Monthly Archives: June 2009

Life on the Road 4

Posted on June 27, 2009 by james

Started the morning at Jackson-Triggs.  Had their Sauvignon Blanc Proprietor’s Grand Reserve.  If you like NZ SB buy this one.  Grassy nose, great acid, with a balanced finish, and best of all only 12.5% alcohol. The ’07 Cabernet Franc Rose … Continue reading →

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Wine Stains

Posted on June 27, 2009 by james

I am, sadly, notorious amongst my friends, for my wine spills. I tend to talk with my hands.  And I tend to have a glass of wine in one of them.  And that glass is usually red.  This obviously, is … Continue reading →

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Old Wine

Posted on June 15, 2009 by james

Found this bottle in the Sask Liquor store:  Moulin Touchais for $38… had to try it.  A 1982 white wine for sale?!? Moulin Touchais is a legendary Loire dessert wine, from chenin blanc.  Great acid, dead smooth, and will last … Continue reading →

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Life on the Road 3 – Sandhill Winery

Posted on June 12, 2009 by james

An amazing day of tasting. Sandhill Winery is growing – among other things – Sangiovese and Barbera which they release in their small lots series.  Tremendous buys all of them at around the $30 mark. Had lunch with Howard Soon, … Continue reading →

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Life on the Road 2

Posted on June 12, 2009 by james

Well I’m in the valley.  Stopped by a brand new vineyard – Cassini – on my way to setting up camp. A remarkable range of wines, including viognier (recommended) with a great bouquet of pears.  None of the other whites … Continue reading →

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