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Grapes for Good
We're teaming up with Gregg Peacock to help him raise funds for the 2012 Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer® , a 250km ride from Vancouver to Seattle with the goal of raising money for the BC Cancer Foundation.
Tickets are $25 and you can buy them online. Doors are at 7pm and you can enjoy wine, beer, cider and cheese until 9pm. We've invited many of our suppliers to pour samples of delicious products and nibble on Benton Brother's Fine Cheese.
The store will still be open Wednesday night, but you can expect to see a lot more people hanging around with a wine glass on Wednesday.
We hope you'll join us, and we wish Gregg the best of luck with his ride!
May 8, 2012 at 8:18 PM
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Bright days require rosé-coloured glasses
We agree with Jurgen Gothe's sentiment in his recent article in the Georgia Straight, "Pink's in forecast for spring," however we have to correct him about a few of the wines' availablity ... winery only? We don't think so...
We'd love to invite you in to find some of those pink wines on our shelves! 8th Generation Confidence Frizzante Rosé 2011 has been in our shop for a while, but the quantities won't last much longer. JoieFarm Rosé 2011 is here in both 750ml and larger formats. We proudly carry the entire Clos du Soleil range, including the delicious new Rose 2011.
You can also make your purchases online now, too.
Enjoy the sun and we hope to see you soon!
Conde de Valdemar Reserva 2004 Tempranillo
Spain is such an amazing wine country for value. Take this 2004 Reserva Rioja – it’s had all this time in the bottle to develop and integrate, yet it is still so affordable! Rioja is always a good choice for people who like more developed flavours and aromas in wine, but don’t want to wait to cellar wines themselves.
This wine is medium-bodied, complex and delicious with anything from meat to stews to cheeses.
M.Chapoutier 2010 Tavel
The beautiful colour was enough to sell me on this wine. But when I tasted it I was further sold on the lovely, fresh strawberry and citrus flavours. This rosé is no white zin – it is totally dry and even has a spiced character. It’s a great pair with duck, turkey, salads, or spice-rubbed lobster tails. And glasses of Tavel add a perfect touch of class to the table.
Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or
I have a sweet tooth and this scotch really does it for me. It is extra matured in Sauternes casks. If you’re not familiar with Sauternes, it’s the most delicious dessert wine from Bordeaux, France (and it’s kinda famous – you should try some too). I like to drink this with one ice cube and some very good conversation.
Sandy’s Pick: Barrandica Vineyards' 2007 Cab Sauv/Merlot/Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina
Dare to impress at your next BBQ with this stunner from Argentina. If steaks are on the menu, you can’t miss with this spicy, peppery, smoky, leathery wine bursting with black cherry and cassis fruit. Sauté some mushrooms in butter, crack plenty of black pepper on the beef and you’ll be in heaven. The tannins are smooth enough that you could enjoy this one on its own while you stand on the patio flipping the steaks on the grill.
Sheila’s Pick: Wente's 2008 Chardonnay - Monterey, California
Wente Vineyards, established in 1883, was the original producer of California Chardonnay. If it tasted this amazing when it was first produced, it is no wonder they continued to make such fine juice. This rich, fairly full-bodied and smooth-drinking wine bursts of tropical fruit flavours, ripe apples, butterscotch, vanilla and more with every sip. It’s a golden reward waiting for the right occasion – time to create one! It would pair well with creamy mushroom risotto, crab legs with butter, or aged Gouda.
Mike’s Pick: Portada's 2006 Vinho Regional - Lisboa, Portugal
BBQ season was made for wines like this. It’s medium-bodied with great berry-fruit flavours in addition to a rustic, earthy edge and a touch of spice. It’s got enough tannin to compliment any protein and enough acidity to wash down any fat. Lamb burgers would be a killer pairing. Get that grill fired up and pop open the Portada!
Sandy’s Pick: Orofino's 2010 Riesling - Similkameen Valley, BC
This refreshing wine is waiting to refresh your summer palate. Peaches, apricots, green apple, pink grapefruit, lime and a hint of white flowers will greet and entice your palate. It’s got a perfect balance of sweet fruit flavours and mouth-watering acidity that shows when Riesling is expressed at its best. Try it with light summer fare: salads, fish, local spot prawns. Try mixing some grapefruit or citrus dressing into your recipe to bring out those notes in the wine.
Sheila’s Pick: Fatica Contadina's 2004 Aglianico Taurasi DOCG - Italy
If you’re looking for a dark, mysterious, late-night Italian affair, look no further: this is it. Taurasi is rich, powerful, and complex, with fantastic longevity. Flavours of Bing cherries, ripe black plums, leather, earth, spice and something dark … is it tar? Pepper? Licorice? Or the taste of sheer intrigue? Think about that while you sip this wine long after the sun goes down and nibble hard, aged cheese such as Piave. You’re guaranteed to go to bed satisfied.
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