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Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:34:00 -0700

Lagar de Cervera Albarino 2005
Having tried a relatively cheap Albarino a few months ago and not loving it, but realizing its potential, I resolved to try...
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Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:18:13 -0700

Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2003
A rare venture into South Africa for me, and starting with one of the most renowned names for some reason put on sale at 30%...
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Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:18:12 -0700

Golden Mile Pinot Noir 2006
Another rare venture into wine territory I rarely explore. This time coming from my own backyard in the Okanagan valley, a few...
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Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:18:12 -0700

Morgon Cote du Py Vieilles Vignes Potel Aviron 2005
I recently partook in something somewhat ridiculous, at least for this student. I purchased a mixed case special shipment of...
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Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:35:54 -0700

Seattle International Beer Festival
This weekend was host to one of the best festivals I have had the pleasure of attending. And fortunately for me, it was filled...
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Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0700

Little James Basket Press
Summer makes me remiss in posting, often getting in the way of routine. A good thing, generally. This is a no-vintage red blend...
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Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:33:47 -0700

Spinifex Esprit 2005
Another stab at the Aussie Rhone-style wines. This, as I've mentioned before, is made in the Barossa valley and carries its...
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Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:33:47 -0700

Chateau La Nerthe 2003 Chateauneuf Du Pape
I picked this up with the knowledge that Chateau La Nerthe has established a very fine reputation for their CDP bottlings, but...
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Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:48:09 -0700

Lucente 2005
I had this during the last Vancouver International Wine Festival and thought then that it was excellent value. So much so that...
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Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:48:09 -0700

A Petite Sirah Tasting in Honour of My 100th Post
Astonishingly I have managed to post 100 notes on this site since its inception. I created this site with the same simply...
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Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:22:54 -0700

The Prisoner 2006
The famous Napa Zin-based blend finally makes an appearance. I have been meaning to try this wine ever since I first sipped it...
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Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:22:54 -0700

Talley Arroyo Valley Pinot Noir 2005
Talley is one of those slightly off-beat wineries that likes to buck tradition, both in style and marketing. These guys produce...
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Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:22:54 -0700

Westrey Abbey Ridge Vineyard Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2006
Westrey is a pretty under the radar Oregon winery. Luckily someone up here in Vancouver discovered them and brought them in to...
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Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:58:06 -0700

Penfolds Bin 389 2005
I picked up this wine on a high recommendation that this was Penfold's return to form on 389 - the wine also known as the...
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Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:11:41 -0700

The Colonial Estate Explorateur Old Vine Shiraz 2005
A highly rated Parker wine from Aussie-land. This generally makes me think twice since I find he and I rarely agree on...
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Wed, 28 May 2008 22:05:45 -0700

Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken Riesling Spatlese Saarburger Rausch 2005
A short note today, in honour of summer and simplicity. Another German riesling from the Mosel-Saar-Ruuer region. A nose of...
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Sun, 25 May 2008 19:52:00 -0700

The Strange World of the Internet
So Joe has tagged me with the following meme:The rules (please pass on) are:List seven songs you are into right now. No matter...
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Sat, 24 May 2008 23:23:49 -0700

Vieux Telegraph Winemaker's Lunch
Today I had the lucky fortune to attend a paired luncheon with winemaker Daniel Brunier of Vieux Telegraph. We had six of the...
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Wed, 21 May 2008 22:48:59 -0700

St. Peter's Honey Porter
Tastes like cough syrup.No Good$7 at BCLDB
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Sun, 18 May 2008 15:07:53 -0700

Qupé Santa Ynez Valley Stolpman Vineyard Syrah 2004
I've always been a huge fan of Qupé, run by cellar-mate and friend of Au Bon Climat's Jim Clendenon, Bob Lidquist. These...
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Mon, 12 May 2008 01:00:43 -0700

Stefano Farina Barolo 2003
The recent lack of updates is due to some crazy hours at my firm of late. Hopefully things will calm down and the updates will...
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Mon, 05 May 2008 07:32:08 -0700

Peter Lehmann "The Mentor" 2002
The more and more I approach wine with greater 'objectivity', the more I become confident that I simply and authentically...
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Fri, 02 May 2008 21:33:54 -0700

Vina Arana Rioja Reserva 1998
Being new to Spanish wine I was quite excited to find an aged Rioja from an excellent producer available at retail. This...
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Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:52:21 -0700

Domaine Chevillon-Chezeaux Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Champs-Perdrix 2005
The Champs-Perdrix vineyards near Nuits-Saint-Georges in Burgundy produce some excellent and well priced wines, and is...
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Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:39:19 -0700

Rogue Morimoto Black Obi Soba Ale
This is certainly a unique brew. If you ever wondered what a cross between a Japanese extra-dry beer and an American medium...
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