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Champagne Brut Rose, Kirkland Signature MA, Janisson et Fils, Verzenay, France, 12% abv, NV, US$25
Take a wild guess. Go ahead. How much wine do you think Costco sells at their 433 stores in the US and Puerto Rico each year, in addition to 165 more locations around the world? Costco sells some interesting stuff … Continue reading
Posted in Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, ROSE
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Whitehall Lane Winery, Merlot, Napa Valley, California, 14.2% abv
I had the opportunity to visit Whitehall Lane Winery and Vineyards in March when we were in Napa. Located in St. Helena, they produce about 45,000 cases per year made by their winemaker ‘Dean’ who has actually spent wine time … Continue reading
Posted in California, Merlot, RED
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Saint Chinian AC, Hecht Bannier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2010, 14% abv, $35 (down to $20)
It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, a beautiful day for a neighbour…Raquel from the BCLB is my neighbour. Let me just say how thankful I am that Raquel is my neighbour. She had the presence of mind (mostly because … Continue reading
Posted in France, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
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Capella, Clos du Soleil, White Wine/Vin Blanc, Keremeos, BC, Canada, 2010, 12.6% abv
Clos du Soleil is a Similkameen Valley winery nestled into the base of the sun warmed cliffs in Keremeos, BC. A biodynamic winery, they’re owned by several friends and investors who work together to bring their wines to BC. When … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, WHITE
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Chardonnay, Jordan, Russian River Valley, California, 2010, 13.5% abv
Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted white varietals in the world, second only to Airen (Spain). This is a particularly elegant and crisp version from Jordan’s Russian River Valley vineyard. The Russian River Valley, located in Sonoma County, … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, WHITE
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Wine Bloggers of North America Conference, Penticton, BC 2013
Yesterday I was a speed tasting virgin. Now that I actually understand this speed tasting thing, I’m slightly better prepared. For starters, I intend to spit! Somehow this isn’t coming out the exact way I’d meant it to. Perhaps I … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Industry Tasting
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Jolie Saison Gamay, 2012, 12.5% abv
Available by September 17 only at Seasons 52 restaurants in the US, but here for an in-advance-tasting opportunity at the Wine Bloggers’ Conference 2013 in Penticton, BC, this wine is clear and bright, purple and has legs noted. On the … Continue reading
Rose, Chinon AC, Serge et Bruno Sourdais, Loire, France 2012, 12.5% abv
WSET Fortifieds exam is done, check. Sparklings too, check. Had some beer, check. Now it’s onto the…. rosé? Yup, you read it right – the rosé. This wine is clear and bright and well, it’s gosh darned beautiful. Yes, beautiful. … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Franc, France, ROSE
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Bosc Dla Rei, Beni di Batasiolo, Moscato D’Asti DOCG, Serralunga D’Alba, Italia, 5.5% abv, 2011
Okay – this is going to be a lightning round tasting note in anticipation of a possible WSET Sparklings exam question on Asti. Homework! Asti is a sparkling or often Frizzante / Spumante style of wine made in Italy’s NW … Continue reading
Placet Valtomelloso, Palacios Remondo Bodega, Rioja DOC, Spain, 2008, 13.5%
I bought this wine forever ago at Legacy – probably when I was studying Spanish wines for WSET Level 3 exams. Good thing I passed as I obviously forgot to drink the wine! Fast forward to today and some barbecued … Continue reading
Posted in Spain, Viura / White Rioja
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