Here are some of my thoughts on the current Opimian offering, based on my past experience with some of these wines and suppliers, and of course, based on my own tastes! Austria Höpler Wine from Höpler has always been a favourite Opimian offering for me. Their Grüner Veltliner is a revelation of the possibilities of […]
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May 2, 2018
Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Opimian Society, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, USA
I recently celebrated entering a new age group for races and surveys by tasting some special wines with some of my wine-loving friends. The selections were designed to highlight many things in my wine “career” – places I have visited, tours I have taken, special tastings, and special occasions – and of course, my 60th […]
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The NLC’s Down Under Wine Show at the Delta was sold out, but not jammed with people. There were a few busy spots at times, but generally there was no problem getting your next pour. There were 140 wines from Australia and New Zealand available for tasting, so of course it was not possible to […]
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Spanish wines have become quite common on our table over the past decade. This is a reflection of both their overall quality, and the improved access to a variety of quality wines from the country from both Opimian and the NLC. Portuguese wines have enjoyed a similar growth, but to a lesser extent. At a […]
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Wines from Italy are often found on our dinner table, so this offering is one of the most anticipated of the year. I will comment on some of our previous purchases and taste experiences, and muse on possible purchases. The Wine People The Wine People were a new supplier to Opimian last year and we […]
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France seems to have been a regular feature during the last interval, but a red wine from Puglia in Italy is first up. Gran Maestro Rosso 2015, IGT Puglia (NLC $19.98) is a blend of Italy’s main grape Sangiovese, and Puglia’s best known grape Primitivo. What makes this wine a little unusual is that the […]
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February 12, 2018
Australia, Chile, France, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, USA
It’s been two weeks of a variety of wines, highlighted by special tasting dinners each weekend! Bordeaux and Italy have been the main features, although it has been a bit of a world tour with most major exporting countries represented. Supper wines have been split between Opimian selections and a couple of Last Chance and […]
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Chile & Argentina Chile was my first wine road trip and I was instantly impressed by the country – for wine and more. I have since been back for two more tours, one of which included a jaunt to Mendoza for an exploration of Argentine wine. The winemakers from both countries continue to take great […]
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January 28, 2018
France, Germany, Opimian Society, Other Countries, South Africa, Spain
One interesting wine tasting week after another! Spain, Provence, and Scotch were the main features this week, including Robbie Burns birthday of course. A couple of more Wine Fest wines are on the list as well, along with a South African label from Opimian. Starting with Spain we have the Montgó Old Vines Monastrell 2015 […]
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January 21, 2018
Australia, Chile, France, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain
Wine tasting doesn’t get much better than this wonderful week, which included two dinners with special wines. Most of the globe was covered, some of the special places in particular, as well as many styles and grape varieties! Let’s get started. Some Pacific salmon for Sunday dinner was accompanied by Domaine Canet Syrah Rosé 2010, […]
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Steve Delaney
May 30, 2018
Austria, Germany, Italy, Opimian Society
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