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Trine, Pepperbridge Winery, Meritage, Walla Walla AVA, Washington, 2009, 14.1% abv
Purchased back in March 2013 during a trip to Walla Walla and a visit to the winery, this wine made an appearance over Canadian Thanksgiving with friends, family and a chilli dinner. Clear and bright, ruby turning to deep purple … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, RED
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Viña Tondonia, Reserva, López de Heredia, Rioja Alta, Spain, 2001, 12.5% abv.
It was a small miracle of a find – bottles of López de Heredia at the liquor store on sale no less. My happy day was due to someone ordering in a case and then reneging. Who does that to … Continue reading
Posted in Graciano, Grenache / Garnacha, Mazuelo, RED, Tempranillo
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V O D K A – WSET Unit 4 Spirits Preparation
V O D K A The word ‘vodka’ comes from the Slavic ‘voda’ meaning ‘little water’. One of the oldest spirits around, there are references to it being distilled as far back as the Middle Ages – as early as … Continue reading
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Clement, Premiere Canne, Premium Cane Rum, Rhum Agricole, AOC Martinique, 40% abv
Rhum Agricole is a form of rum popular in the French islands of the Caribbean including Martinique (where this one is from and which has AOC status), La Reunion, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Guadeloupe. It’s made from fermented sugar … Continue reading
Capel, Pisco, Double Destilado, Reservado Transparente, Vallee de Elqui, Chile 40% abv
Around since the time of the Spanish explorers, Pisco is often thought of as a pommace spirit (akin to Italy’s Grappa or France’s Marc). It is, however, a brandy made from distilled grapes. It’s the national drink of both Chile … Continue reading
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Meritage, Clos du Soleil, Celestiale, Similkameen Valley VQA, BC, 2011, 13.4% abv
I’ve been waiting patiently for the delivery of my mixed case of Clos du Soleil wines via friends who made the trip to the Okanagan last week. One of the wines in this case is the Celestiale. The dictionary definition … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Tagged BC, cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada, Celestiale, Clos du Soleil, malbec, meritage, merlot, okanagan, Petit Verdot, red wine, Similkameen Valley
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Tantalus, Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley VQA, Kelowna, BC, 2010, 14.2% abv
Purchased in February 2013 at the winery in Kelowna on a beautifully sunny late winter’s day, this wine was part of a case I was lucky to snag following the venerable Jancis Robinson’s declaration of the 2008 Tantalus Old Vines … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Chardonnay, WHITE
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Saint-Vivant, Armagnac, Condom, France, 40% abv, C$59.00
Armagnac is frequently mistaken for its cousin Cognac created about 150km north of Bordeaux. It was easy for the Dutch and English to trade in Cognac as transportation of the ‘brandewijn’ or burnt wine / brandy used to fortify wine … Continue reading
Posted in Armagnac, France
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