Tag Archives: Chardonnay

Destination: South Africa

Posted on June 9, 2017 by joyofwine

Last week, I had the privilege of traveling to Toronto, Canada to take part in an initiative to further understand South African wines and learn about the PIWOSA group (Premium Independant Wineries of South Africa). What a treat it was … Continue reading →

Posted in wine | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cape, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Constantia, Durban, Elgin, group, market, no brett, oaked, PIWOSA, pure, Riesling, South Africa, stainless steel, Stellenbosch, Swartland, team, together, unoaked, upcoming | Leave a comment

The Joy of Wine

Posted on March 20, 2017 by joyofwine

I was reminded on Saturday while dining with friends why I do what I do and why I love it so much. Sometimes I just need to be reminded what the joy of wine is really all about and the reasons … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Stories, wine | Tagged Chardonnay, dinner, DOCG, France, friends, friendship, Germany, Glera, Italy, lasagne, Mersault, night out, pairing, Prosecco, quality, Riesling, Sangiovese, Valdobbiadene, verdiso | 2 Comments

An Evening with Catena Wines

Posted on March 3, 2017 by joyofwine

Last week, my boss and I were privileged to be two of only six guests for dinner and a tasting of some exclusive (higher-end) wines from the Bodega Catena Zapata of Argentina. Anyone who knows me, will know that Argentine … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Tasting, Varietals, wine | Tagged Adrianna, Alta, altitude, argentina, blend, bones, cabernet, Cal, Catena, Chardonnay, Family, France, Malbec, New World, Nicasia, rival, stones, vineyard, white, world, Zapata | 4 Comments

Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #25 – Macon

Posted on August 26, 2016 by joyofwine

Perhaps when one thinks of Burgundian wine, Macon is not the first place that comes to mind! No, we more often than not think of the Mersaults or Chassagnes or Pulignys of Montrachet. Or the rich, powerful, über expensive red … Continue reading →

Posted in Thirsty Thursday, wine | Tagged Beaujolais, Chardonnay, France, fresh, Macon, Maconnais, minerality, thirsty | 2 Comments

What’s YOUR Favourite? – Part 2

Posted on July 29, 2016 by joyofwine

Many of you took the time to read and comment on the lineups posted from my post earlier this week. I thank you and appreciate your comments! I loved that the choices were a little of everything. Today’s lineup will … Continue reading →