Category Archives: RED

Andretti Winery, Sangiovese, Napa Valley, California, 2009, 14.9% abv.

Posted on May 10, 2014 by winellama

Sangiovese is a black grape native to Central Italy and primarily Toscana whose name literally means ‘Blood of Jove’, the Italian name for Jupiter. It’s Italy’s most planted variety, is the only grape allowed in Brunello di Montalcino and is … Continue reading →

Posted in California, RED, Sangiovese | Tagged Andretti Winery, Brunello, california, Morellino, napa valley, Niellucio, Prugnolo Gentile, red wine, Sangiovese, WSET Sangiovese study | Leave a comment

Galil Mountain, Shiraz, Kibbutz Yiron, Galilee, Israel, 2011, 14.5% abv, C$22 (kosher)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by winellama

Being the cradle of civilization as we know it, it shouldn’t be surprising to learn that grapes and vines have been grown in Israel since biblical times. In the Old Testament’s book of Deuteronomy, grapes were listed as one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Kosher, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged Galil Mountain, Galilee, Golan Heights, Israel, Kibbutz Yiron, kosher, red wine, shiraz, WSET Diploma, WSET Israel, WSET Study | Leave a comment

Et Fille, Pinot Noir, Kalita Vineyard, Newberg, Oregon, 2010, 13% abv.

Posted on April 26, 2014 by winellama

Blind tasting – it strikes fear into the heart of wine professionals and cork dorks alike. We all know someone who seems to have an uncanny ability to pronounce what grape has been used, what country or region it’s from … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged blindtasting, Et Fille, Kalita Vineyard, Newberg, oregon, pinot noir, red wine, WSET blindtasting, WSET Diploma | Leave a comment

Craggy Range Single Vineyard, Te Kahu, Hawkes Bay, Gimblett Gravels, New Zealand, 2010, 13.5% abv.

Posted on April 21, 2014 by winellama

Gimblett Gravels – try saying that 10 times over after a few glasses of wine. The area is renowned for its Bordeaux blends. Located in Hawkes Bay on the eastern side of New Zealand’s North Island, Gimblett Gravels is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Malbec, Merlot, New Zealand, RED | Tagged Craggy Range Single Vineyard, Gimblett Gravels, greywacke, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, red wine, Te Kahu, WSET, WSET Diploma, WSET Hawkes Bay, WSET Study | Leave a comment

Zinfandel, Mickey’s Block, Brown Estate, Chiles Valley, Napa Valley, California, 2011, 15.2% abv.

Posted on April 20, 2014 by winellama

Oh Mickey, you’re so fine. You’re so fine, you … know the rest. Meet Mickey. We’ve held onto this Zinfandel wine for a year now to see what a little time in the bottle would do to it. It’s hard … Continue reading →

Posted in California, RED, Zinfandel | Tagged Brown Estate, california, Chiles Valley, Mickey's Block, napa valley, Rosemary's Block, zinfandel | Leave a comment

Pinot Noir, Alexana, Shea Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2010, 13% abv.

Posted on April 19, 2014 by winellama

Pinot Noir is a red grape renowned for it’s picky nature. Difficult to grow even under the most ideal conditions, it nevertheless is one of those varieties most winemakers yearn to produce a wine from at some point in their … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged Alexana, Dijon clones, jory soils, Lynn Penner-Ash, oregon, pinot noir, red hills, Shea Vineyard, Willamette Valley, WSET Diploma studying, WSET Study, WSET unit 3 | Leave a comment

Koyle Gran Reserva, Alto Colchagua, Carménère , Chile, 2012, 14% abv, C$22

Posted on April 17, 2014 by winellama

Carménère is originally from Bordeaux and Southwest France, but it was taken to the New World, specifically Chile, by French immigrants in the mid 1800s. It has proven to be far better suited to its new South American home because … Continue reading →

Posted in Carmenere, Chile, RED | Tagged Alto Colchagua, Carménère, chile, Diploma, Koyle Gran Reserva, WSET Study, WSET unit 3 | 2 Comments

San Cristoforo, Azienda Agricola Pietro Rinaldi, Barbaresco DOCG, Alba, Piemonte, Italy, 2007, 14%, C$60

Posted on April 6, 2014 by winellama

I caught this one at the height of its perfection. Not being a frequent consumer of Italian wine, I have to admit I need to study just a little (ok, maybe a lot) before I go to buy anything. Can … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Nebbiolo | Tagged Alba, Azienda Agricola Pietro Rinaldi, Baby Barolo, barbaresco, Barbaresco DOCG, Helvetian soil, Italy, nebbiolo, Piemonte, red wine, San Cristoforo, Tortonian soil, WSET Diploma, WSET Study, WSET unit 3 | Leave a comment

Trivento Golden Reserve, Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, 2011, 14.5% abv

Posted on March 3, 2014 by winellama

Argentina is the most important wine producing country in Latin America. Since the 1990s, it has been one of the most dynamic regions and in 2004 it was the 5th largest producer in the world. Well over 40% of its … Continue reading →

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Vasse Felix, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia, 14.5% abv, 2010, C$41

Posted on February 17, 2014 by winellama

Margaret River, part of the Western Australia zone, is one of that country’s most isolated wine regions. Located furthest west on the continent, it is about 240 km south of Perth. It’s a stunningly beautiful land and combines great surfing, … Continue reading →

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