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Category Archives: California
Syrah, Porter Creek, Timbervine Ranch, Russian River Valley, California, 2010, 14.5%, US$46
We walked into Yountville’s best wine store Groezinger’s and asked owner Rick, “If there was one wine in this store we should buy, what would it be?” What followed was the most hilarious rant I’ve ever experienced from a wine … Continue reading
Posted in California, OTHER, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
Tagged california, Porter creek, red wine, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, syrah, Timbervine Ranch
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‘Napa Rocks’, Napa Valley Wines, Vancouver International Wine Festival, 2013
Th 2013 theme at the Vancouver International Wine Festival was California, so a Saturday afternoon spent in a tasting seminar of some of those was in order. The ‘Napa Rocks’ presentation featured various wineries from the region that boasts 16 separate AVAs, … Continue reading
Posted in California, Industry Tasting
Tagged Antica, Antinori Family Wine Estate, Black Stallion Winery, Blackbird Vineyards, california, Heitz Cellars, Miner Family Winery, napa valley, Pine Ridge, Robert Mondavi, Signorello Estate, Silver Oak Cellars, Vancouver International Wine Festival, VIWF
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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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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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The Crusher, Grower’s Selection, Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, California, 13.9% abv, 2010
I admit I didn’t know much about Petite Sirah – I thought the name simply signaled a twist on my favourite, Syrah. In fact, it’s a French varietal that is virtually extinct there (since 2002) but that was historically grown in … Continue reading
Posted in California, California, Merlot, Petite Sirah, RED
Tagged california, Petite Sirah, red wine, The Crusher
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Wente Vineyards, Sandstone, Merlot, Livermore Valley, California, 2009, 13.5% abv.
In keeping with the recent Merlot roll I’ve seemingly been on, I opened up another bottle tonight to enjoy on this Labour Day weekend. About a month ago I went to a US wines tasting and this was one of … Continue reading
Posted in California, Merlot, RED, Red
Tagged california, livermore valley, merlot, red wine, wente
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