Tag Archives: white wine

Sauvignon Blanc, Montes, Spring Harvest, DO Leyda Valley, Aconcagua, Chile, 2017, 13% abv. C$15++

Posted on August 2, 2017 by winellama

I put my best people on this one. When I wondered about who to invite over to help me drink this bottle, thoughts immediately went to my sister whose middle name is Sav Blanc. Well, rather… if it could be, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chile, Sauvignon Blanc, WHITE | Tagged 13% abv., 2017, chile, DO Leyda Valley, dry farmed, Montes, sauvignon blanc, sav blanc, Spring Harvest, sustainable farming, white wine | 2 Comments

Torrontés, Kaiken, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina, 2016, 12.5% abv. US$16

Posted on July 26, 2017 by winellama

The land of the tango, Eva Peron and stately Buenos Aires, there’s a lot to Argentina, the world’s 8th largest country. There’s also a lot of wine going on there. Because this is Argentina, you may be forgiven for thinking … Continue reading →

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Sémillon, Lock and Worth Winery, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, 2014, 12.3% abv, C$25

Posted on July 12, 2017 by winellama

Matthew Sherlock and Ross Hackworth’s website says their wines are “unnerving and contrarian.” But they got me at, ‘Our wines are not for everyone and never will be.” Honest and direct, and that’s the way I like it – the … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Semillon, WHITE | Tagged BC, Canada, Lock and Worth, matthew Sherlock, Naramata Bench, okanagan valley vqa, ross Hackworth, Sémillon, semillon, white wine | Leave a comment

Pinot Gris, Hillside Winery, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, 2016, 13.7% abv, C$18++

Posted on June 30, 2017 by winellama

On the eyes, this is a beautiful onion skin tone of pale, translucent orange with aromas of light stone fruit, mandarin citrus and crushed rocks. The palate is ever-so-slightly off dry with nice acidity and echoes the aromas with flavours … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Pinot Gris, WHITE | Tagged 2016, BC, Canada, Hillside Winery, Naramata Bench, okanagan valley vqa, pinot gris, white wine | Leave a comment

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 →

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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 →

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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