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Category Archives: WHITE
Champagne René Geoffroy, Aÿ, Champagne, France
I realized three things about Champagne after arriving there and having only studied it out of books up until that point. First, it’s not actually that big. Second, the Montagne de Reims is a misnomer – more of a large … Continue reading
Posted in Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, RED, ROSE, WHITE
Tagged Ay, champagne, chardonnay, Cumières, Empreinte 2007, Extra Brut V 2004, france, Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy, NV Expression, pinot meunier, pinot noir, Premier Cru, Pureté, Ratafia, Recolant Manipulant, Rene Geoffroy, rose, Volupté 2007
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Tilia, Torrontés , Salta, Argentina, 2011, 13% abv, C$19.00 (Liberty Wines)
If you’ve ever suffered through any of the 6 courses required for the WSET Diploma of Wine, you’ll recognize this common study tactic. By the third to fourth week left before the exam, you start to cull through all former … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Torrontes, WHITE
Tagged argentina, Salta, Tilia, Torrontes, white wine
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Domaine Huet, Le Haut Lieu, Demi-Sec, Vouvray AC, France, 2003, 12.5% abv.
Inspired by our visit to Huet in Vouvray, Loire Valley, France and the friendly and informative tasting and tour led by Johan Le Calonnec, we bought two bottles, one of which was the 2003 Haut Lieu. Medium gold with a … Continue reading
Posted in Chenin Blanc, France, WHITE
Tagged chenin blanc, Demi sec, domaine huet, france, Huet, Le Haut-Lieu, loire valley, moelleux, vouvray, Vouvray AC, white wine
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Thornhaven Estates, Gewürztraminer, Summerland, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada, 2012, 13.5% abv.
Did you know? Gewürztraminer shares the same genetic footprint as several other white grapes including Savagnin, Paien (Switzerland), Traminer (Germany) and Traminer Aromatico (Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy). It’s an aromatic grape that is thought to be a mutation of the Savagnin Rose … Continue reading
Hospices de Colmar, Pinot Gris, Vin d’Alsace DOP, France, 2011, 15% abv, C$35
Alsace is located in the northeastern corner of France cut off from the rest of the country by a string of mountains running north to south called the Vosges. Sitting there in the rain shadow that the Vosges offer the … Continue reading
Posted in France, Pinot Gris
Tagged chaptilization, Colmar, france, Grauburgunder, Hospices de Colmar, Malvoisie, Pinot Grigio, pinot gris, Rulander, Vin d'Alsace DOP, Vosges, WSET Alsace Study
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Brokenwood, Sémillon , Hunter Valley, Australia, 2012, 10.5% abv, C$30
I’ll bet you know what White Bordeaux is – but have you ever heard of the Sémillon grape? White Bordeaux is always a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon added to build out the body. Sauvignon Blanc has a following … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Semillon, WHITE
Tagged Australia, Brokenwood, Hunter Valley, Sémillon, semillon, white wine
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The Young Airhawk, Sauvignon Blanc, Nederburg, Paarl, South Africa, 2012, 14% abv, C$28.00
This wine is grown and produced in Paarl which is part of the Coastal Region, an important wine district located in South Africa. Located inland from the coastal region of Stellenbosch and the Pacific Ocean, Paarl is the warm home … Continue reading
Emotivo, Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Italia, 11% abv.
When it burst onto the international scene post WW2, Prosecco was called the ‘poor man’s champagne’. There’s nothing poor about this Prosecco. Produced from Glera grapes, the Emotivo is clear and bright, pale lemon with a delicate and long lasting … Continue reading
Posted in Glera, Italy, Prosecco, Sparkling Wine, WHITE
Tagged Emotivo, italia, Italy, Prosecco DOC, sparkling wine, veneto
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Villa Teresa Prosecco DOC, Vino Frizzante, Vino Biologico, Friuli, Veneto, Italia, 11% abv, C$17
The Italian sparkling wine Prosecco is so popular in North America and throughout Europe, it has risen to the number one market share spot for sparkling wines in many markets and even bumped out Champagne. In 2010 alone, sales of … Continue reading
Posted in Glera, Italy, Prosecco, Sparkling Wine
Tagged Friuli, italia, sparkling wine, veneto, Villa Teresa Prosecco DOC, Vino Biologico, Vino Frizzante
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