Category Archives: RED

Syrah, Alban Vineyards, Patrina, Edna Valley, California, 2013, 15.5% abv, US$50

Posted on January 10, 2018 by winellama

People often ask me, “What is your favourite red wine?” Syrah, hands down. But, not just any old Syrah. It has to be well made – and this one is. You. Must. Drink. This. Alban Vineyards is located in Edna … Continue reading →

Posted in California, OTHER, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged 2013, Alban Vineyards, california, Edna Valley, Patrina, red wine, syrah | Leave a comment

Pinot Noir, Poseidon Vineyard, Primo’s Hill, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, California, 2014, 14.3% abv. US$49

Posted on January 3, 2018 by winellama

On a trip to California while on the hunt for Napa and Sonoma wines, we found this bottle of Primo’s Hill Pinot Noir from Poseidon Vineyard at @BirdRockFineWine. Only 125 cases were made of this from fruit grown on two … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged 2014, Bird Rock Fine Wines, california, Carneros, Los Carneros, Molnar Family, napa valley, Obsidian, Petaluma Gap, pinot noir, Poseidon Vineyards, Primo’s Hill, red wine, Tricycle Wine | Leave a comment

The Bub, Haywire, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, 12% abv, 2014, C$29

Posted on December 27, 2017 by winellama

Bottle fermented and aged in the traditional method, this bubble was purchased by daughter Jess. I seem to have trained the child well – at least in that she has good taste in wine. It’s topped with a crown cap, … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Chardonnay, OTHER, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine | Tagged BC, bubble, Canada, chardonnay, Haywire, okanagan valley vqa, pinot noir, sparkling wine, The Bub | Leave a comment

GSM, Henry’s Seven, Henschke, Barossa, South Australia, 2014, 14% abv., US$45

Posted on December 13, 2017 by winellama

Here is an Aussie Shiraz (60%), with Grenache, Mataro (also known as Mourvèdre), and a splash of Viognier blended in. It was made at Henschke in honour of Henry Evans who planted the first vineyard there in 1853. I can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged 14% abv, 2014, Barossa, GSM, Henry's Seven, Henschke, red wine, South Australia | Leave a comment

Prior de Neo, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 2006, 15% abv, C$45

Posted on November 29, 2017 by winellama

From Porrera, Priorat in Catalunya and all its rocky, llicorella glory, this is a primarily Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) wine with Merlot, Syrah and Garnacha thrown into the blend. On the eyes, this beauty is a translucent ruby, with developed aromas … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Grenache / Garnacha, Merlot, OTHER, RED, Shiraz / Syrah, Spain | Tagged 15% abv, 2006, cabernet saugivnon, Catalonia, catalunya, garnacha, llicorella, merlot, Prior de Neo, priorat doq, red wine, spain, syrah | Leave a comment

Champagne, Brut, Nicolas Maillart, Premier Cru, Millésime, Champagne AC, France, 2007, 12.5% abv.

Posted on November 28, 2017 by winellama

Coco Chanel probably said it best when she remarked, “I only drink champagne on two occasions. When I am in love and when I am not.” Champagne just makes everything better. Always. Some people have said to me that they … Continue reading →

Posted in Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Noir, RED, WHITE | Tagged 2007, brut, bubbles, champagne, Champagne AC, chardonnay, france, Grower Champagne, Millesime, Nicolas Maillart, pinot noir, Premier Cru, Recolant Manipulant, RM, vintage | 4 Comments

Pinot Noir, Scott Paul, Azana, Chehalem Mountains AVA, Oregon, 2013, 12.9% abv., US$60

Posted on November 1, 2017 by winellama

We visited the tasting room for this graceful Pinot Noir in tiny Carlton, Oregon in August 2016. The Chehalem Mountains AVA where the grapes for this wine are grown is located entirely within the larger Willamette Valley AVA, just south … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged 12.9% abv., 2013, Azana, Carlton, Chehalem Mountains AVA, oregon, pinot noir, red wine, Scott Paul, yamhill carlton | Leave a comment

Torroja, Terroir Al Limit Soc. Lda., Priorat DOQ, Spain, 2012, 12.5% abv.

Posted on September 8, 2017 by winellama

We visited Priorat in January 2015 after attending the WSET Diploma graduation ceremony in London. When we were trying to put together our list of Priorat bodegas to visit, this one emerged as a bright star. Peter, the winemaker, is … Continue reading →

Posted in Grenache / Garnacha, RED, Spain | Tagged 2012, priorat doq, red wine, spain, Terroir Al Limit Soc. Lda., Torroja | 5 Comments

Le Cupole, Tenuta del Trinoro,Toscana IGT, Italia, 2005, 14.5% abv.

Posted on August 9, 2017 by winellama

The Cupole Super Tuscan wines are usually made of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon which didn’t get into their top tier bottles. They are also regularly reviewed and rated by Antonio Galloni and Stephen Tanzer which speaks volumes about … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, cesanese, Italy, Merlot, OTHER, Petit Verdot, RED, Uva di Troia | Tagged 2005, cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, cesanese, italia, Le Cupole, merlot, Petit Verdot, red wine, Super Tuscan, Tenuta Trinoro, Toscana IGT, uva di troja | Leave a comment

Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Vineyards, Special Selection, Napa Valley, California, 1994, 13.9% abv. C$250.00

Posted on August 4, 2017 by winellama

If you were going to write about a classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, this would be the one to write about. This bottle was 22 years old when we opened it. Think about that for a minute. Twenty-two years ago in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, California, RED | Tagged 1994, Cabernet Sauvignon, california, Caymus Vineyards, napa valley, red wine, Special Selection | 1 Comment