July has been a wonderful month for eating outdoors and sipping wines into the evening. We’ve taken maximum advantage, sometimes on our own and sometimes with friends. The barbecue has been busy! I am catching up on my postings on this rare rainy day by documenting some of our recent bottles. Italy has been a […]
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Spain, Portugal, and Mâcon Opimian’s most recent catalog features many favourite producers from the Iberian peninsula as well as the reliable Paul Sapin. Several new suppliers are also introduced with this offering, extending the selections from Spain and Portugal with some attractive price points. Here are my observations (based on my taste preferences) from previous vintages […]
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September 30, 2016
Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, USA
I attended the first night, special selections night, of this year’s Wine Show. The attraction was the 35 top-end wines from places such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Napa. It was also a great evening to interact with many wine loving friends and debate the qualities of various offerings! Below are some quick reviews of some […]
Read MoreChinched Bistro was busy this past Saturday night as the site for the latest tasting event of the local chapter of the Opimian Society. Hosts Dave Conway and Courtney Escott featured an eclectic assortment of wines paired with some of Chinched’s specialties. We were treated to a magnum of sparkling rosé from Château de Sours, […]
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Steve Delaney
July 30, 2017
Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Italy, Opimian Society, Other Countries, Portugal, South Africa
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