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Author Archives: winellama
Nyetimber Classic Cuvée, Chiltington, West Sussex, England 2007, 12% abv, 43 UK pds
It was an epic wine tourism day in London that started with a look at the wine selection in Fortnum & Mason on Piccadilly and then a quick chat with a lovely young woman at Justerini & Brooks on St. … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, England, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine
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Chateau Cantin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AC, France, 14.5% abv, 23.99 GBP
Another lovely wine available at the neighbourhood Waitrose. Seriously, for my Canadian readers, just imagine picking up a Grand Cru Bordeaux at Safeway. Ah, in my dreams. This classic Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend is clear and … Continue reading
Campbells, Rutherglen Muscat, NV, Australia, 17.5% abv, 12 UK pds, 37.5 CL
Shopping in the St. Alban’s Waitrose this past week, I was shocked and awed by the selection of still and fortified wines, sparklings and spirits available at what is essentially the British equivalent to a Whole Foods. And with this, … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, FORTIFIED WINE, Rutherglen Muscat
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Esprit de Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru AC, 2011, 13%, 12.99 UK pds
It’s been a long day with Robin Hood. Nottingham was lovely, and hot. Hot, very hot. Given this, I’m sure Maid Marian would have approved of our decision to finish the day off with a little Chablis. This wine was … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, France, WHITE
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Viognier, Yalumba, Eden Valley, Australia, 2012, 14% abv, 13 GBP
Jolly good. Yes, the Winellama is in England. One of my first shopping forays was to get myself to a Waitrose and pick up some wine. Not only was it the hottest day of the year in London, England, it … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Viognier, WHITE
Tagged Australia, Eden Valley, viognier, white wine, yalumba
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Alexander Valley, Magnum, 2005, 13.5% abv
On an evening not so long ago, we opened three bottles with two friends and one blind tasting ensued. One of us doesn’t drink pretty much anything. I know, can you imagine? He is one disciplined dude. So, we felt … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, California, RED, Sonoma
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Chateau Carbonnieux, Grand Cru Classe du Graves, Pessac-Leognan AC, France, 2009, 13% abv, $C60
In October 2012, I got up at 5am to purchase this wine at the local Bordeaux release upon the recommendation of my good friend, Chef Parker. So, who else to enjoy it with at a local Japanese ‘tall food’ restaurant … Continue reading
Posted in France, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, WHITE
Tagged 2009, Château Carbonnieux, france, Grand Cru Classe du Graves, Pessac-Leognan AC
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Howling Bluff, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, VQA Okanagan Valley, 13.4% abv, 2012 (C$19.90)
I want this woman’s life. It’s true. If my father owned an award winning Naramata Bench winery in BC’s Okanagan Valley, well …let’s just say it’s a rather safe bet I’d more-than-likely be off living the life I dream of, … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, WHITE
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Pinot Blanc, Clos du Soleil, Grower’s Series Chegwin & Baessler, Similkameen Valley VQA, BC, 2012, 12.1% abv, C$20++
Only 185 cases produced of this refreshing gem and we recently opened a bottle on a warm summer Vancouver evening to enjoy with friends. Clos du Soleil is one of my new favourite BC wineries – I have developed a … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Pinot Blanc, WHITE
Tagged 2012, BC, biodynamic, Canada, Clos du Soleil, Grower's Series Chegwin & Baessler, Pinot Blanc, Similkameen Valley VQA, white wine
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Table 1006 – The Last Supper
Look in the dictionary for ‘grace under pressure’ and you’ll find a picture of Chef Francine Parker right there. In December 2012, I was fortunate to be the first invited back to Chef Parker’s Table 1006 following extensive renovations. How … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Restaurants/Cellars
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