Category: Rosé
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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…
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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…
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An Italian Rosato Perfect for Summer!
I’m cheating a little today with my post. I’ve recently started another blog with a wine friend called ‘The Pink Tank’ – it’s a collective of wine bloggers sharing their favourite rosé wines from Canada and the USA. I wrote the post below for that site just a couple of weeks ago. But, it’s a great…
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Refreshing and Fun White Wines
When you choose a wine to drink, do you base it on the price, the country or the varietal? Maybe it’s one or maybe it’s all 3. Whatever works for you. I choose a wine to drink based on my mood mostly, but now that I know more about wine – certainly the varietal and the…
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TWB (The Wine Bar) in Yaletown
Before happy hour was officially launched in Vancouver, there was this quaint, yet modern placed called TWB, attached to Provence Marinaside offering small bites at reasonable prices and specials on wine throughout the week. Did you know this? The room is modern yet welcoming, with a view facing south onto the marina. It offers high…
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A review of wines tried recently
I thought it was about time I share some wines I’ve enjoyed recently, but just haven’t had the time to share sooner. Alamos Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina When you don’t want the full body, oaked style Chardonnay that sometimes is a butter bomb, opt for Argentina. I find many to be nicely balanced between oak and…
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