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Tag Archives: red wine
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
Zinfandel, Rosemary’s Block, Brown Estate, Chiles Valley, Napa Valley, California, 2011, 14.9% abv.
The Queen must have showed up tonight. I did mention on March 24th in my Brown Estate review that she would have to be here for me to open this bottle. She was definitely here, figuratively speaking. Liz may have … Continue reading
Posted in Napa, OTHER, RED, Zinfandel
Tagged Brown Estate, california, Chiles Valley, napa valley, red wine, Rosemary's Block, zinfandel
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Tempranillo, Miner Family Vineyards, Sierra Foothills, Silverado Trail, Napa Valley AVA, California, 2010, 14.5% abv, $US28
We’re back in Canada from our trip to Napa – and you know what that means. Taxes and duties on alcohol at the border. I paid duty and taxes at the border on the 20 non-exempt bottles of wine to … Continue reading
Posted in California, Napa, OTHER, RED, Tempranillo
Tagged california, Miner Family Vineyards, napa valley, red wine, sierra foothills, Silverado Trail, tempranillo
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Syrah, Porter Creek, Timbervine Ranch, Russian River Valley, California, 2010, 14.5%, US$46
We walked into Yountville’s best wine store Groezinger’s and asked owner Rick, “If there was one wine in this store we should buy, what would it be?” What followed was the most hilarious rant I’ve ever experienced from a wine … Continue reading
Posted in California, OTHER, RED, Shiraz / Syrah
Tagged california, Porter creek, red wine, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, syrah, Timbervine Ranch
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, Syrah 2009, BC VQA Okanagan Valley, 14.5% abv, C$29.90
Burrowing Owl’s tasting room was three folks deep with ‘splash and dashers’ last August when we dropped in for a peek. They wouldn’t give me an industry discount and weren’t terribly knowledgeable about wine in general to be honest. I … Continue reading
Posted in RED, Shiraz / Syrah
Tagged burrowing owl, Okanagan Valley, red wine, shiraz, syrah
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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
Vinas Elias Mora, Toro DO, San Roman di Hornija, Valladolid, Spain, 2009 14.5% abv, C$19
Oh, Spanish wines – how we love and adore you. Great deals, fabulous fruit, complexity… Let me count the ways. The Elias Mora is from the northwestern corner of Spain, directly west of Ribera del Duero. Made from Tinta de … Continue reading
Posted in RED, Spain, Tempranillo
Tagged Elias Mora, red wine, San Roman di Hornija, spain, tempranillo, Tinta de Toro, Toro DO, Valladolid, Vinas Elias Mora
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Matsu, El Recio, Tinta de Toro, Toro DO, Spain, 14.5% abv.
If my sources are correct and El Recio refers to a ‘tough guy’ – then the picture on this bottle says it all! He definitely looks tough. The wine’s not though – and it’s one of my favourite types. Spanish? Check. … Continue reading
Posted in RED, Spain, Tempranillo
Tagged El Recio, Matsu, red wine, spain, tempranillo, Tinta de Toro, Toro DO, Tough Guy
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