Meditrina – goddess, schmoddess
Meditrina Red I am not normally one to be drawn to wine blends named after Roman goddesses, with cute stories about Bacchus getting “all the press” and being in love “but not jus with my boyfriend...
View ArticleThe week in drinking vol. 2
Just a day late, but here’s a couple of suggestions if you’re looking to try something new this weekend. Fernie Maple Porter: maple and chocolate collide in a deliciously forceful way, complimented...
View ArticleFrom the sea rises something … really different
To produce a delicious wine one requires a high quality vine, the right soil and climactic conditions, a trained nose and palate and … a diving certification??? There are gimmicks – a cool name, a...
View ArticleEarls’ Rascal makes good company for the Scoundrels
What pairs well with Earls’ approachable yet upscale food? Obviously an approachable wine is a good start. Already pouring a collection of wine that should please most palates, Earls has launched a...
View ArticleStoneleigh finds a little Latitude with Pinot Noir, Sauv Blanc new to Alberta
Everyone needs to find a little latitude now and then, right? Alberta wine drinkers can find themselves some latitude in a bottle of a pair of New Zealand wines, available now in liquor stores. The...
View ArticleUnique Pinot pairings at select restaurants highlight Sokol Blosser
Pinot Noir can be a very versatile wine. I’ve had it paired with everything from pork to duck to beef, and it’s also very good with simple dishes like bruschetta or pasta or game hens. One ingredient...
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