Tag: St. Emilion

4 Right Bank and 1 Left Bank Bordeaux wines

These Aged Bordeaux Wines Are Amazing

 mywinepal  August 13, 2024

It is not often that I have a chance to taste aged red Bordeaux wines.  I purchased 5 wines in the past during the Bordeaux releases.  Four wines are from the Right Bank of Bordeaux and one is from the Left Bank.  The wines’ vintages are either 2005 or 2008, which makes the wines, 16 and 19 years old.  I’ve…

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Galileo Wine & Spirits Portfolio Wine Tasting

 mywinepal  February 5, 2024

If you are a lover of French and Italian wines, then you should love the portfolio of wines from Galileo Wine & Spirits. There were so many excellent wines to choose from. Here are a few of the wines that I really appreciated.  My Wine Tasting Notes Chateau de Fuisse Macon-Village 2022, France – A medium lemon colour.  Fresh, medium-intensity…

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Celebrate Lunar New Year 2024 – Year of the Wood Dragon

 mywinepal  January 24, 2024

2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and concluding on January 28th, 2025.  “In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honour, luck, and success. Consequently, 2024 is forecast to bring about opportunities, changes, and…

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2019 Bordeaux Release on Nov. 19, 2022 in BC Liquor Stores

 mywinepal  November 18, 2022

If you enjoy drinking Bordeaux wines, the 2019 Bordeaux release at BC Liquor Stores happens on Saturday, November 19, 2022.  Below is the press release I received from BC Liquor Stores.  Sorry for all the frames showing in the press release.  It is how the press release was formatted. ~~~~ BCLIQUOR’s highly anticipated 2019 Bordeaux Release is happening on Saturday, November 19th in select…

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New Wines in BC to Enjoy for 2019

 mywinepal  February 1, 2019

My first Trade tasting for 2019 was this week, with agents showing the latest new wines they have brought to Vancouver or new vintages of wines that are currently in our market.  I was quite surprised by how many sparkling wines I had a chance to try.  I normally see a peak interest in sparkling wine leading up to the…