Category Archives: OTHER

Albariño, Burgáns, Rias Baixas DO, Spain, 2010, 13% abv, C$21++

Posted on December 4, 2015 by winellama

Here is another Spanish white for your drinking pleasure – I seem to have been enjoying a lot of them these days. They’re a good deal, are generally well made and balanced with good flavour and appropriate alcohol. This Albariño is … Continue reading →

Posted in Albarino / Alvarinho, OTHER, Spain, WHITE | Tagged 2010, Albarino, Burgans, Rias Baixas DO, spain, white wine | Leave a comment

Olivar, Cesconi, Bianco, Vignetti delle Dolomiti IGT, Italy, 2010, 13.5% abv, C$32

Posted on November 29, 2015 by winellama

Nestled up in Italy’s northwest corner, north of Trento in tiny Pressano lie the Cesconi brothers’ vineyards. Most of the fruit for this wine – a blend of Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay – is from the Olivar, a single … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, Italy, OTHER, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, WHITE | Tagged 13.5% abv, 2010, Bianco, Cesconi, chardonnay, Italy, Olivar, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Vignetti delle Dolomiti IGT, white wine | Leave a comment

Grüner Veltliner, Singing, Laurenz Five und Sophie, Austria, 2013, 12% abv, C$19++

Posted on November 11, 2015 by winellama

Grüner Veltliner (aka Gru-vee) is indeed a groovy, Austrian grape that makes great wine. Generally, Gru-vee is food friendly with a solid floral and fruit profile, elegant minerality and a peppery hit. This one is no exception. Made from Grüner grapes harvested … Continue reading →

Posted in OTHER | Tagged 12% abv., 2013, Austria, Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Laurenz Five und Sophie, Laurenz V, Singing, Weinviertel, white wine | Leave a comment

La Porta di Vertine, Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG, Toscana, Italia, 14.2% abv, 2009

Posted on November 9, 2015 by winellama

Located on amphitheater-shaped vineyards in tiny Vertine located in Gaiole (one of the five Chianti Classico regions) and north of Siena, this producer harvests organically grown grapes, uses indigenous yeast and employs minimal intervention in the cellar. The wine is comprised mostly of … Continue reading →

Posted in Canaiolo, Colorino, Italy, OTHER, RED, Sangiovese | Tagged Canaiolo, Chianti Classico DOCG, colorino, italia, La Porta di Vertine, red wine, Riserva, Sangiovese | 2 Comments

Sauvignon Blanc, Le Tronsec, Joseph Mellot, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire, France, 2013, 12.5% abv. C$35

Posted on October 17, 2015 by winellama

We stopped into the Joseph Mellot storefront in the centre of Sancerre when visiting the Loire in September 2014. So, when looking for a Sauvignon Blanc recently, purchasing this white wine classic was an easy decision. The grapes for this … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Loire, OTHER, Sauvignon Blanc, WHITE | Tagged 12.5% abv, 2013, france, fume blanc, Joseph Mellot, Kimmeridgian, Le Tronsec, loire, pouilly fume, sauvignon blanc, white wine | Leave a comment

Marsanne, Tahbilk, 1927 Vines, Victoria, Australia, 2005, 10.5% abv, C$40

Posted on October 6, 2015 by winellama

If we had opened this for a blind tasting, I would have failed miserably. Tasted double blind, we agreed we would have nailed this as Riesling with its intense lemon and petrol. Or possibly as an evolving Hunter Valley Sémillon with … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Marsanne, OTHER, WHITE | Tagged 1927 Vines, 2005, Australia, marsanne, Tahbilk, Victoria, white wine | Leave a comment

Chateau Thieuley, Reserve Francis Courselle, Bordeaux Supérieur AC, Bordeaux, France, 2002, 13% abv, US$19

Posted on October 5, 2015 by winellama

This Bordeaux Supérieur is a deep garnet with some bricking near the rim and aromas of blueberry and ripe plum with vanilla and baking spice. The palate is dry with well-integrated alcohol and the tannins are strained and become … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, France, Merlot, OTHER, RED | Tagged 2002, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur AC, Chateau Thieuley, france, red wine, Reserve Francis Courselle | Leave a comment

Takar, Kangun, Dry White Wine, Republic of Armenia, 2012, 12.5% abv.

Posted on October 1, 2015 by winellama

Okay, show of hands – who knows anything about the Armenian Genocide? I admit that prior to my recent trip to this gem of a country, I was woefully ignorant for the most part. I had heard about it, but had … Continue reading →

Posted in Armenia, Kangun, OTHER, WHITE | Tagged Armenia, Armenian Wine Company, Dry White Wine, Kangun, Republic of Armenia, Takar, white wine | 8 Comments

Takar, Areni Noir, Republic of Armenia, 2012, 13% abv, 4,800 Armenian Drams (C$14)

Posted on September 21, 2015 by winellama

At my hotel (Republica – it comes highly recommended) in Armenia’s capital city, Yerevan, the helpful and knowledgable Maria was especially pleased I was interested in trying several of the local wines. Their extensive winelist has Armenian, New and Old World … Continue reading →

Posted in Areni Noir, Armenia, OTHER, RED | Tagged Amyran Street, Areni Noir, Armenian Wine Company, red wine, Republic of Armenia, Republica Hotel, Takar, Yerevan | Leave a comment

Tantalus, Rosé, BC VQA, Okanagan Valley, Canada, 2014, 13.1% abv, C$19

Posted on September 2, 2015 by winellama

Well, I have finally found a truly tasty one. It has taken some time, but patience has proved to be a virtue. The Tantalus 2014 Rosé is delicious. Made using the direct press method from Pinot Meunier and blended with Pinot … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, OTHER, Pinot Meunier, ROSE | Tagged 2014, bc vqa, Canada, Okanagan Valley, rosé, tantalus | 2 Comments