Category Archives: Sauvignon Blanc

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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Napa Essence, Sauvignon Blanc, Grgich Hills Estate, Napa Valley, California, 2011, 13.5% abv, US$48

I don’t drink much Sauvignon Blanc – or Fume Blanc – as this was presented to me at the Estate while were in Napa Valley. So, for me to purchase a bottle, especially while visiting the home of Californian Chardonnay … Continue reading

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White Wedding, Hidden Chapel Winery, Sauvignon Blanc – Viognier – Riesling, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, BC, 2011, 12.6% abv.

Purchased in summer 2011 during a foray to the Okanagan Valley, we hit a few wineries and picked this one up along the way. It’s a pale lemon and has light legs with  stronger than average aromas of lychee, pink grapefruit, … Continue reading

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Rehab Lite, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California, 2011, 9% abv

We finally opened it. Apparently this is wine. You may recall seeing it celebrated on The Real Housewives of Vancouver where ‘Ronnie’ decided (while on a stint in rehab, no less) to create a ‘light’ wine that would allow her … Continue reading

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