Tag Archives: merlot

Viatge al Priorat, Celler Joan Simó, Porrera, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 14.5% abv, 15 Euros

Posted on March 31, 2015 by winellama

This youthful version of the Priorat comes from the Porrera celler of Joan Simó, but was given to me by a UK wine buyer who was at Hotel-Hostal Sport in Falset when we ate dinner there. As he was leaving, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Grenache / Garnacha, Merlot, OTHER, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, dave canadas, falset, garnacha, garnaxa, hotel hostal sport, joan simo, les caves de pyrenes, lotus priorat, merlot, Porrera, priorat doq, spain, syrah | Leave a comment

Espero, Tulip Winery, Galilee, Israel, 2012, 14.5% abv

Posted on October 28, 2014 by winellama

It pays to have relatives living on the opposite side of the earth when your interests include tasting and writing about wines made in esoteric styles, or in off-the-beaten-track wine countries, or from unusual grapes. Here we have a sample from Israel’s Tulip Winery … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Franc, Israel, Merlot, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged cabernet franc, Israel, kosher, merlot, red wine, syrah, Tulip Winery | 2 Comments

Genium Cellers, Costers vi de Guarda, Poboleda, Priorat DOQ, Spain, 2005, 14.5% abv

Posted on October 6, 2014 by winellama

One thing I have learned about winemakers and winery owners is that showing even a little interest in their work usually yields immensely positive results for anyone wanting to learn more. Most are keen to share and you realize very quickly … Continue reading →

Posted in Carignan, Grenache / Garnacha, Merlot, RED, Shiraz / Syrah, Spain | Tagged carignan, garnacha, genium cellers, grenache, merlot, poboleda, priorat doq, spain, syrah | Leave a comment

Church & State, Merlot, Coyote Bowl Series, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, 2010, 14.5% abv, C$25

Posted on September 9, 2014 by winellama

Church & State is a long time favourite. We visited the Coyote Bowl premises in 2012 and purchased this bottle (plus several others) at that time. I always know that I’m going to get something enjoyable and worthwhile when I purchase … Continue reading →

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Chateau Maison Blanche, Médoc, Cru Bourgeois, France, 2009, 14% abv, C$29

Posted on May 23, 2014 by winellama

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 →

Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, France, Merlot, RED | Tagged Bordeaux, cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cru Bourgeois, Cru Bourgois explanation, Diploma notes, france, Maison Blanche, Médoc, merlot, WSET Light Wines of the World | Leave a comment

Meritage, Clos du Soleil, Celestiale, Similkameen Valley VQA, BC, 2011, 13.4% abv

Posted on September 23, 2013 by winellama

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 | Leave a comment

Chateau Cantin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AC, France, 14.5% abv, 23.99 GBP

Posted on July 16, 2013 by winellama

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 →

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Black Hills Estate Winery, Nota Bene, Meritage, Oliver, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada, 2010, 14% abv.

Posted on February 10, 2013 by winellama

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 →

Posted in British Columbia, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Meritage, Merlot, RED | Tagged BC, black hills, Black Hills Estate Winery, british columbia, cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, meritage, merlot, nota bene, Okanagan Valley, Oliver, red wine | Leave a comment

La Stellina, Rosato, La Stella Winery, Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, BC, 2011, 12% abv.

Posted on December 2, 2012 by winellama

A pink Merlot wine from the Okanagan to start the festivities off for Andrew’s 15th birthday. Yes, I called it pink. We call white wines, white and reds, red. Pinks should also be pink – and not Rosé. We aren’t … Continue reading →

Posted in BC, Merlot, ROSE | Tagged BC, La Stella, La Stellina, merlot, Okanagan Valley, Osoyoos, pink wine, rosé | 2 Comments

Ludovicus, Celler Piñol, DO Terra Alta, Tarragona, Spain, 2008, 14% abv.

Posted on November 21, 2012 by winellama

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 | Leave a comment