Out of all the national food and drink days in a given year – Margarita Day, PB&J Day, Eggnog Day…you get the picture – May 23 is ranking in our Top 10 of days to toast. It’s International Chardonnay Day. Being touted as the kick start to Summer of Chardonnay, the wineries of i4c –...
We’ve been on a bit of seafood kick lately. Cioppino, crab cakes, shrimp tempura, lobster bisque … it seems no sea creature is safe around us right now. Courtney had some left over crab meat from a recent carnivorous aquatic feast and was looking for something quick, easy and tasty to use it up. Humming...
The second annual International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration came to Niagara this past weekend, and from the looks of things, it was a roaring success! Other obligations meant we were only able to get up to the World Tour Tasting & Beyond the Barrel Dinner on Saturday night, but we were thrilled to have made...
Happy Canada Day! It seems so obvious to put up a blog outlining our favourite home-grown vinos, but with all the stuff happening in the Canadian wine world, it’s certainly appropriate. That, and we love Canadian wine so what better way to celebrate that on-going affair or introduce you to your new love, if you...
With only a few weeks before the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration comes to Niagara, we’ve focused on a Chardonnay for a good portion of the reviewed wines, but if you still want more, check out our blog on i4c and the Chard recommendations we’ve listed there. Flat Rock Cellars “The Rusty Shed” Chardonnay,...
Here’s a brief list of what we’ve tasted over the last few weeks, and plan to drink throughout June (and beyond)! Kir Yianni Akakies Rosé, PDO Amyndeo, Greece, 2011, $11.95 Vintages 71050 (Arriving May 26) A spectacular blush wine made from 100% Xinomavro grapes. Almost Gamay-like on the nose with Swedish berry, strawberry jam and...
