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About winellama

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

Vindication Cellars, Rosé, Oliver, British Columbia, 2011, 13.5%

Posted on August 5, 2012 by winellama

Summer is finally here and I’m relaxing on the balcony while five tired teenaged rugby playing girls and one happy 14 year old boy are in the living room. The timing is perfect to enjoy winemaker Jeff del Nin’s Vindication Cellars … Continue reading →

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Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicello Classico 2007 Veneto, Italy

Posted on August 4, 2012 by winellama

With its opaque ruby colour and violet rim, this Amarone was a pleasure to drink with Rosa at Cioppino’s in Yaletown, Vancouver. Dry, it offers a ripe, red fruit profile with vanilla, clove, medium dusty tannins and medium plus acidity.  After … Continue reading →

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Luigi Bosca, Single Vineyard Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo DOC, Argentina 2009 14.1%, $34 @ Legacy

Posted on August 1, 2012 by winellama

First, a lament.  I’ve been told I’m not allowed to purchase any more bottles until I drink most of what I have. Better get moving… There are 51 in the pantry. Have I mentioned how desperate I am for a … Continue reading →

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Skillogalee, Riesling, Clare Valley, Southern Australia 2011, 12% abv (C$22)

Posted on July 31, 2012 by winellama

Riesling is a specialty of the Clare Valley which lies north of Barossa and Adelaide in Southern Australia. It was settled by German immigrants – and much of their influence persists to this day in terms of place names as well as … Continue reading →

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Vista d’Oro, Homestead Estate Cider, Langley Valley, British Columbia, 9.5% abv, C$17.50

Posted on July 30, 2012 by winellama

It was a busy day at the Vista D’oro Winery today where I worked on Marechal Foch canopy management with Patrick. The hard work makes relaxing with some Vista D’oro Farmhouse Estate Cider extremely attractive. This is only 9.5% abv and … Continue reading →

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The Cover Drive by Jim Barry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, Southern Australia 2009, 14% abv

Posted on July 29, 2012 by winellama

The South Australian wine region of Coonawarra is synonymous with Cabernet Sauvignon and home to many famous names including Wynn’s, Majella, Katnook and Yalumba.  It’s located about 60 km west of the ocean which gives it a climate similar to that … Continue reading →

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Forefront, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pine Ridge Vineyards, California, 2008, 14.1% abv, C$44

Posted on July 29, 2012 by winellama

I was doing homework for the WSET Americas class and the clerk at Legacy suggested I would enjoy this 2008 Californian Cab Sav. At C$44, I expected much more. I was intrigued by the label which indicated the careful choice … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on July 28, 2012 by winellama

Welcome to my wine blog.  I thought it would be a good time to switch my, ahem,  prolific facebook posts about wine to a blog format so the few friends I do have didn’t ‘unfriend’ me.  So there is no … Continue reading →

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