Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc

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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Graves Blanc

Posted on May 24, 2016 by joyofwine

White Bordeaux gets a bad rap…too many people are focused on the top growth (red) Bordeaux, that more often than not, the stunning white wines of Bordeaux, made with blends of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion and sometimes Muscadelle and Sauvignon Gris, … Continue reading →

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I’m Feeling Chile

Posted on March 7, 2016 by joyofwine

I’ve gained a new appreciation for Chilean wine.  It’s distinct (at least for Cabernets and Carmeneres), it’s flavourful, and getting better and better quality wise. Last week, I attended a luncheon tasting of 8 Montes wines. The “big” guys were … Continue reading →

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Superhero Wine – Here to Save the Day! (Part IV)

Posted on May 20, 2014 by joyofwine

Like Captain America, Wonder Woman was also famous and inspiring heroes during World War II.  Wonder Woman is Warrior Princess of the Amazons, known as Princess Diana of Themyscira, the fictitious island that is her home.  (In the TV series, we know … Continue reading →

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The Beach House

Posted on April 10, 2014 by joyofwine

Have you ever come back from a totally awesome vacation and things are just weird? Like, out of sorts weird. Yeah, well that’s me…I had Caribbean brain for a week, and I came back to “reality” to discover that I … Continue reading →

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