Tag Archives: white wine

A food and wine pairing evening to remember

Posted on October 5, 2019 by winellama

One of my favourite wine and food activities is to pair the two and introduce friends and family to gastronomic and wine nerd combinations they wouldn’t have normally sought out for themselves. I did this recently with a group at … Continue reading →

Posted in OTHER | Tagged Argyle, Avignonesi, bubbles, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, Chef Dan, Christiana Tiberio, Dundee Hills AVA, Fitzpatrick Family Vineyard, food and wine, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, oregon, pinot noir, red wine, Rose wine, Sangiovese, sparkling wine, The London Chef, Tiberio, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, white wine, Willamette Valley AVA, wine pairing | Leave a comment

Grüner Veltliner, Culmina Family Estate Winery, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada, 2018, 14% abv. C$27

Posted on August 20, 2019 by winellama

We showed up for our tasting at Culmina Family Estate Winery about a week after the big news hit the Canadian wine world – Don and Elaine Triggs had sold their life’s work wine project to Arterra. While chatting about … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Gruner Veltliner (Gru-Ve), WHITE | Tagged BC, Canada, Canadian wine, Culmina Family Estate Winery, Don Triggs, Gruner Veltliner, gruvy, margaret's bench, Okanagan Valley, Oliver, white wine | 1 Comment

Pinot Gris, Reserve, Hillside Winery, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, Canada, 2017, 13.7% abv.

Posted on August 9, 2019 by winellama

I had wanted to visit Hillside Winery for a while – not only is their Reserve Pinot Gris one of my absolute favourite wines of all time, but their celebrated restaurant is award winning. We popped in for a visit … Continue reading →

Posted in BC, British Columbia, OTHER, Pinot Gris, WHITE | Tagged BC, Canada, Hillside Winery, Hillside Winery Bistro, Kathy Malone, Naramata Bench, naramata bench sub GI, okanagan valley vqa, pinot gris, Reserve, Shelann Sleegers, white wine | 3 Comments

Gringet, Brut, Domaine Belluard et Fils, Ayse, Savoie AOC, France, NV, 12% abv.

Posted on May 13, 2019 by winellama

Nestled in a valley between Geneva and Mont Blanc at an altitude of 400m, Domaine Belluard et Fils is a biodynamic (since 2001) and organic vineyard growing several grapes – but one that is most unusual and unique – Gringet. … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Gringet, Sparkling Wine, WHITE | Tagged Ayse, Ayse AoC, Ayze, bio, biodynamic, brut, bubble, bubbles, Domaine Belluard, Domaine Belluard et Fils, france, Gringet, methode traditional, nv, organic, Savoie, sparkling wine, traditional method, Vin de Savoie, white wine, wine | Leave a comment

Turbiana and the White Wines of Lugana DOC, Italy

Posted on March 18, 2019 by winellama

I met Ambra Berardi of the Consorzio Tutela Lugana at the 2018 Wine Writer’s Conference in Walla Walla, Washington when I was looking for light and delicate white wines at the opening tasting reception. I was hooked instantly by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Turbiana, WHITE | Tagged Consorzio Lugana, italia, Italy, Lake Garda, Late Harvest, Lugana, Lugana DOC, Marangona Cantina, Ottella, Tenuta Roveglia, Terra Cotta Amphorae, Turbiana, Visit Lugana, white wine, wine | 4 Comments

Salish Sea, Sea Star Vineyards and Winery, Pender Island, BC, 11.5% abv, C$23

Posted on September 19, 2018 by winellama

Salish? So delish. Recently, I went on a long weekend escape on the Salish Sea, and enjoyed a bottle of Sea Star Vineyards and Winery’s aptly named ‘Salish Sea,’ a delicious wine made from Ortega and Siegerrebe grapes organically grown … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Ortega, Siegerrebe, WHITE | Tagged BC, Canada, Canadian wine, Ortega, Pender Island, Salish Sea, Sea Star Vineyards and Winery, Siegerrebe, west coast, white wine, wine | Leave a comment

Riesling, Xabregas, Mad Men, Mount Barker, Western Australia, 2014, 12.2% abv, AUS$27

Posted on May 17, 2018 by winellama

This Riesling hails from the far reaches of western Australia – below Perth along the southern coastline in Mount Barker. The area has a Mediterranean influence, slight elevation, and is moderated by winds blowing in off the Southern Ocean which … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Riesling, WHITE | Tagged 2014, Mad Men, Mount Barker, riesling, Western Australia, white wine, Xabregas | Leave a comment

Sauvignon Blanc, Fumées Blanches, Francois Lurton, Vin de France, France, 2016, 11.5% abv, C$14

Posted on April 4, 2018 by winellama

Who’s looking for a crisp white wine to enjoy on the back porch as winter turns into spring? That’s what I thought… Here’s one that’s available in North American and European stores at prices ranging from a low of C$12.95 … Continue reading →

Posted in OTHER | Tagged france, Francois Lurton, fumees blanches, sauvignon blanc, Vin de France, white wine | 2 Comments

Pinot Gris, Unsworth Vineyards, Vancouver Island VQA, BC, 2016, 13.5% abv. C$21

Posted on March 9, 2018 by winellama

“Oh, I didn’t know they grow grapes on Vancouver Island. In Canada! Really?” And so it goes with the skepticism. Yes, believe it (or not), vinifera grapes are being grown on Vancouver Island. Really though, it shouldn’t be so much … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Pinot Gris, WHITE | Tagged 2016, BC, Canadian wine, pinot gris, Unsworth Vineyards, Vancouver Island VQA, white wine | Leave a comment

Blanc de Pacs, Parés Baltà, Organic, Penedes DO, Spain, 2014, 11.5% abv, C$21++

Posted on February 16, 2018 by winellama

In keeping with my recent attempts to let you know about well-priced AND delicious wines, here is another one to try. I often go to Everything Wine because of their always impressive selection of easy-on-the-pocket-book, unusual varietal, Spanish wines. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Macabeu, OTHER, Parellada, Spain, WHITE, Xarel-lo | Tagged 2014, biodynamic, Blanc de Pacs, macabeu, organic, parellada, Pares Balta, Penedes DO, spain, white wine, xarello | 2 Comments