Tag Archives: white wine

Spreading the Love; Wine and Whiskey Tastings

Posted on April 22, 2025 by winellama

So far, 2025 has been the year of monthly wine and whiskey tastings, plus the second installment of a something we call ‘Gin’Mas’ around these parts. I’ve been a frequently invited volunteer at one of the local long term care … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, Grenache / Garnacha, Red, red wine, Savagnin, Spain, SPIRITS, Vernaccia, Whiskey/Whisky | Tagged Astrolabe, bubbles, Cremant de Jura, domaine rolet, Els Pics, irish whiskey, Italian white wine, Jura, Lock and Worth Winery, mas alta, New Zealand wine, Priorat, priorat doq, red wine, Rias Baixas DO, sauvignon blanc, semillon, spanish wine, travel, Vernaccia di Gimignano, whiskey, white wine, wine, wine-tasting | Leave a comment

9 Late Llama Wine Posts

Posted on November 12, 2024 by winellama

Back in 2013 when I started this blog (has it been that long?), I did so because I needed to get faster and better at recording WSET tasting notes in anticipation of Diploma exams. My theory at the time was … Continue reading →

Posted in BC, Burgundy, France, Italy, OTHER, RED, Red, SPIRITS, WHITE | Tagged apricot liqueur, avagnin, barolo, BC, Canada, chenin blanc, Cotes du Jura, Domain Jean Marc Roulot, Domaine fabien trosset, domaine huet, Elio Grasso, france, Gaiole in Chianti, Gewurztraminer, Italy, l'abricot du Roulot, Laura Aschero Wines, Le Mont, Les Pieds sur Terre, Liguria, loire valley, mondeuse arbin, nebbiolo, Okanagan Valley, Pigato, red wine, Ricasolii, Riseling, Sangiovese, Tantalus Winery, travel, Tuscany, Ursa Major Winery, Valentin Morel, Vin de Savoie, Vin du Jura, vouvray, white wine, wine, wine-tasting | Leave a comment

Vermentinu, Natiu, Domaine Mlle. Devichi, AOP Patrimonio, Barbaggio, Corsica, France, 13% abv.,

Posted on November 8, 2024 by winellama

When we were deciding where to go on our European adventure, I pushed hard for Corsica. I’d wanted to go there ever since taking the WSET Diploma ‘Light Wines of the World’ course. I set to it, started researching well-known … Continue reading →

Posted in Corsica, France, OTHER, Vermentino, WHITE | Tagged Barbaggio, Corsica, corsica france, Corsican wine, europe, france, French wine, history, LGBTQ2+, Mademoiselle Devichi, Mlle. Devichi, Patrimonio, travel, Vermentino, Vermentinu, Vin Blanc, white wine | 2 Comments

Riesling, Tantalus, Okanagan Valley VQA, British Columbia, 13% abv, 2014

Posted on July 7, 2024 by winellama

A few weeks ago my sister was over and we were commiserating. I needed to pull out a good wine to bring our spirits back. This 2014 Riesling from Tantalus more than fit the bill. I bought it a decade … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, OTHER, Riesling, WHITE | Tagged Canadian white wine, Dave Paterson, Okanagan Valley, Okanagan VQA, riesling, tantalus, white wine | 1 Comment

Roussanne, Uni, Stolpman Vineyards, Ballard Canyon AVA, Los Olivos, California, 12% abv., 2021, US$30

Posted on October 17, 2023 by winellama

The night before I’d been to a renowned restaurant that listed Stolpman Vineyards on their wine list, so I thought I’d pay them a visit at their outdoor tasting room in lovely Los Olivos, California – a small town with … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Chardonnay, OTHER, Rousanne, WHITE | Tagged Ballard Canyon, california, California wine, La Cuadrilla, Los Olivos, Peter Stolpman, Roussanne, sea urchin, Stolpman Vineyards, Stolpman wines, uni, white wine | Leave a comment

Chenin Blanc, David Monopole, Arnaud Lambert, Brézé, Saumur AOC, Loire Valley, France, 2020, 13.9% abv., US$88

Posted on October 12, 2023 by winellama

In September 2023, we dropped into Monterey, California for the Rennsport 7 Reunion, a kind of convention for Porsche enthusiasts. On the last night, and to celebrate 20 years of being together, we dined at ‘Passionfish’. We are no slouches … Continue reading →

Posted in Chenin Blanc, France, Loire, OTHER, WHITE | Tagged arnaud lambert, california, chenin blanc, france, French wine, loire valley, Loire Valley AC, Monterey, monterey california, Passionfish, Saumur AOC, white wine | 2 Comments

Chardonnay, Dream Field, Babcock Winery, Peake and Bien Nacido Vineyards, Lompoc, Sta. Rita AVA, Santa Barbara County, California, 2021, 13.9% abv., US$58

Posted on October 9, 2023 by winellama

I have visited tasting rooms in seven countries, but this one nestled in the Santa Rita Hills is the most intriguing and relaxing I’ve ever been to. Take a seat outside at one of the trendy, weather-worn tables decorated with … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Chardonnay, OTHER, WHITE | Tagged Bien Nacido, Bryan Babcock, California wine, chardonnay, James Beard Foundation, Lisa Babcock, Lompoc, Lompoc wine, Peake Vineyard, Santa Barbara Valley, Santa Barbara Wine, Santa Rita AVA, Sta Rita AVA, Tasting rooms, white wine | Leave a comment

Chenin Blanc, Clos de la Coulée de Serrant, Appellation Savennières – Coulée de Serrant Contrôlée, Savennières, Loire Valley, France 2010, 15% abv., US$68.70 (in 2014)

Posted on June 20, 2023 by winellama

I read a lot about wine, and the one thing that consistently irritates me about so many reviews is the fawning, oh-my-god-this-wine-is-amazing accolades that many churn out. The thing though is that, truly, there are many wines of the world … Continue reading →

Posted in Chenin Blanc, France, Loire, OTHER, WHITE | Tagged biodynamic, biodynamic wine, Coulee de Serrant, france, loire valley, New Natural Movement, Nicolas Joly, NNM, virginie joly, white wine | Leave a comment

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Velenosi, DOC, Classico, Italia, 2021, 12.5% abv., C$27

Posted on May 10, 2023 by winellama

Verdicchio, the name of the grape used for this wine made in Le Marche, is often referred to as ‘the little green one’. The wines produced tend to be crisp and powerful with great acidity and minerality. Verdicchio is grown … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, OTHER, Verdicchio, WHITE | Tagged italia, Italy, Le Marche, Little green one, Velenosi, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC, white wine | Leave a comment

Riesling, Poet’s Leap, Long Shadows Vintners Collection, Columbia Valley AVA, Washington, USA, 12.5% abv., 2021, US$16

Posted on April 4, 2023 by winellama

What’s the saying, ‘When in Rome…?’ Well, when in Washington State, find yourself some Long Shadows Poet’s Leap Riesling from the Columbia Valley, because it’s one of the grapes they do best there. Pale yellow with aromas of green apple, … Continue reading →

Posted in OTHER, Riesling, Washington State, WHITE | Tagged Armin Diel, Columbia Valley AVA, gilles nicault, Long Shadows Collection, Poet's Leap, riesling, US wine, washington state, white wine | Leave a comment