Selling for $14.99 at BC Liquor Stores, and perfectly paired with seared Calvados-infused pork chops, roasted rosemary and garlic potatoes, and spicy cashew green beans, this Oliver-based Riesling was a pretty big hit at dinner on September 22, 2012. Every single guest agreed that this off dry Riesling from the Okanagan was one that they …
The salmon and chard pasta was steaming on the plates for my guests, and a vividly green side salad was ready to be dug into. The bottle of Lamole di Lamole Chianti was uncorked, and poured into stemless glasses. At 15.5% alcohol by volume, I was expecting a heat punch to the tastebuds. However, what …
Close your eyes. Okay, just wait to close your eyes until you are done reading this. Or else you won’t be able to read, and then we are both out of luck here. Imagine walking along a country road. It’s a sunny summer day; barely any clouds in the sky. The temperature is hovering around …
Before we enter the world of this Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, let us begin with some background knowledge. It is good for you, you know! Santa Carolina is one of the seven largest wineries in all of Chile. It was established in 1875, although Chile has been making wine for ages. When I say ages, I …
Let me first begin by announcing that I have not been a personal fan of the Malbec grape for a very long time. Thank you for letting me air that. There is something about the mix between earthiness and spice, that just does not toot my horn. That is alright, of course, since when it …
The Demystified Vine 