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Tag Archives: white wine
Txakoli, Bodegas Gurrutxaga, Bizkaiko Txakolina DO, Spain, 11.5% abv, C$30
A word to the marketing department at Bodegas Gurrutxaga. A little additional English on the bottle would help get the word out. Just sayin’… But then, perhaps they want to keep this one a secret – and I can certainly … Continue reading
Posted in Spain, WHITE
Tagged Biscay, Bizkaiko Txakolina, Bodegas Gurrutxaga, spain, Txakoli, white wine
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Riesling, Red Newt Cellars, Finger Lakes, New York, 2013, 11.8% abv.
In summer 2015, I’d planned a visit to New York’s famed Finger Lakes AVA which I couldn’t follow through on. However, I was able to snag this bottle via my favourite online wine sales company later that year. Do they … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Riesling, WHITE
Tagged 11.8% abv., 2013, Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York, Red Newt Cellars, white wine, wine bloggers conference
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Posip, Stina, Dalmatia, Croatia, 2013, 13.5% abv., C$40++
Straight from a land where they’ve been making wine for over 2,500 years comes this Croatian treat to Canada’s west coast. Its been a challenge for them, but all British Columbians owe a debt of thanks to North Vancouver’s independent … Continue reading
Domaine Huet, Le Mont, Sec, Vouvray AC, France, 2011, 13.5% abv. US$30
Do a quick search on this site and you’ll find five other reports on Huet wines that I’ve enjoyed over the past several years, as well as an accounting of our trip there in June 2014. One of my favourite … Continue reading
Posted in Chenin Blanc, France, Loire, WHITE
Tagged biodynamic, chenin blanc, domaine huet, france, Le Mont, loire valley, sec, Vouvray AC, white wine, wine
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Godello, Godin Del Rise, Bierzo DO, Spain, 2012, 12.5% abv, C$18++
I finally got around to writing about this wine. You see, I’ve been a little busy lately. I got a new job four months ago and while the subsequent move, short term rental, never-ending packing and moving company shenanigans led … Continue reading
Blouberg, White Wine, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 11.5% abv, C$8++
My good friend asked me to try the Blouberg and let her know what I think about this, her favourite South African product. As I started to look into the winery where this is produced, I realized just how enormous … Continue reading
Viognier, Marsanne, The Hermit Crab, D’Arenberg, McLaren Vale, Australia, 2013. 13% abv, C$18.50++
From the Osborn family winery, D’Arenberg – located in McLaren Vale and established in 1912 – this is a blend of Viognier and Marsanne made from grapes grown on calcareous, limestone soils. Fourth generation winemaker, Chester Osborn, is responsible … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Marsanne, Viognier, WHITE
Tagged Australia, D'Arenberg, marsanne, McLaren Vale, The Hermit Crab, viognier, white wine
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Why Tracking Your Wine Journey Matters – Viura, Viña Gravonia, White Crianza, López de Heredia, Rioja DOC, Spain, 2004, 12.5% abv.
This is EXACTLY why I keep track of the wines I enjoy. I opened a bottle of this wine 11 years ago in 2015 – and then again in February 2026. Now I can compare the two – and congratulate … Continue reading
Posted in Spain, Viura / White Rioja, WHITE
Tagged 2004, Lopez de Heredia, Rioja DOC, spain, vina gravonia, viura, White Crianza, white wine
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Semillon, The Last Block, Tyrrell’s, Hunter Valley, Australia, 2014, 11.5% abv. C$15++
The story with this entry level Semillon is that in 1993, the winemaker actually forgot about a block of it. When they realized they’d missed picking it, they eventually harvested the block and then made a much more accessible, ‘do … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, OTHER, Semillon, WHITE
Tagged 2014, Australia, Hunter Valley, semillon, The last block, Tyrrell's, white wine
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