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Category Archives: WHITE
Domaine Naudet, Sancerre AC, Loire, France, 2011, 13% abv, 12.99 UK lbs
History was made today, but were we ever early. Ahead of our time. Waaay bright and bushy-tailed. We arrived from St. Alban’s in Long Eaton near Nottingham well in advance of the U20 Women’s Rugby Nations Cup match between England … Continue reading
Posted in France, Sauvignon Blanc, WHITE
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Nyetimber Classic Cuvée, Chiltington, West Sussex, England 2007, 12% abv, 43 UK pds
It was an epic wine tourism day in London that started with a look at the wine selection in Fortnum & Mason on Piccadilly and then a quick chat with a lovely young woman at Justerini & Brooks on St. … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, England, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine
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Esprit de Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru AC, 2011, 13%, 12.99 UK pds
It’s been a long day with Robin Hood. Nottingham was lovely, and hot. Hot, very hot. Given this, I’m sure Maid Marian would have approved of our decision to finish the day off with a little Chablis. This wine was … Continue reading
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Viognier, Yalumba, Eden Valley, Australia, 2012, 14% abv, 13 GBP
Jolly good. Yes, the Winellama is in England. One of my first shopping forays was to get myself to a Waitrose and pick up some wine. Not only was it the hottest day of the year in London, England, it … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Viognier, WHITE
Tagged Australia, Eden Valley, viognier, white wine, yalumba
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Chateau Carbonnieux, Grand Cru Classe du Graves, Pessac-Leognan AC, France, 2009, 13% abv, $C60
In October 2012, I got up at 5am to purchase this wine at the local Bordeaux release upon the recommendation of my good friend, Chef Parker. So, who else to enjoy it with at a local Japanese ‘tall food’ restaurant … Continue reading
Posted in France, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, WHITE
Tagged 2009, Château Carbonnieux, france, Grand Cru Classe du Graves, Pessac-Leognan AC
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Howling Bluff, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, VQA Okanagan Valley, 13.4% abv, 2012 (C$19.90)
I want this woman’s life. It’s true. If my father owned an award winning Naramata Bench winery in BC’s Okanagan Valley, well …let’s just say it’s a rather safe bet I’d more-than-likely be off living the life I dream of, … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, WHITE
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Pinot Blanc, Clos du Soleil, Grower’s Series Chegwin & Baessler, Similkameen Valley VQA, BC, 2012, 12.1% abv, C$20++
Only 185 cases produced of this refreshing gem and we recently opened a bottle on a warm summer Vancouver evening to enjoy with friends. Clos du Soleil is one of my new favourite BC wineries – I have developed a … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Pinot Blanc, WHITE
Tagged 2012, BC, biodynamic, Canada, Clos du Soleil, Grower's Series Chegwin & Baessler, Pinot Blanc, Similkameen Valley VQA, white wine
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Champagne Brut Rose, Kirkland Signature MA, Janisson et Fils, Verzenay, France, 12% abv, NV, US$25
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
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Capella, Clos du Soleil, White Wine/Vin Blanc, Keremeos, BC, Canada, 2010, 12.6% abv
Clos du Soleil is a Similkameen Valley winery nestled into the base of the sun warmed cliffs in Keremeos, BC. A biodynamic winery, they’re owned by several friends and investors who work together to bring their wines to BC. When … Continue reading
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Chardonnay, Jordan, Russian River Valley, California, 2010, 13.5% abv
Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted white varietals in the world, second only to Airen (Spain). This is a particularly elegant and crisp version from Jordan’s Russian River Valley vineyard. The Russian River Valley, located in Sonoma County, … Continue reading
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