Winemakers Notes:
This classic Meritage is a blend of 68% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Carbernet Franc. This wine has beautiful BlackBerry, cherry, and dark chocolate notes.
Food Pairing:
Beef or pork tenderloin, eggplant parmesan and cheeses like hard gouda and applewood smoked cheddar
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly
Winemakers Notes:
A fresh and vibrant wine with strawberry notes
Fruity and balanced, smooth and with a long finish.
Food pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with pasta, rice and white meat dishes
Cheers and Enjoy responsibly
Happy September! I am glad to be back, sharing wines, beers and spirits with you all.
For the month of August, I did not drink any alcohol so did not try any new drinks that is why I did not post much last month.
Everything I feature on this blog, I have personally tried and that is why I showcase them.
I am excited for the Fall and Winter seasons and looking forward to all that is to come.
Be on the look our for the first blog for the month of September.
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly!
– Kaswii
Mancura is the first winery in Chile to obtain sustainability certification in the following three areas:
Winemaker’s Notes:
This elegant dry white wine is bursting with delicious tropical fruit aromas and delicate floral notes. The palate is clean, zesty and refreshing, full of ripe citrus flavors and crisp acidity.
Food Pairing
Seafood
Sources:
Macura – http://www.mancurawines.cl/home/
Wines of Chile – http://www.sustentavid.org/en/
Just passing by to wish you all a happy tequila day and just provide a bit of information about it.
Tequila is made from the blue agave plant and by law must be made in Mexico.
There are 5 types of tequila:
Blanco (white) – clear, unaged tequila that is normally bottled right after it is distilled
Joven (gold) – This is Blanco tequila which has not been left to rest or mature but which colorants and flavorings such as caramel coloring, oak tree extracts glycerin or sugar syrup has been added prior to bottling
Reposado (aged) – This is the first level of aging and it is mandated that the tequila must remain in wood (most common is French oak or white oak) for a period of two months but no longer than 12 months
Añejo (extra aged) – The next level of aging is Añejo which means “vintage”, can only appear on bottles that contain tequila , aged in oak barrels having a minimum capacity of 600 liters, a minimum of one year and less than 3 years
Extra añejo (ultra aged) – This type of tequila has been aged for at least 3 years in direct contact with the wood of oak (holm or holm oak) or Encino oak containers with a maximum capacity of 600 liters.
In Mexico tequila is enjoyed neat and sipped slowly. Others choose take it as shot with salt and lime or enjoy cocktails made with tequila.
I will be indulging on Jose Cuervo Especial Gold tequila. Which ever you type or how you choose to enjoy tequila, please enjoy responsibly and in moderation
Cheers and have a happy tequila day
Sources:
The Tequila Source- www.tequilasource.com (Types of Tequila)
Tasting Notes:
Rich melon and peach aromas with hints of pineapple with a fresh fruity finish
Food pairing: Light white fish, grilled chicken breast and Asian noodle salad
Cheers and Enjoy Reponsibly.
See you next week for part 2 of the Belle Grove wine series
“The best things in life are tree” – Tree Brewing Co.
Kelowna was once famous for a thriving tobacco industry. Today it is renowned for its fruit, farm crops, wine industry and beer. I present from the the Tree Brewing Company one of my favorite beers, Kelowna Pilsner.
Brewer’s Notes:
The clean, crisp taste of this traditional European Pilsner is complimented by just the slightest taste of hops. Smooth and light to medium bodies, this is an excellent beer for any occasion.
Food Pairings: Sushi, chicken, grilled salmon, salads
ABV: 4.8%
IBU: 15
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly
Winemakers Comments:
This Pinot Grigio is clean and bright greenish-yellow in color with fresh fruity aromas on the nose recalling pears and apples. The palate presents well-balanced acidity with a mineral touch. Fruity and elegant
Food Pairing: Poultry, Fish
Sip 