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Category Archives: RED
Chateau Puech-Haut, Saint Drezery, Le Prestige 2011, P. Cambie and E. Solomon, Coteaux du Languedoc AOP, France, 15% abv, US$19.99
When the owner of a funky little wine shop in downtown Bellingham with 35 years of experience in serving, buying and selling wine (Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants – check them out) introduces a wine to you by saying, ‘It’s … Continue reading
Posted in France, Grenache / Garnacha, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
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Langmeil, The Long Mile, Three Gardens, SGM, Barossa, South Australia, 14.5% abv, 2010, C$27.00
This wine first caught my eye because of the way it listed its varietals in an ever-so-slightly backward manner. Instead of the usual GSM, indicating dominance by Grenache, followed by Syrah and Mourvedre, this one has a majority of Shiraz … Continue reading
Terroir Eclats Calcaires, Ogier, Chateauneuf-de-Pape AoC, 2007 14.5%, C$52
“If I was going to drink wine, this would be it!” When a non-drinker announces his impression of a wine’s aromas in this way without having even tasted it, you know it really must have something going for it. Located … Continue reading
Posted in France, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
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Chateau La Croix de Gay, Grand Vin de Bordeaux, Pomerol AC, France, 2009, 13.5% abv, C$50
Having never been there, I can’t corroborate it, but I understand Pomerol is one of the most monocultural and boring landscapes around. Who would think!? Bordeaux takes shape in my mind as the land of fairytale chateaux and rolling hills. … Continue reading
Posted in France, Merlot, RED
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Makepeace Merlot, Clos du Soleil, Grower’s Series, Similkameen Valley VQA, BC, 2011, 13.8% abv
I’ve been away from wine for a while taking distilled spirits courses and drinking more than I’ve wanted of 40% abv beverages. After all, I signed up for the WSET Diploma to learn more about wines. I just forgot what … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Merlot, RED
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Sokol Blosser, Pinot Noir, Big Tree Block, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2009, 14.5% abv
With turkey time upon us, it was the right moment to pull out the Willamette Pinot Noir purchased during a August trip to that favourite AVA. Dundee Hills is the ‘epicentre’ of Pinot Noir in Oregon and its soil and … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir
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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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Viña Tondonia, Reserva, López de Heredia, Rioja Alta, Spain, 2001, 12.5% abv.
It was a small miracle of a find – bottles of López de Heredia at the liquor store on sale no less. My happy day was due to someone ordering in a case and then reneging. Who does that to … Continue reading
Posted in Graciano, Grenache / Garnacha, Mazuelo, RED, Tempranillo
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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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Silkscarf, Shiraz Reserve, Summerland, Okanagan Valley, 2007, 14% abv
Located in the Okanagan Valley’s picturesque town of Summerland, we visited this winery in 2012 and have been saving this bottle for a suitably appreciative crowd. One surfaced tonight in the form of parents who made us a beautiful dinner … Continue reading
Posted in BC, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
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