This past month we have been opening many of the Last Chance offerings of the NLC where they have decided to close out their inventory and remove the listings of certain wines. Substantial discounts have made for very attractive pricing – we have enjoyed value drinking this month! But it is sad to see some […]
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September 9, 2018
Australia, Canada, Italy, New Zealand, Newfoundland, Opimian Society, Spain
As we have turned the corner from August into September I have been kept busy on other matters, but wine tasting and consideration has continued nonetheless! The BBQ has continued to be busy these past few weeks, which means sunny skies and many evenings warm enough to eat outdoors. We’ve been sampling recent Opimian arrivals […]
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August 8, 2018
Australia, Chile, France, Italy, New Zealand, Newfoundland, Opimian Society, Other Countries, Spain
Last night was one of those nearly breathless evenings we treasure in Newfoundland where a hot summer day has cooled to a comfortable temperature. You are able to eat outdoors in the shade as the sun nears the horizon, and then ease back, perhaps listening to some music and sipping a beverage, well into the […]
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July 12, 2018
Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, Newfoundland, Opimian Society, South Africa, USA
Summer seems to have finally arrived in these parts, and we can tell because we are finally able to BBQ comfortably, and eat supper outside. Leisurely meals in the backyard, with some music, have to be enjoyed (at least at our home) with a glass or two of good wine. Here are a few wines […]
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December 10, 2017
Argentina, Canada, Chile, France, Italy, Newfoundland, Opimian Society, Spain
The last month has been very active on the local wine tasting scene with many private and public events, and it looks like the next month or so will be just as busy! Opimian Society Dave Conway, local Area Representative of the Society, hosted a tasting of Spanish wines at the NLC’s Howley Estates premises […]
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One of the wines to be presented at the Ameritaliano Wine Show on April 1st at the Delta is the Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino 2016, IGT Toscana. It is already available this week at the NLC ($20.98) as a new arrival. We don’t see many wines from this grape varietal here from Italy, or elsewhere. […]
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Steve Delaney
November 1, 2018
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Newfoundland, South Africa
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