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Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon
Canoe Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington, 2010, 13.9% abv, US $20
I’m sure you’ve either had Canoe Ridge before or seen it on a shelf or restaurant menu. Canoe Ridge is one of Washington State’s largest wineries and is located in Horse Heaven Hills AVA, just north of the moderating influence of the … Continue reading
Gillmore, Cabernet Sauvignon, Old Vines, Loncomilla Valley, Chile, 2009, 14.9% abv, C$16
If all Cabernet Sauvignon tasted like this, I would drink it every day, all day long and twice a day on Thursdays. And here is a double whammy – if you visit the Gillmore website, they play my favourite piece of … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Chile, RED
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, chile, gillmore, loncomilla valley, red wine
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Viader, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, 2001, 14% abv, US$80
The first thing Doug said when I met him was ‘I only drink vodka and Californian wines’. Who says that?! Then he sent me a bottle of Viader. Now at least I understand the method of his madness – … Continue reading
Salentein Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina, 2012, 14.5% abv
Argentina’s vineyards are some of the highest in the world – most start at about 600m and can go as high as 1,600m. Almost all of them are on the country’s western strip bordering the Andes mountains toward Chile and … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, RED
Tagged argentina, Bodegas Salentein, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Chateau Maison Blanche, Médoc, Cru Bourgeois, France, 2009, 14% abv, C$29
There’s no two ways about it. Bordeaux is confusing. What does Cru Bourgeois mean? You’ve probably heard about the Premier through Cinquième Crus – the famous First through Fifth Growths. The Premier level includes renowned chateaux Lafite, Latour and Margaux, … Continue reading
Meritage, Clos du Soleil, Celestiale, Similkameen Valley VQA, BC, 2011, 13.4% abv
I’ve been waiting patiently for the delivery of my mixed case of Clos du Soleil wines via friends who made the trip to the Okanagan last week. One of the wines in this case is the Celestiale. The dictionary definition … Continue reading
Posted in BC, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Tagged BC, cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada, Celestiale, Clos du Soleil, malbec, meritage, merlot, okanagan, Petit Verdot, red wine, Similkameen Valley
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Chateau Cantin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AC, France, 14.5% abv, 23.99 GBP
Another lovely wine available at the neighbourhood Waitrose. Seriously, for my Canadian readers, just imagine picking up a Grand Cru Bordeaux at Safeway. Ah, in my dreams. This classic Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend is clear and … Continue reading
Black Hills Estate Winery, Nota Bene, Meritage, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada, 2010, 14% abv.
I bought this bottle at the winery in Oliver in August 2012 – and then brought it right back to the Okanagan to drink with Jennifer and Allan. Fun! This is Black Hills’ renowned Meritage blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot … Continue reading
LFE 900 Single Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2008, 14.5% abv.
A wine to love with steak! Yes! In honour of Andrew’s 15th birthday, out came this great red Chilean blend. From a single vineyard wine from Chile’s Colchagua Valley poised at 900m above sea level, this is a delicious wine. It … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Carmenere, Chile, Malbec, Merlot, Petite Sirah, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, chile, Colchagua, LFE 900, malbec, Petit Syrah, red wine, syrah
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Ludovicus, Celler Piñol, DO Terra Alta, Tarragona, Spain, 2008, 14% abv.
The WSET Advanced Level 3 award results came through today – after waiting only 12 weeks. I passed with Distinction in both the theory and tasting portions of the exam. Thrilled. Yup. Jumping with proverbial joy. What better way than … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Grenache / Garnacha, RED, Spain
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, catalunya, Celler Piñol, garnacha, garnaxa, Ludovicus, merlot, red wine, spain, Tarragona, tempranillo, Terra Alta DO
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