Tag Archives: red wine

Musar Jeune, Chateau Musar, Bekka Valley, Lebanon, 2011, 14% abv, C$23

Posted on November 17, 2015 by winellama

The Chateau Musar vines that were planted in the 1930s by Gaston Hochar, and are today maintained by his family, have been through more than their fair share of challenges. After all, when you’re trying to make wine in what … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Cinsault, Lebanon, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged Bekka Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, chateau musar, cinsault, Lebanon, musar jeune, red wine, syrah, unoaked | Leave a comment

Tenuta Poggio Ai Mandorli, Chianti Classico DOCG, Gran Selezione, Italy, 2011, 13.5% abv. US$19

Posted on November 11, 2015 by winellama

I purchased this bottle at Trader Joe’s Bellingham store for about US$19, but it actually cost me a lot more in Canadian dollars because of the tax paid at the border. Medium ruby with a tinge of garnet, it has aromas … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Merlot, RED, Sangiovese, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged Chianti Classico DOCG, Gran Selezione, Italy, merlot, red wine, Sangiovese, syrah, Tenuta Poggio Ai Mandorli, Trader Joes | Leave a comment

La Porta di Vertine, Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG, Toscana, Italia, 14.2% abv, 2009

Posted on November 9, 2015 by winellama

Located on amphitheater-shaped vineyards in tiny Vertine located in Gaiole (one of the five Chianti Classico regions) and north of Siena, this producer harvests organically grown grapes, uses indigenous yeast and employs minimal intervention in the cellar. The wine is comprised mostly of … Continue reading →

Posted in Canaiolo, Colorino, Italy, OTHER, RED, Sangiovese | Tagged Canaiolo, Chianti Classico DOCG, colorino, italia, La Porta di Vertine, red wine, Riserva, Sangiovese | 2 Comments

Pinot Noir, Schug, Carneros, Sonoma, California, 2010, 14.5% abv.

Posted on October 31, 2015 by winellama

With American Thanksgiving on the horizon, this is a California Pinot Noir that would be worth finding to pair with the turkey. On the eyes, this wine is the colour of raspberry juice with some garnet thrown in for tone. Its … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged 2010, california, Carneros, pinot noir, red wine, Schug, Sonoma | Leave a comment

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

Posted on October 24, 2015 by winellama

Straight from the heart of the Similkameen Valley in BC’s Okanagan, a veritable desert (yes, I know – non-believers have a hard time with that – there is actually a desert in Canada), here we have a Meritage wine. What … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, RED | Tagged BC, biodynamic, cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada, Celestiale, Clos du Soleil, malbec, meritage, merlot, Petit Verdot, red wine, Similkameen Valley | Leave a comment

Pinot Noir, Domaine Ostertag, Fronholz, Vin d’Alsace, France, 2008, 12.5% abv.

Posted on October 16, 2015 by winellama

From all accounts, André Ostertag is one interesting guy. One blogger who published about his visit there in 2010 noted “The Committee Interprofessionnel du Vins d’Alsace (CIVA) says that ‘André Ostertag is an eccentric, a wacky winemaking freak surrounded by the sanity and … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged 12.5% abv, 2008, Alsace, Domaine Ostertag, france, Fronholz, pinot noir, red wine, riesling manifesto, Vin d'Alsace | Leave a comment

Damilano, Cannubi, Barolo DOCG, Nelle Cantine di la Morra, Piemonte, Italia, 2009, 14.5% abv.

Posted on October 15, 2015 by winellama

The 2010 Barolos are widely renowned as being part of the best vintage in a long time, but this 2009 was no slouch. From the famed Cannubi hill in La Morra, the Damilano is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes planted … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Nebbiolo, RED | Tagged 2009, Barolo DOCG, Cannubi, Damilano, italia, La morra, nebbiolo, Nelle Cantine di la Morra, Piemonte, red wine | Leave a comment

Clos du Joncuas, Gigondas AC, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2006, 14.5% abv.

Posted on October 10, 2015 by winellama

Gigondas (yes, you pronounce the ‘s’) is an appellation in France’s Southern Rhône Valley often referred to as the ‘little brother’ of better known Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Its wines are known more for their power than their elegance and they are only allowed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinsault, France, Grenache / Garnacha, Mouvedre, Monastrell, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged 2006, Clos du Joncuas, france, Gigondas AC, grenache, red wine, southern rhone valley | Leave a comment

Pinot Noir, Boulder Bluff, Adelsheim, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2010, 13.6% abv.

Posted on October 9, 2015 by winellama

It’s Thanksgiving again – so here is the requisite post about a Pinot Noir and pairing it with your turkey. Medium plus garnet with some ruby tinges and deep, broad aromas of plum with boysenberry and spiced tobacco, here is … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, Pinot Noir, RED | Tagged 13.6% abv., 2010, Adelsheim, Boulder Bluff, oregon, pinot noir, red wine, Willamette Valley | Leave a comment

Chateau Thieuley, Reserve Francis Courselle, Bordeaux Supérieur AC, Bordeaux, France, 2002, 13% abv, US$19

Posted on October 5, 2015 by winellama

This Bordeaux Supérieur is a deep garnet with some bricking near the rim and aromas of blueberry and ripe plum with vanilla and baking spice. The palate is dry with well-integrated alcohol and the tannins are strained and become … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, France, Merlot, OTHER, RED | Tagged 2002, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur AC, Chateau Thieuley, france, red wine, Reserve Francis Courselle | Leave a comment