Monthly Archives: July 2007

Chablis, Romance, and Just Plain Fun: Weekend Wine Quizzes

Posted on July 28, 2007 by

The weather’s hot, the wine’s cool, and these two sites were just so much tongue-in-cheek fun we couldn’t resist. Sure, this is pure indulgence, but hey, sometimes we all need to just sit back and have a good laugh. And … Continue reading →

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New Standards for BC’s Wine Industry

Posted on July 24, 2007 by

Although there’s been little fanfare, British Columbia’s wine industry has a new set of standards and regulations. Thanks to a provincial law passed on July 18, 2007, and named the Wines of Marked Quality Regulation, these new standards come under … Continue reading →

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Domaine des Corbillieres 2005 Touraine Sauvignon: Mint Mysteries

Posted on July 20, 2007 by

We’re having a bit of a conundrum with this wine. Actually it’s becoming more than just a bit of a conundrum – it’s an out and out mystery. About a month ago we discovered the 2005 Touraine Sauvignon at White … Continue reading →

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Forchini’s 2004 Zinfandel Proprietor’s Reserve: Zin-fully Delicious

Posted on July 13, 2007 by

Frank’s back from his road trip and it was an undisputed success. In fact, he’s still raving about the wineries, the people, and the climate. Now I just need to get him to apply fingers to keyboard… not that I’m … Continue reading →

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White and Gold: An Afternoon with Wines of the Loire Valley

Posted on July 9, 2007 by

Sunday afternoon and what better place to be than a wine tasting? This one had particularly caught our attention with the vintages on offer – all from the Loire Valley, all whites. With nary a red in sight, we figured … Continue reading →

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White and Gold: An Afternoon with Wines of the Loire Valley

Posted on July 8, 2007 by

Sunday afternoon and what better place to be than a wine tasting? This one had particularly caught our attention with the vintages on offer – all from the Loire Valley, all whites. With nary a red in sight, we figured … Continue reading →

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