Tag Archives: red wine

Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California, 2008, 13.5% abv.

Posted on August 11, 2016 by winellama

Sometimes the Winellama writes about wine and sometimes she writes about an experience. This time, she’s writing about an experience topped by equally outstanding wine. We pulled up for the trade tasting at Jordan in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, California, OTHER, RED | Tagged 2008, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, california, Jordan Winery, red wine, Sonoma | 2 Comments

Malbec, Old Vine, Llama, Belasco de Bacqudano, Alto Agrelo Valley, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, 13.8% abv, 2012, C$18++

Posted on July 23, 2016 by winellama

Honestly, I was going to keep on walking straight through to Spain or France. Do you really think I’m about to fall victim to buying a critter wine called ‘Llama’? And I admit it – I never buy Malbec. … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina, Malbec, RED | Tagged Alto Agrelo Valley, argentina, Belasco de Bacqudano, critter wine, Llama, Lujan de Cuyo, malbec, mendoza, Old Vine, red wine | 2 Comments

Les Cornuds, Famille Perrin, Vinsobres AC, France, 2011, 14.5% abv. C$20++

Posted on July 22, 2016 by winellama

Here’s a classic 50-50 Syrah and Grenache blend from Vinsobres which is located in the northern part of France’s Southern Rhône Valley. Vinsobres became its own AC in 2006; before that it was part of the Côtes du Rhône Villages. … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Grenache / Garnacha, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged 2011, Famille Perrin, france, grenache, Les Cornuds, red wine, syrah, Vinsobres AC | 4 Comments

Le Barrettage, La Sirena Winery, Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, 2009, 14.6% abv, US$52

Posted on July 15, 2016 by winellama

This is Heidi Peterson Barrett’s wine – yes, she of Screaming Eagle fame. Recipient of two 100 point wine scores from Robert Parker (if that kind of stuff is important to you), she has created many well-regarded wines since she … Continue reading →

Posted in California, OTHER, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged california, Calistoga, Heidi Peterson Barrett, La Sirena, Le Barrettage, napa valley, red wine, Screaming Eagle | 2 Comments

Château Chasse-Spleen, Moulis-en-Médoc AC, France, 2009, 14% abv, C$50

Posted on July 8, 2016 by winellama

Wine Spectator gave this a 90 points when it came to the market. I bought it along with several others at the BC Bordeaux release in 2010. Tucked away for a little ageing and forgotten in a box, when we … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, France, Merlot, OTHER, Petit Verdot, RED | Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Château Chasse-Spleen, france, merlot, Moulis-en-Médoc AC, Petit Verdot, red wine | Leave a comment

Pinot Noir, Byron, Santa Barbara County, California, 2012, 13.5% abv, C$36++

Posted on July 5, 2016 by winellama

In August 2014, I was introduced to Byron when at the Wine Blogger’s Conference in Santa Barbara. They’re not generally available up here in Canada, so when I found this one, I snatched it up knowing it would be a … Continue reading →

Posted in California, OTHER, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged Byron, california, pinot noir, red wine, Santa Barbara County | Leave a comment

Bodegas Bula, DO Montsant, Spain, 14% abv, 2012, C$22

Posted on June 27, 2016 by winellama

Montsant is a DO that literally occupies a circle of land surrounding the higher ranking DOQ of Priorat in northwest Spain, just west by a few hours of Barcelona. They’ve been growing grapes there since Roman times and the names … Continue reading →

Posted in Carignan, Grenache / Garnacha, Mazuelo, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged Bodegas Bula, carignan, DO Montsant, grenache, Mazuelo, red wine, spain, syrah | Leave a comment

Pinot Noir, Free Form, Haywire, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, 2014, 12.8% abv, C$41

Posted on June 10, 2016 by winellama

If I could drink this all day, every day, I would. Hands down. No question. Unfined, unfiltered, fermented with indigenous yeast, and aged for 8 months on the skins in amphorae. Pressed and then rested for two more months and … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, OTHER, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged Alberto Antonini, BC, concrete egg, Free Form, Haywire, indigenous yeast, Matt Dumayne, Okanagan Valley, pinot noir, red wine, unfiltered, unfined, VQA | Leave a comment

Cabernet Franc, Poplar Grove, VQA Okanagan Valley, BC, 2012, 14.3% abv.

Posted on May 26, 2016 by winellama

Here’s a tasty drink from one of several wineries located on the Okanagan’s Naramata Bench in beautiful British Columbia. On the eyes, it sports a dense and deep ruby with aromas of crunchy raspberries, blackberry, pine, garrigue and minerals. The … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Cabernet Franc, RED | Tagged BC, cab franc, cabernet franc, Poplar Grove, red wine, VQA Okanagan Valley, wine | Leave a comment

Zinfandel, Brown Estate, Chiles Valley, Napa Valley, California, 2012, 15.2% abv, US$50

Posted on May 18, 2016 by winellama

Do you know how hard it is to get a bottle of Brown Estate? They sell out pretty much everything they make annually to their wine club and select Napa Valley and San Francisco restaurant wine directors. And no one … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Napa, OTHER, RED, Red, Zinfandel | Tagged BE, Brown Estate, california, Chiles Valley, napa valley, red wine, zinfandel | Leave a comment