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Author Archives: winellama
Regusci, Stags Leap District, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2008
What a treat and why did I wait so long to enjoy this fruity and lush 92% Californian Cab Sav blended with 8% Merlot and the remainder a dash of Cabernet Franc. With a clear, deep garnet core moving to … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, California, Meritage, RED
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, napa valley, red wine, Regusci, Stags Leap District
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Review: The Wine Cellar, Rio Hotel, Las Vegas, October 29, 2012
Who would have thought that the largest wine cellar open to the US public would be in Sin City? Well, when you put it that way – where else would it be than in Las Vegas? Ever the intrepid and … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants/Cellars, Winery Review
Tagged Las Vegas, Rio Hotel, The Wine Cellar
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Foxgrove, Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia, 13% abv, US$7 for 187 ml
It’s my birthday and I’ll drink if I want to – even at 30,000 feet out of a tiny, plastic bottle. Right away, I’m suspicious – the cute little red fox pictured on the Barbie-sized packaging, the eponymous ‘Southeastern Australia’ … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
Tagged airplane wine, Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Foxgrove, red wine, shiraz
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Tinto Pesquera, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero DO, Alejandro Fernandez, Crianza, Spain 2009,14% abv, US $32
Rather than lug this back through customs in my tiny suitcase, I decided to liberate it on an evening in Boston. It could have waited a few years as it’s still a tad green and grippy. That said, it was … Continue reading
Posted in RED, Spain, Tempranillo
Tagged red wine, Ribera del Duero, spain, tempranillo, Tinto Pesquera
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Vina Ardanza, Reserva Especial, Rioja Alta, Rioja AOC, Spain, 13.5% abv, US $32
Purchased in New Haven, Connecticut, this is an 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha blend made only in special vintages – 1964, 1973 and this 2001 example. The wine has a clear, deep, rich garnet core moving to a thick bricked ruby … Continue reading
Posted in Grenache / Garnacha, RED
Tagged garnacha, red wine, rioja, spain, tempranillo, Vina Ardanza
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Mon Coeur, J. L. Chave Selection, Côtes du Rhône AC, France, 14.5% abv, $29 at BC Liquor Stores
An alert from ever-helpful Raquel at the local BC Liquor brought my attention to this wine. At $10 off the regular $29 price, who was I to say no to trying out a new wine. This is a Syrah – … Continue reading
Posted in France, Grenache / Garnacha, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
Tagged Côtes du Rhône, france, grenache, red wine, syrah, trialto
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Signorello Estate, Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, 2009, 13.9% abv, C$60
On our way to see Francine one afternoon to boost her spirits, we slipped by the BC liquor store and happened upon a fabulous Manager’s Sale (thanks, Raquel!). Three bottles later, we were on our way to Francine’s – one … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, WHITE
Tagged california, chardonnay, napa valley, Signorello, white wine
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Joseph Drouhin, Pinot Noir, Beaune Premier Cru, France, 2008, 13% abv, C$50
Here is an idea for a Pinot Noir to accompany your Thanksgiving dinner and fixings. The wine has a medium, ruby red core moving to a thin pink rim with medium legs. Its nose has medium intensity and is developing with … Continue reading
Posted in France, Pinot Noir, RED
Tagged beaune premier cru, france, pinot noir, red wine
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The Doctors’, Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010, 8.5% abv, C$19
This winery was featured at a tasting sponsored by the New Zealand Consulate in Vancouver, 2012 and bought a bottle the next day at the local liquor store. Clear with a pale lemon-green core moving to a thin water white rim … Continue reading
Posted in New Zealand, Riesling, WHITE
Tagged Marlborough, New Zealand, riesling, The Doctors', white wine
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