Category Archives: WHITE
Viognier, Tahbilk, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria, Australia, 2014, 13.8% abv.
This wine is produced at Tahbilk where 5 generations of the Purbrick family have been involved in winemaking since the current owner’s great grandfather purchased the vines in 1925. Viognier was planted here in the 1990s. Medium lemon in colour, … Continue reading
Brut Vintage, Gold Label, Lanson, Champagne AC, France, 1999, US$75.00
I was awarded this bottle, oh yes I was… along with an engraved decanter for having the highest overall score in 2014 for WSET graduates in BC. As someone who doesn’t even work in the industry (alas, the blog doesn’t … Continue reading
Txakoli, Bodegas Gurrutxaga, Bizkaiko Txakolina DO, Spain, 11.5% abv, C$30
A word to the marketing department at Bodegas Gurrutxaga. A little additional English on the bottle would help get the word out. Just sayin’… But then, perhaps they want to keep this one a secret – and I can certainly … Continue reading
Sauvignon Blanc, Free Form, Haywire, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, 2014, 13% abv, C$35
This is a Sauvignon Blanc I can actually get behind. Now, I know many wine enthusiasts enjoy your favourite Sauvignon Blancs and that characteristic herbaceousness touched by citrus and gooseberry. So often though, they’re industrially made and sweetened, showing little … Continue reading
Riesling, Red Newt Cellars, Finger Lakes, New York, 2013, 11.8% abv.
In summer 2015, I’d planned a visit to New York’s famed Finger Lakes AVA which I couldn’t follow through on. However, I was able to snag this bottle via my favourite online wine sales company later that year. Do they … Continue reading
Posip, Stina, Dalmatia, Croatia, 2013, 13.5% abv., C$40++
Straight from a land where they’ve been making wine for over 2,500 years comes this Croatian treat to Canada’s west coast. Its been a challenge for them, but all British Columbians owe a debt of thanks to North Vancouver’s independent … Continue reading
Domaine Huet, Le Mont, Sec, Vouvray AC, France, 2011, 13.5% abv. US$30
Do a quick search on this site and you’ll find five other reports on Huet wines that I’ve enjoyed over the past several years, as well as an accounting of our trip there in June 2014. One of my favourite … Continue reading
winellama 