Category Archives: ROSE

La Stellina, Rosato, La Stella Winery, Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, BC, 2011, 12% abv.

Posted on December 2, 2012 by winellama

A pink Merlot wine from the Okanagan to start the festivities off for Andrew’s 15th birthday. Yes, I called it pink.  We call white wines, white and reds, red.  Pinks should also be pink – and not Rosé. We aren’t … Continue reading →

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Viña Tondonia, López de Heredia, Rosada, Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 2000, 12% abv.

Posted on August 12, 2012 by winellama

I’ve been waiting to open this bottle for a while. After reading about it in the New York Times, I bought two of the three bottles available locally and opened one when family came to visit from England. Come to think of … Continue reading →

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Vindication Cellars, Rosé, Oliver, British Columbia, 2011, 13.5%

Posted on August 5, 2012 by winellama

Summer is finally here and I’m relaxing on the balcony while five tired teenaged rugby playing girls and one happy 14 year old boy are in the living room. The timing is perfect to enjoy winemaker Jeff del Nin’s Vindication Cellars … Continue reading →

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