The Opimian Society’s most recent offering catalog is just out and reaching mailboxes around the country. As a long-time member of Opimian I have had some experience with many of the wines and suppliers, and even visited some of the wineries. Some current (or prospective) members might find my comments helpful in making their own selections […]
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Mountains are a signature feature of almost any image of the landscape of Chile. Those same mountains have played a major role in the cultivation of what could be called Chile’s signature grape: Carménère. During my recent trip to Chile I participated in a masterclass on Carménère conducted by Gonzalo Garcamo, the wine-maker at Viña la […]
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Chile is the fourth largest wine exporter in the world, and largest exporter from the New World. Only France, Italy, and Spain are larger. They have major markets in North and South America, Europe, and east Asia (China, Japan, South Korea). They are not just making affordable, simple wines, which they do very well, but […]
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C244 – Australia & New Zealand The 2017 wine delivery season, kicking off with this Offering, marks a major year of transition for the Opimian Society as its investments in new resources, web site, processes, logo and other measures are rolled out for members. The Opimian Society# is “Canada’s wine club” and offers some 500 wines […]
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Steve Delaney
December 20, 2016
Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Opimian Society, Other Countries, South Africa
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