Category Archives: WHITE

Gewurztraminer-Pinot Gris, Granite, Bartier Brothers, Oliver, BC, 2017, 11.3% abv., C$26

Posted on November 3, 2019 by winellama

I’d been planning a trip to Bartier Brothers in Oliver, BC for a while. I drink so much of their Sémillon, I should own shares in the winery. A visit was definitely in order. No sooner did we step on … Continue reading →

Posted in BC, British Columbia, Gewurztraminer, Orange, Pinot Gris, WHITE, Winery Review | Tagged Bartier Brothers, BC, Canadian wine, Gewurztraminer / Pinot Gris, Granite, Michael Bartier, okanagan, Oliver, orange wine, white wine | Leave a comment

Grüner Veltliner, Culmina Family Estate Winery, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada, 2018, 14% abv. C$27

Posted on August 20, 2019 by winellama

We showed up for our tasting at Culmina Family Estate Winery about a week after the big news hit the Canadian wine world – Don and Elaine Triggs had sold their life’s work wine project to Arterra. While chatting about … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Gruner Veltliner (Gru-Ve), WHITE | Tagged BC, Canada, Canadian wine, Culmina Family Estate Winery, Don Triggs, Gruner Veltliner, gruvy, margaret's bench, Okanagan Valley, Oliver, white wine | 1 Comment

Pinot Gris, Reserve, Hillside Winery, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, Canada, 2017, 13.7% abv.

Posted on August 9, 2019 by winellama

I had wanted to visit Hillside Winery for a while – not only is their Reserve Pinot Gris one of my absolute favourite wines of all time, but their celebrated restaurant is award winning. We popped in for a visit … Continue reading →

Posted in BC, British Columbia, OTHER, Pinot Gris, WHITE | Tagged BC, Canada, Hillside Winery, Hillside Winery Bistro, Kathy Malone, Naramata Bench, naramata bench sub GI, okanagan valley vqa, pinot gris, Reserve, Shelann Sleegers, white wine | 3 Comments

Gringet, Brut, Domaine Belluard et Fils, Ayse, Savoie AOC, France, NV, 12% abv.

Posted on May 13, 2019 by winellama

Nestled in a valley between Geneva and Mont Blanc at an altitude of 400m, Domaine Belluard et Fils is a biodynamic (since 2001) and organic vineyard growing several grapes – but one that is most unusual and unique – Gringet. … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Gringet, Sparkling Wine, WHITE | Tagged Ayse, Ayse AoC, Ayze, bio, biodynamic, brut, bubble, bubbles, Domaine Belluard, Domaine Belluard et Fils, france, Gringet, methode traditional, nv, organic, Savoie, sparkling wine, traditional method, Vin de Savoie, white wine, wine | Leave a comment

Turbiana and the White Wines of Lugana DOC, Italy

Posted on March 18, 2019 by winellama

I met Ambra Berardi of the Consorzio Tutela Lugana at the 2018 Wine Writer’s Conference in Walla Walla, Washington when I was looking for light and delicate white wines at the opening tasting reception. I was hooked instantly by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Turbiana, WHITE | Tagged Consorzio Lugana, italia, Italy, Lake Garda, Late Harvest, Lugana, Lugana DOC, Marangona Cantina, Ottella, Tenuta Roveglia, Terra Cotta Amphorae, Turbiana, Visit Lugana, white wine, wine | 4 Comments

Expression, Champagne Geoffroy, Brut, Premier Cru, Cumières, Champagne AC, France, 2011 + 2012, 12.5% abv, C$80

Posted on March 14, 2019 by winellama

Something extremely exciting happened to us about a month ago when our family welcomed a brand new baby granddaughter to the clan. To welcome this adorable nymph to the world, we opened a bottle of Geoffroy ‘Expression’ champagne. We selected … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, France, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir | Tagged brut, bubbles, Champagne AC, Champagne Geoffroy, chardonnay, Cumières, Expression, france, pinot meunier, pinot noir, Premier Cru, sparkling wine | 2 Comments

Syrah, Ramey Wine Cellars, Sonoma Coast AVA, California, 2013, 14.5% abv (US$59)

Posted on February 25, 2019 by winellama

Four years ago this month, I graduated with the WSET Diploma – a credential anyone who works in wine and spirits will know is that difficult. Drinking lots of interesting things to support my wine studies and habit has never … Continue reading →

Posted in California, RED, Shiraz / Syrah, Viognier | Tagged california, Ramey, Ramey Cellars, red wine, Sonoma Coast AVA, syrah, US | Leave a comment

Chardonnay, Wayfarer, Wayfarer Vineyard, Fort Ross – Seaview AVA, Sonoma County, California, 14.5% abv, 2014, US$89

Posted on February 9, 2019 by winellama

So, a Winellama walks into the new Las Vegas Total Wine and asks whether they carry any wines from California’s Fort Ross-Seaview AVA. “Oh no, most definitely not,” she is told. Except they do, because after an hour of browsing, … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Chardonnay, WHITE | Tagged 2014, california, chardonnay, Fort Ross - Seaview AVA, Sonoma County, Wayfarer, Wayfarer Vineyard | 2 Comments

Viognier/Roussanne, Freyja, Gard Vintners, Lawrence Estate Wines, Royal Slope, Columbia Valley AVA, Washington State, 2017, US$16

Posted on November 15, 2018 by winellama

Recently I attended the 2018 Wine Media Conference in Walla Walla, Washington. When I was doing a little legwork in advance of the event about some of the wineries we may meet with, I’d noticed a review by Stephen Tanzer … Continue reading →

Posted in Rousanne, Viognier, Walla Walla, Washington State, Washington State, WHITE | Tagged 2017, Columbia Valley, Columbia Valley AVA, Freyja, Gard Vintners, Lawrence Estate Wines, Roussanne, Royal Slope, US$16, Vinous, viognier, walla walla, washington state | 3 Comments

Salish Sea, Sea Star Vineyards and Winery, Pender Island, BC, 11.5% abv, C$23

Posted on September 19, 2018 by winellama

Salish? So delish. Recently, I went on a long weekend escape on the Salish Sea, and enjoyed a bottle of Sea Star Vineyards and Winery’s aptly named ‘Salish Sea,’ a delicious wine made from Ortega and Siegerrebe grapes organically grown … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Ortega, Siegerrebe, WHITE | Tagged BC, Canada, Canadian wine, Ortega, Pender Island, Salish Sea, Sea Star Vineyards and Winery, Siegerrebe, west coast, white wine, wine | Leave a comment