Tag Archives: Syrah

The Marrenon Triplets

Posted on July 8, 2016 by

Sometimes some great value wines come along that completely blow me away. Without question, these little beauties certainly offered great flavour, quality, but most importantly value. Great little wines that are selling well, and liked so much, that these are … Continue reading →

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I’m Feeling Chile

Posted on March 7, 2016 by

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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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #2- Chile

Posted on January 21, 2016 by

For those of you that know me, you might know by now that I’m a very “old world girl”. I love my European wines and it takes a lot for me to enjoy most new world wines. I don’t really … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Canadian Okanagan – Black Hills Winery

Posted on August 12, 2014 by

After starting at a very well-known Canadian winery, and then moving onto a very busy second winery, I had convinced myself that at that point, I was going small.  These were commercial, impersonal, with too many people and not enough … Continue reading →

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Today is My birthday…

Posted on June 5, 2014 by

Today I am 45… Do I look like I’m 45?  Some days, I look older, but I think I can safely say, most think I’m in my late 30’s and I’m ok with that! (Yay!) Not long ago, I got a … Continue reading →

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