Category Archives: RED

Chateau Cantin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AC, France, 14.5% abv, 23.99 GBP

Posted on July 16, 2013 by winellama

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 →

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Alexander Valley, Magnum, 2005, 13.5% abv

Posted on July 12, 2013 by winellama

On an evening not so long ago, we opened three bottles with two friends and one blind tasting ensued. One of us doesn’t drink pretty much anything. I know, can you imagine? He is one disciplined dude. So, we felt … Continue reading →

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Champagne Brut Rose, Kirkland Signature MA, Janisson et Fils, Verzenay, France, 12% abv, NV, US$25

Posted on June 27, 2013 by winellama

Take a wild guess. Go ahead. How much wine do you think Costco sells at their 433 stores in the US and Puerto Rico each year, in addition to 165 more locations around the world? Costco sells some interesting stuff … Continue reading →

Posted in Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, ROSE | 2 Comments

Whitehall Lane Winery, Merlot, Napa Valley, California, 14.2% abv

Posted on June 25, 2013 by winellama

I had the opportunity to visit Whitehall Lane Winery and Vineyards in March when we were in Napa. Located in St. Helena, they produce about 45,000 cases per year made by their winemaker ‘Dean’ who has actually spent wine time … Continue reading →

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Saint Chinian AC, Hecht Bannier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2010, 14% abv, $35 (down to $20)

Posted on June 19, 2013 by winellama

It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, a beautiful day for a neighbour…Raquel from the BCLB is my neighbour. Let me just say how thankful I am that Raquel is my neighbour. She had the presence of mind (mostly because … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | 2 Comments

Jolie Saison Gamay, 2012, 12.5% abv

Posted on June 8, 2013 by winellama

Available by September 17 only at Seasons 52 restaurants in the US, but here for an in-advance-tasting opportunity at the Wine Bloggers’ Conference 2013 in Penticton, BC, this wine is clear and bright, purple and has legs noted. On the … Continue reading →

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Rose, Chinon AC, Serge et Bruno Sourdais, Loire, France 2012, 12.5% abv

Posted on June 5, 2013 by winellama

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 →

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Banrock Station, Sparkling Shiraz, Southeastern Australia, 14% abv, C$14.99

Posted on May 21, 2013 by winellama

I fancy myself an open minded sort, but even I have to admit this wine tested the limits of my esotericism. There is something weird and unsettling about tannin, oak and leather with your bubbles. I have been known to … Continue reading →

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Sondraia, Bolgheri DOC, Poggio al Tesoro, Bolgheri, Italy, 2008, 14.5% abv, C$62.00

Posted on April 10, 2013 by winellama

This wine hails from the Bolgheri DOC in Italy. There is a Bolgheri DOC and a Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC in Tuscany, but I didn’t know that Bolgheri wines don’t list the varietals on the label because of course, they are … Continue reading →

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Rosemary’s Block, Zinfandel, Chiles Valley, Napa Valley, Brown Estate, 2011, 14.9% abv.

Posted on April 1, 2013 by winellama

The Queen must have showed up tonight. I did mention in my Brown Estate review that she would have to be here for me to open this bottle. She was definitely here, figuratively speaking. Liz may have have shown up, … Continue reading →

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