Category Archives: Croatia

Volunteer Wine Tastings: Enriching Lives Through Shared Experiences

Posted on November 6, 2025 by winellama

This past summer, I led a couple of tastings for residents at my mom’s long term care community.  It may be long term care, but everyone who attends is interested and active and wants to learn more.  It’s terribly gratifying … Continue reading →

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Red Cuvée, Stina, Dalmatia, Croatia, 13% abv, C$20++

Posted on May 25, 2017 by winellama

Put this Dalmatian gateway wine on your to drink list and get ready to visit your nearest BC liquor store. Those are words you should rarely  – if ever – expect me to write (the BCLB part).  But, I would … Continue reading →

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Posip, Stina, Dalmatia, Croatia, 2013, 13.5% abv., C$40++

Posted on April 23, 2016 by winellama

Straight from a land where they’ve been making wine for over 2,500 years comes this Croatian treat to Canada’s west coast.  Its been a challenge for them, but all British Columbians owe a debt of thanks to North Vancouver’s independent … Continue reading →

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Grasevina Krizevci, Krizevci Vineyards, Croatia, 2012, 12%, C$11.95 (LCBO)

Posted on March 11, 2015 by winellama

Here’s one for the century club members out there – those of us trying to record tasting at least 100 different varieties of grapes.  It’s one we don’t see very often in the BC market – in fact, this bottle … Continue reading →

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