015 by winellama

Here’s a GSM from 5 ha of vines located in the region of La Gardiole and Cabrières near Orange, in the northern part of Châteauneuf du Pape. The recipe on this wine is 95% Grenache with 2% Syrah, 2% Mourvèdre and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bourboulenc, France, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged CdP, Charles Bravay Vignobles, Châteauneuf du Pape, cinsault, Domaine de Ferrand, france, grenache, mourvedre, Orange, Philippe Bravay Vignobles, red wine, syrah | Leave a comment

Pergolo, Prosecco DOC, Treviso, Valdobbiadene, Italy, NV, 11% abv, C$13

Posted on August 12, 2015 by winellama

Breakfast wine is the best stuff. Here’s a version that is so reasonably priced, you can buy two! Bottled at Mionetto at nelle Cantine di Crocetta del Montello in north eastern Italy, this is a light, bubbly Prosecco made from … Continue reading →

Posted in Glera, Italy, Prosecco, Prosecco, WHITE | Tagged bubbles, bubbly, Glera, Italy, Pergolo, Prosecco, sparkling wine, Treviso, Valdobbiadene | 4 Comments

Ca’ Di Pian, Barbera d’Asti, La Spinetta, Catagnole Lanze DOCG, Italia, 2010, 14% abv.

Posted on August 10, 2015 by winellama

Made from the Barbera grape in Piedmonte, northwestern Italy, this is a wine showing deep garnet with a nose of purple Italian plum, black fruit, herb and star anise. The palate is dry with softly ripe, velvety tannins, slightly high … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbera, Italy, OTHER, RED, red wine | Tagged 14% abv, 2010, Barbera d'Asti, Ca' Di Pian, Catagnole Lanze DOCG, italia, La Spinetta | Leave a comment

The Hatch, Brut Rosé, Okanagan, BC, 12.6% abv, NV, C$28

Posted on August 8, 2015 by winellama

I’m always on the search for a tasty Rosé. Here is one from a new winery with a plethora of options made from grapes sources from all parts of the Okanagan and a tasting room located in West Kelowna. We … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, OTHER, RED, ROSE, Sparkling Wine | Tagged BC, Brut Rosé, okanagan, sparkling wine, The Hatch | Leave a comment

Aquavit, Linie, Norway, NV, 41.5% abv.

Posted on August 8, 2015 by winellama

I admit it freely; I like the weird and unusual. When it comes to spirits, this is a little off the beaten track. Picked up in Amsterdam, it was carried carefully across several borders to its new home in Vancouver. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aquavit / Akvavit, Norway, OTHER | Tagged Akvavit, Aquavit, Linie, Norway, spirits | Leave a comment

Church & State, Cabernet Franc, Coyote Bowl, Okanagan Valley, BC, 2010, 14.7% abv.

Posted on August 7, 2015 by winellama

I had to double check the label! On the first glass, I thought I was drinking a svelte Syrah from BC’s Okanagan Valley. Nope – Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet in colour, this wine offers classic Cab Franc aromas of pine … Continue reading →

Posted in BC, Cabernet Franc, OTHER, RED | Tagged BC, cabernet franc, Church & State, church and state, Coyote Bowl, Okanagan Valley, red wine | Leave a comment

Chardonnay, Louis Jadot, Pouilly-Fuissé AOC, Mâconnais, France, 13% abv.

Posted on August 7, 2015 by winellama

Pouilly-Fuissé is located in Burgundy’s Mâconnais subregion and Chardonnay is its only grape. Its wines are usually good deals and cheaper than those from the north of Burgundy. There, a good tip for when all those wines are swimming in front … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, France, OTHER, WHITE | Tagged Burgundy, chardonnay, france, Louis Jadot, Maconnais, Pouilly-Fuisse | Leave a comment