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Category Archives: Cabernet Franc
Trine, Pepperbridge Winery, Meritage, Walla Walla AVA, Washington, 2009, 14.1% abv
Purchased back in March 2013 during a trip to Walla Walla and a visit to the winery, this wine made an appearance over Canadian Thanksgiving with friends, family and a chilli dinner. Clear and bright, ruby turning to deep purple … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, RED
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Meritage, Clos du Soleil, Celestiale, Similkameen Valley VQA, BC, 2011, 13.4% abv
I’ve been waiting patiently for the delivery of my mixed case of Clos du Soleil wines via friends who made the trip to the Okanagan last week. One of the wines in this case is the Celestiale. The dictionary definition … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Tagged BC, cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada, Celestiale, Clos du Soleil, malbec, meritage, merlot, okanagan, Petit Verdot, red wine, Similkameen Valley
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Chateau Cantin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AC, France, 14.5% abv, 23.99 GBP
Another lovely wine available at the neighbourhood Waitrose. Seriously, for my Canadian readers, just imagine picking up a Grand Cru Bordeaux at Safeway. Ah, in my dreams. This classic Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend is clear and … Continue reading
Rose, Chinon AC, Serge et Bruno Sourdais, Loire, France 2012, 12.5% abv
WSET Fortifieds exam is done, check. Sparklings too, check. Had some beer, check. Now it’s onto the…. rosé? Yup, you read it right – the rosé. This wine is clear and bright and well, it’s gosh darned beautiful. Yes, beautiful. … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Franc, France, ROSE
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Flying Trout, Deep River Red, Columbia Valley, NV, Washington, USA 14.8%, US$30
I like fish, trout to be specific. I like this wine too, but now it’s all gone and I realize it took us more time to taste the wines in Ashley Trout’s tasting room than it did to drink the … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Franc, Malbec, OTHER
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Black Hills Estate Winery, Nota Bene, Meritage, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada, 2010, 14% abv.
I bought this bottle at the winery in Oliver in August 2012 – and then brought it right back to the Okanagan to drink with Jennifer and Allan. Fun! This is Black Hills’ renowned Meritage blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot … Continue reading
Nota Bene, Black Hills Estate Winery, Oliver, British Columbia, 2007, 14.6% abv
When at Black Hills in 2012, I opted for the vertical Nota Bene tasting of the 2007 – 2010 Meritage blends. These wines and the winery have quite a history. Originally owned by two couples, one couple left after … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Meritage, Merlot, RED, Winery Review
Tagged black hills, british columbia, meritage, nota bene, okanagan, red wine
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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
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