We enjoyed our last virtual tasting so much we had to do it again – a great excuse to pull out some wines a little more special than normal, particularly the sweets, which are rare without (real) company. And then we combine this with a chat about the wines (and other things) with our wine […]
Read MoreThis is an Opimian wine, but the purchase out-dates current records!
Read MoreHere we go again with another blind tasting over Zoom. In this one, four couples have each contributed two wines. So I know my own two, of course, but the other six will be blind to me. In the pre-tasting, before our Zoom meeting, I have recorded my guesses in advance for those six wines […]
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One of my favourite quotes involving wine is displayed at one of our usual locations for wine-tasting dinners: Wine is the pleasantest subject in the world to discuss. All its associations are with occasions when people are at their best; with relaxation, contentment, leisurely meals and the free flow of ideas. Hugh Johnson I’ve recently […]
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The Christmas season is often a preferred time to indulge in fine food and fine wine – our home included. Three considerations shaped my wine choices during the holidays. An old wine friend of mine once presented me with a home-crafted sign which currently hangs over my fine wine cellar. It reads “Avant Partir” which […]
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November 29, 2018
Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, USA
I spent a lot more time at this year’s wine show chatting with fellow tasters about the wines and old times than usual! As a result, I ended up tasting a smaller selection than normal for this year’s report. No doubt I have missed out on some great wines and you will therefore not see […]
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October 7, 2018
Canada, France, Germany, Opimian Society, South Africa, Spain
Vancouver Island Visit This was my fourth visit to Vancouver Island and its wineries, but there were still a couple of new places to try out. And not just for wine as we will see. Near Duncan we found Enrico Winery which has been in operation for a dozen years and produces about 3500 cases […]
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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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Steve Delaney
February 12, 2022
Australia, France, Opimian Society, Spain
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