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Viña Tondonia, López de Heredia, Rosada, Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 2000, 12% abv.
I’ve been waiting to open this bottle for a while. After reading about it in the New York Times, I bought two of the three bottles available locally and opened one when family came to visit from England. Come to think of … Continue reading
Blue Mountain, Brut, Methode Traditionnelle, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, NV, C$24
What better way to toast three sisters being back together after two years apart than to start with some Canadian sparkling wine. From the Okanagan Falls area located south of Penticton and north of Oliver in the Okanagan Valley, this sparkler … Continue reading
Shiraz, Katnook, Founder’s Block, Coonawarra, Australia, 2008, 13.5% abv
‘I’m behind in my posts,’ I lament to my other half who replies with ‘Who’s watching and waiting?’ A good question. This wine is deep ruby with a nose of deep red fruit – especially raspberry – cinnamon spice … Continue reading
Vindication Cellars, Rosé, Oliver, British Columbia, 2011, 13.5%
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
Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicello Classico 2007 Veneto, Italy
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
Luigi Bosca, Single Vineyard Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo DOC, Argentina 2009 14.1%, $34 @ Legacy
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
Skillogalee, Riesling, Clare Valley, Southern Australia 2011, 12% abv (C$22)
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
Vista d’Oro, Homestead Estate Cider, Langley Valley, British Columbia, 9.5% abv, C$17.50
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
Forefront, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pine Ridge Vineyards, California, 2008, 14.1% abv, C$44
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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