Author: Donita

• Natural Wine in Naramata, BC Canada

  

  Nichol Vineyards Old Vine Syrah Hopefully you know where Naramata is, especially if you are from B.C. But, if you don’t – then here is a little map to give you perspective. It is located just 4-5 hours east of Vancouver on the East side of Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley. The entire Naramata…

  Donita

  August 23, 2015

  Red Wine, Rosé, Wine – BC

  bcwine, cabernet franc, canadian wine, merlot, naramata, okanagan, pinot noir, sauvignon bland, semillon, st. laurent, syrah

• Where are you Finger Lakes?

  Here’s a question for you… Did you know there was a wine region north of New York City? I mean let’s be honest, I didn’t! So I was super excited to visit this area called Finger Lakes Wine Region and discover what it had to offer. I assume it’s much like someone discovering that BC…

  Donita

  August 19, 2015

  Wine – New York

  bloggers, fingerlakes, newyork, wine

• A visit to Las Vegas

  A recent girls weekend getaway was made even better by visiting some “off the beaten path” places, which were recommended by friends as well as some on the beaten path that were good finds. Plus staying at the calm and collected Vdara (which is casino free) was a great way to step away from busy Vegas each night.…

  Donita

  August 12, 2015

  Out of Town Adventures

  #dovegasdifferently, #highrollervegas, lasvegas, vdara

• Bella Sparkling Wines made in BC

  The greatest part of exploring a wine region is coming across a gem. And this winery is definitely on that list! Located in Naramata in the Okanagan Valley in BC, Canada. Most of Naramata sits on a slope facing West to Okanagan Lake, giving it ideal sun exposure and breezes from the lake and mountains…

  Donita

  July 7, 2015

  Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Wine – BC

  bcwine, bella wines, canadian wine, chardonnay, gamay noir, naramata, wine

• Lovely Italian Rosato by Antinori

  Again, I was enjoying a Rosato (Rosé) wine from Italy – because it was new and well, because it’s summertime! This producer Antinori has created a lovely wine from South West of Florence near Bolgheri. It is a ‘cru’ rosato (meaning, it’s their top rosato from a special vineyard) made from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet…

  Donita

  June 29, 2015

  Rosé, Wine – Italy

  antinori, bolgheri, italy, rosato, rosé, wine

• Some Spanish Wines for Summer

  This week I am sharing a couple wines I’ve enjoyed from Spain. And they are both such a great discovery! 2012 Valduero Rosado from Ribera Del Duero in Spain This was a very fun find! A blend of  Tempranillo and local indigenous grape called Albillo. It’s much darker in color than a typical new world…

  Donita

  June 21, 2015

  Rosé, Wine – Spain

  Albillo, Basque, Rosado, Spain, Tempranillo, Txakoli, wine