Tag Archives: white wine

Signorello Estate, Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, 2009, 13.9% abv, C$60

Posted on October 8, 2012 by winellama

On our way to see Francine one afternoon to boost her spirits, we slipped by the BC liquor store and happened upon a fabulous Manager’s Sale (thanks, Raquel!).  Three bottles later, we were on our way to Francine’s – one … Continue reading →

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The Doctors’, Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010, 8.5% abv, C$19

Posted on October 8, 2012 by winellama

This winery was featured at a tasting sponsored by the New Zealand Consulate in Vancouver, 2012 and bought a bottle the next day at the local liquor store. Clear with a pale lemon-green core moving to a thin water white rim … Continue reading →

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Stefano Faina, Gavi DOCG, Italy, 2011, 12% abv. C$31

Posted on September 9, 2012 by winellama

It was a really warm Saturday in September, so what better way to get ready for dinner than to enjoy a light Italian Gavi with some tart green olives and a little cheese. This wine has a pale lemon green … Continue reading →

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Viognier, Black Hills Estate Winery, Okanagan Valley, BC, 2010, 13.4% abv.

Posted on August 26, 2012 by winellama

This one’s for my pal Michelle in Menlo, CA – that’s vee-oh-knee-yay for your neighbour, Michelle.  Don’t worry, it gets easier to say the more you drink. Until recently, there was not much Viognier grown outside of France.  In fact, by … Continue reading →

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