Category Archives: RED

Pinot Noir, Schug, Carneros, Sonoma, California, 2010, 14.5% abv.

Posted on October 31, 2015 by winellama

With American Thanksgiving on the horizon, this is a California Pinot Noir that would be worth finding to pair with the turkey. On the eyes, this wine is the colour of raspberry juice with some garnet thrown in for tone. Its … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged 2010, california, Carneros, pinot noir, red wine, Schug, Sonoma | Leave a comment

Meritage, Clos du Soleil, Celestiale, Similkameen Valley VQA, BC, 2011, 13.4% abv.

Posted on October 24, 2015 by winellama

Straight from the heart of the Similkameen Valley in BC’s Okanagan, a veritable desert (yes, I know – non-believers have a hard time with that – there is actually a desert in Canada), here we have a Meritage wine. What … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, RED | Tagged BC, biodynamic, cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada, Celestiale, Clos du Soleil, malbec, meritage, merlot, Petit Verdot, red wine, Similkameen Valley | Leave a comment

Pinot Noir, Domaine Ostertag, Fronholz, Vin d’Alsace, France, 2008, 12.5% abv.

Posted on October 16, 2015 by winellama

From all accounts, André Ostertag is one interesting guy. One blogger who published about his visit there in 2010 noted “The Committee Interprofessionnel du Vins d’Alsace (CIVA) says that ‘André Ostertag is an eccentric, a wacky winemaking freak surrounded by the sanity and … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged 12.5% abv, 2008, Alsace, Domaine Ostertag, france, Fronholz, pinot noir, red wine, riesling manifesto, Vin d'Alsace | Leave a comment

Damilano, Cannubi, Barolo DOCG, Nelle Cantine di la Morra, Piemonte, Italia, 2009, 14.5% abv.

Posted on October 15, 2015 by winellama

The 2010 Barolos are widely renowned as being part of the best vintage in a long time, but this 2009 was no slouch. From the famed Cannubi hill in La Morra, the Damilano is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes planted … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Nebbiolo, RED | Tagged 2009, Barolo DOCG, Cannubi, Damilano, italia, La morra, nebbiolo, Nelle Cantine di la Morra, Piemonte, red wine | Leave a comment

Clos du Joncuas, Gigondas AC, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2006, 14.5% abv.

Posted on October 10, 2015 by winellama

Gigondas (yes, you pronounce the ‘s’) is an appellation in France’s Southern Rhône Valley often referred to as the ‘little brother’ of better known Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Its wines are known more for their power than their elegance and they are only allowed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinsault, France, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged 2006, Clos du Joncuas, france, Gigondas AC, grenache, red wine, southern rhone valley | Leave a comment

Pinot Noir, Boulder Bluff, Adelsheim, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2010, 13.6% abv.

Posted on October 9, 2015 by winellama

It’s Thanksgiving again – so here is the requisite post about a Pinot Noir and pairing it with your turkey. Medium plus garnet with some ruby tinges and deep, broad aromas of plum with boysenberry and spiced tobacco, here is … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged 13.6% abv., 2010, Adelsheim, Boulder Bluff, oregon, pinot noir, red wine, Willamette Valley | 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, 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

Baco Noir, Reserve, Henry of Pelham Family Estate, VQA Ontario, 2012, 14% abv, C$24

Posted on September 8, 2015 by winellama

It was a hot and sweaty day. Today my son moved into residence at university. So, following the ritual unpacking, meeting of floormates and first cafeteria visit, I left him to his own devices (including a concert) and quickly plugged … Continue reading →

Posted in Baco Noir, Ontario, RED | Tagged 14% abv, 2012, Baco Noir, Henry of Pelham Family Estate, hybrid, red wine, Reserve, V$24, VQA Ontario | 2 Comments

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