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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March 14, 2017
Australia, France, Germany, Opimian Society, South Africa, Spain
The local chapter of the Opimian Society hosted a wine tasting and education session recently at the NLC’s tasting facility at Howley Estates. Hosts Dave Conway and Courtney Escott welcomed participants with a glass of South African Kloof-en-Berg Chenin Blanc 2015 before we sat down for the event and the wine discovery activities. The offerings […]
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The local chapter of the Opimian Society hosted one of its wine tasting events this past Saturday night. Area Representatives Dave Conway and Courtney Escott were our hosts for an intimate gathering featuring wines from one of the Society’s long-time Australian suppliers – Wines by Geoff Hardy. Wines by Geoff Hardy has four labels: GMH, […]
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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 […]
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Drinking sparkling wine in these parts, especially Champagne, is often reserved for special occasions – New Year’s Eve and weddings for example. The less expensive bottlings, however, are increasingly popular as summer-time drinks – the nicely chilled fizz serving as a replacement for beer or pop. In Champagne the wine is not only considered to be […]
Read MoreC243 – Washington, Oregon, California, Spain, Italy The Opimian Society# is “Canada’s wine club” and offers some 500 wines to 15,000 members across the country each year. All wines are selected by Master of Wine, Jane Masters, and sourced from suppliers from all the major wine regions of the world. Wines are ordered and delivered to […]
Read MoreRioja is probably Spain’s most recognized wine region name, at least when it comes to red wines. Some of the country’s iconic wines such as those from wineries such as Lopez de Heredia and Muga, or more well known, such as Marques de Riscal, bear the Rioja DOC (Denominación de Origen Calificada) designation. Considering Rioja […]
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Steve Delaney
March 28, 2017
France, Opimian Society, Portugal, Spain
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