Category Archives: Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #23- Seguret (France)

Posted on August 4, 2016 by joyofwine

I’m sure there are many of you wondering about Seguret… In the Côtes du Rhône, there are three different levels of quality when it comes to labelling your wines Côtes du Rhône. There’s the basic Côtes du Rhône, then there … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #22 – German Sekt

Posted on July 28, 2016 by joyofwine

Most everyone is familiar with Champagne, Cremant, Cava, Sparkling Wine, Prosecco, or Franciocorta. But how many of us have had Sekt, or even know Sekt? Sekt is a sparkler from Germany, and usually made in traditional method (second fermentation in … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty- Something Thursday #22- Sancerre

Posted on July 14, 2016 by joyofwine

With summer in full swing, I’m fully into the drinking of white wine. This is not to say I don’t enjoy red or white wine all year round, but there is nothing more pleasurable than sitting outside in the sun during … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #21 – Lost Inhibitions (Okanagan, BC)

Posted on June 30, 2016 by joyofwine

This blog is being posted also on YEG Women in Wine as part of the Canada Day Series. And Speaking of Canada Day…that’s tomorrow and we celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday! It’s always a fun day no matter where you are … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #20 – Toro, Spain

Posted on June 16, 2016 by joyofwine

If I’m gonna drink Tempranillo, I’d rather have Toro. Seriously. Tempranillo takes on many hats in Spain and in Toro, it’s called Tinto de Toro, and a Tempranillo taste of its own. There’s not a lot of Tinto de Toro’s … Continue reading →

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