Tag Archives: Cabernet Franc

Viña Tarapaca Gran Reserve Blend 2017

Viña Tarapacá was founded in 1874, in the heart of the Maipo Valley. Since then, it has crafted elegant, quality wines, becoming one of the most traditional and historical Chilean wineries, as well as a benchmark for viticulture in Chile. … Continue reading

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Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a magical name.  Of all the wine regions in the world, it is without a doubt the most famous.  It is a city, a region and a source of fine wines all at the same time and also … Continue reading

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Sauvignon Blanc’s for the Summer

While there is a plethora of great tasting white wines currently on the market, why not make an effort to try something completely different this summer.  The Sauvignon Blanc grape variety is growing in popularity and delivers a sharp variation … Continue reading

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Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

This week marks the start of the 34th Annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, which runs from February 27th until March 4th, 2012.  This is North America’s premier wine event with 181 wineries pouring 1700 wines from 15 countries.  As … Continue reading

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The concept of Super Tuscan wines

Super Tuscan is an unofficial category of wines produced in Tuscany, which are not recognized within the Italian wine classification system.  The name was originally conceived to describe a class of red wines that originated in Chianti during the 1970s … Continue reading

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