Category Archives: WHITE

Tantalus, Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley VQA, Kelowna, BC, 2010, 14.2% abv

Posted on September 22, 2013 by winellama

Purchased in February 2013 at the winery in Kelowna on a beautifully sunny late winter’s day, this wine was part of a case I was lucky to snag following the venerable Jancis Robinson’s declaration of the 2008 Tantalus Old Vines … Continue reading →

Posted in BC, Chardonnay, WHITE | 2 Comments

Riesling, Orofino Winery, Similkameen Valley VQA, BC, 2011, 11.8% abv, C$22

Posted on August 31, 2013 by winellama

“Don’t you find the winters a little cold and lonely out here in the Similkameen?” we naively asked co-owner Virginia Weber. “Are you absolutely kidding? You’re talking to a Saskatchewan girl,” was the response. Fair enough – I mean, she … Continue reading →

Posted in BC, Riesling, WHITE | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Argyle, Vintage Brut, Dundee AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2009, 12.5%, US$27

Posted on August 23, 2013 by winellama

Located in a renovated farmhouse at the side of the busy road (a la Napa-wine-crawl slow) in the adorable town of Dundee, Oregon, Argyle produces some of the best examples of sparkling wine made in the Willamette Valley. Argyle was … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine | 2 Comments

Sauvignon Blanc – Chardonnay, Vielles Vignes, Cheverny AoC, Vignes des Marnières, Loire Valley, France, 12%, 2012, 9 GBP @ Oddbins

Posted on August 15, 2013 by winellama

This is what happens when you pop into an Oddbins with 5 minutes to spare prior to your train’s departure and ask ‘what is the most unusual and lowest priced wine you can pull for me?’ Oddbins, for those of … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, France, Sauvignon Blanc, WHITE | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Laughing Stock Pinot Gris, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC, 2012, 13.9%, C$22

Posted on August 7, 2013 by winellama

This is no laughing matter. After attending the Wine Bloggers’ Conference of North America in June, I decided to visit Laughing Stock Winery. Although I’d heard about them for years, I had never actually tried any of their wines. Lo … Continue reading →

Posted in BC, Pinot Gris, WHITE | Leave a comment

Desert Hills, Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada, 2011, 13.35% abv, C$22.90

Posted on July 27, 2013 by winellama

It’s summer and I’m looking for one of those not-so-ubiquitous, but commonly nicknamed ‘summer sippers’ to have post-work. The only cold stuff in the fridge is this Gewürztraminer from Desert Hills Estate Winery on the Black Sage Bench in the … Continue reading →

Posted in BC, Gewurztraminer, WHITE | Leave a comment

Pierre Paillard, Brut, Millesime 2002, Grand Cru, Bouzy, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France, 12.5%, C$78.99

Posted on July 24, 2013 by winellama

We took our own bottle to Provence Marinaside to enjoy with friends. Clear and bright, medium gold and with long lasting bubbles we enjoyed this on the restaurant’s patio on a fine Vancouver summer’s eve. On the nose, this wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Champagne, Chardonnay, France, Pinot Noir | 3 Comments

Meopham Valley, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Kent, England, 2009, 12%abv, 26.99 UK lbs

Posted on July 21, 2013 by winellama

Post Vinopolis, Laithwaite’s and an outstanding Whisky Exchange experience, I found myself in the Borough Market looking for, well, a drink. I mean, really. One can only take so much teasing – Vinopolis was closed, Laithwaite’s didn’t have any tastings … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, England, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine | Leave a comment

Domaine Naudet, Sancerre AC, Loire, France, 2011, 13% abv, 12.99 UK lbs

Posted on July 20, 2013 by winellama

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 | Leave a comment

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée, Chiltington, West Sussex, England 2007, 12% abv, 43 UK pds

Posted on July 17, 2013 by winellama

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 | Leave a comment