Tag Archives: white wine

Le Soula, VdP des Côtes Catalanes, France, 2009, 14% abv, C$45+

Posted on June 26, 2017 by winellama

Every now and then, I’m reminded how small producer, attention-to-detail, hands-on and earth-friendly farming and wine-making practices all conspire to produce some of the seriously fabulous wines of the world. From the minute this was opened, I wondered where it … Continue reading →

Posted in Chardonnay, France, Grenache blanc, Grenache Gris, Macabeu, Marsanne, OTHER, Rousanne, Sauvignon Blanc, WHITE, White Grenache / Garnacha / Garnaxa | Tagged 2009, Agly Valley, chardonnay, france, Gerard Gauby, Gerard Standley, Grenache blanc, Grenche Gris, Le Soula, Macabeo, Malvoisie, marsanne, Perpignan, Prugnanes, Pyrenees, Roussanne, Roussillon, sauvignon blanc, VdP des Côtes Catalanes, white wine | Leave a comment

Albariño, Bagoa do Mino, Lagrima, Rias Baixas DO, Spain, 13% abv., US$25

Posted on June 9, 2017 by winellama

Ninety percent of the wines made in Rias Baixas are white and most are produced from the pale green Albariño grape, although 12 different grapes are allowed. Rias Baixas is located on the far northwest Atlantic coast of Spain just … Continue reading →

Posted in Albarino / Alvarinho, OTHER, Spain, WHITE | Tagged Albarino, Bagoa do Mino, Lagrima, marquis wines, Rias Baixas DO, spain, white wine | Leave a comment

Marsanne, Nobles Rives, Cave de Tain, Collines Rhodaniennes IGP, France, 12.5% abv, US$12

Posted on April 25, 2017 by winellama

Marsanne, a grape from the northern Rhône, is usually blended with Roussanne and/or Viognier. Marsanne brings deep colour, nuts and spice, Roussanne offers floral tones, body and richness and Viognier, fruit. This wine is 100% Marsanne though and is from … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Marsanne, WHITE | Tagged Cave de Tain, Collines Rhodaniennes IGP, france, marsanne, Nobles Rives, US$12, white wine | Leave a comment

Pinot Blanc, Clos du Soleil, Grower’s Series, Middle Bench Vineyard, Similkameen Valley VQA, Okanagan, BC, 2015, C$20++

Posted on April 12, 2017 by winellama

I love Pinot Blanc wines – they taste great and compliment all sorts of dishes – from pork to chicken, fish and pasta – with their great fruit and acidity. Many will argue though that because Pinot Blanc isn’t a … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Pinot Blanc, WHITE | Tagged 2015, BC, biodynamic, Canada, Clos du Soleil, okanagan, Pinot Blanc, Similkameen, white wine | Leave a comment

Albarino, Vina Vedra, Val do Salnes, Rias Baixas DO, Spain, 2013, 12.5% abv, C$17++

Posted on February 24, 2017 by winellama

Here’s another Spanish white for your sipping pleasure. On the eyes, medium lemon with aromas of nose-tingling rocks and salinity with lemon zest. On the palate, dry with medium plus juicy acidity and flavours of citrus – lemon, pomelo, pink … Continue reading →

Posted in OTHER | Tagged 2013, Albarino, Rias Baixas DO, spain, Val do Salnes, Vina Vedra, white wine, wine | Leave a comment

Cuvée Centenaire, Domaine Lafage, Côtes du Roussillon AOP, France, 2015, 13% abv. C$22++

Posted on January 25, 2017 by winellama

Truth be told, I don’t want to tell you about this wine – because when I do, you’re going to run to the nearest liquor store and buy it out. And there won’t be any left for me. Unless I … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Grenache blanc, Grenache Gris, OTHER, Rousanne, WHITE | Tagged AOP, Christopher Stewart Wines, Cotes du Roussillon, Cuvée Centenaire, Domaine Lafage, Eliane Lafage, france, Grenache blanc, Grenache Gris, Grey Grenache, Jean-Marc Lafage, Roussanne, White Grenache, white wine | 2 Comments

Grenache Blanc and Vermentino, Domaine Lafage, Côté Est, Côtes Catalanes IGP, France, 12.5% abv, C$18++

Posted on January 12, 2017 by winellama

This delicious Grenache Blanc and Vermentino stunner is from the French part of Catalonia – grown on an organic vineyard facing est (east) toward the Mediterranean near Perpignan on the northern side of the Pyrénées. Got that map in your … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Vermentino, WHITE, White Grenache / Garnacha / Garnaxa | Tagged Cote Est, Cotes Catalanes IGP, Domaine Lafage, Eliane Lafage, france, Grenache blanc, Jean-Marc Lafage, Languedoc Roussillon, organic, Perpignan, Pyrenees, Vermentino, white wine | 4 Comments

Riesling, Upper Bench Winery, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, 12.5% abv, 2013, $C19

Posted on December 31, 2016 by winellama

Looking for something that tastes good and won’t kill your wallet after you pay for the Thai food delivery and your tom yum goong? A trustworthy effort from the Upper Bench Winery from just outside of Penticton, this Riesling is … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Riesling, WHITE | Tagged 2013, BC, Canada, Okanagan Valley, riesling, Upper Bench Winery, VQA, white wine | Leave a comment

Chardonnay, Upper Bench Winery, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, 2013, 13.7% abv, C$22@winery

Posted on December 22, 2016 by winellama

My mother loves this wine, so I was honestly trying to save my second bottle for a dinner with her. But then it got busy at work. And I deserved it. Sorry, Mom. This great little homegrown Okanagan beauty is … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Chardonnay, WHITE | Tagged 2013, BC, Canada, Chard, chardonnay, Naramata Bench, okanagan valley vqa, Upper Bench Winery, white wine | Leave a comment

Sauvignon Blanc, Waters & Banks, Haywire, Okanagan Valley BC VQA, Canada, 13% abv, 2014

Posted on December 18, 2016 by winellama

Love. Haywire wines are consistently gorgeous. It doesn’t get much better than this on the BC wine stage. When you’re committed to using organically grown grapes, and providing little intervention in the cellar – no additives or oak, indigenous yeasts … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Sauvignon Blanc, WHITE | Tagged 13% abv., 2014, BC wine, Canada, Haywire, Matt Dumayne, Okanagan Valley BC VQA, sauvignon blanc, Summerland, Waters & Banks, white wine | 2 Comments