Wine Tide
We tried to chase away the winter blahs with lots of pink wine. I think it worked… sort of. At least it gave us something to do. This what we tasted in the order we tasted it: “Watch us taste Vivanco Rose, Vivanco Reserva Rioja and Black Cloud Pinot Noir.” Vivanco Rioja 2009 Rose, Spain, $30. Vivanco rose, 100% rioja was deep rosy pink in colour and the bottle is an interesting...
Read MoreRuby Red Vino Helps Break The Cleanse
Last night despite the -30 temperatures, we hosted a group of feisty women at a private residence. The premise of our event was breaking the January detox cleanse with an Old World vs New World taste off featuring wines under $25. As soon as everyone was comfortably ensconced at the bar we got the festivities started with a glass of fresh, sparkling, organic Pares Balta Cava Brut from the Penedes...
Read MoreSmoke ‘Em If Ya Got ‘Em
What To Drink When the World Is Your Oyster, smoke ‘em if ya got ‘em This has been the week of all things smoked courtesy of the Big Chief smoker Xmas present. I’ve learned about the difference between hot smoking; items are placed in the smoke box and cold smoking; items are placed on top of the smoker, so smoke, not heat, does the work. Smoking teaches patience, it can take up to 24 hours...
Read MoreSip Into Something A Little More Comfortable
Proclaiming fatuously to a friend formerly from Texas that the snow “made me feel alive” got me snicker and an unbelieving, “Really?” But it’s true. I love the snowy weather when it first arrives. Personally, I like to put on my furry hat and stand around an outside fire, drinking wine in the snow. It makes me appreciate the things we take for granted like a roof over our heads, heat on...
Read MoreTalking Turkey
Behold! Some excellent value wines… Gotta love it! Stepping Stone Rocks! NAPA Valley California 2010 Rock out with your Coq out! Stepping Stone Rocks, 2010 from NAPA Valley by Corner Stone is a unique blend of Chardonnay and Muscat, resulting in a fruity, juicy, approachable, food friendly wine. A great pairing with turkey, game birds, and of course, coq au vin, Stepping Stone Rocks! will put...
Read MoreFour Fantastic Reds
Renegade Wine Co. Horse Heaven Hills, 2008 Red Wine Renegade is exactly the kind of fun lovin’ criminal that will liven up your holiday parties and gift giving. 100% merlot, Renegade is an upfront, well-structured wine. Deep purple in colour, the bouquet is true to the palate. Currants, vanilla, plums, a hint of minerality and tobacco add harmony and balance. Renegade is a simple pleasure at...
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