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Bubbles: Part 3 - The Other Methods
Method | Transfer Phase 1 : Making the base wineClassic white winemaking techniques Phase 2 : Transforming the still base wine into an...

William Bincoletto
Apr 25, 20154 min read
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Bubbles: Part 2 - Traditional Method
While many of us are aware of the main methods of creating bubbles here are the official 7 methods recognized by the sparkling industry...

William Bincoletto
Apr 25, 20151 min read
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Bubbles: Part 1 - The Beginnings
Bubbles are always a great way to start dinner, an afternoon or simply great conversation. However, as we all know, there is a grand...

William Bincoletto
Apr 25, 20152 min read
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2012 Bodegas Castano Solanera-94 pts Robert Paker
70% mourvedre, 15% cabernet sauvignon, 15% grenache A delicious 94 Points from Robert Parker: "this amazing red displays notes of lead...

William Bincoletto
Apr 24, 20151 min read
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2011 Clos Pegase Pinot Noir "Mitsuke's Vineyard" - 96 pts William Bincoletto
This 2011 Pinot Noir, one of my favourites, has a beautiful and exotic Burgundian aromas of red cherry and mulberry accented by dried...

William Bincoletto
Apr 24, 20151 min read
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2013 Apriori Red Blend - 93 pts William Bincoletto
61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Malbec, 10% Petite Sirah, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Zinfandel. Apriori is defined as deductive reasoning or...

William Bincoletto
Apr 24, 20151 min read
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Montes Tasting
Chile’s First Growth Sebastian Alvia l, Export Manager of Vina Montes was here in Edmonton (at Vines Wine Merchants) to offer us a great...

William Bincoletto
Apr 16, 20153 min read
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2012 Domaine Gardies Mas Las Cabes - 92 Points
Southern France is starting to export beautiful premium style wines. This Cotes du Rousillon is such a perfect example. Mas Las Cabes is...

William Bincoletto
Apr 1, 20151 min read
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2011 Terres des Amoureuses Dandy Black - 91 Points
An inky opaque dense wine that still offers it full potential after 24 hours open. A great blend of grenache and syrah, offering...

William Bincoletto
Apr 1, 20151 min read
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2012 Cantina Zaccagnini Il Vino Dal Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo -91 Points
What a pleasant discovery! What I loved about this wine was the fresh acidity of red and black fruit with non agressive tannins and a...

William Bincoletto
Apr 1, 20151 min read
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