Winemaker’s Notes
A great red Italian table wine with plumy jam aromas and ripe berry flavors on the palate.
Food Pairing:
Grilled Steak, Roast Beef, Rack of Lamb, Sharp Cheddar
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Donini Collection: Merlot
Tag: Wine and Dine
Small Mercy: Easy Going Red
Winemakers Notes:
A bright and fruity wine. Unfussy, easy going red.
Food Pairings:
Grilled Steak, Roast Beef, Rack of Lamb, Lamb Shank, Osso Bucco, Sharp Cheddar
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Bodacious
Winemakers Notes
Rich, bold, smooth, toasty with aromas of black cherry, vanilla, caramel and spice. A select portion of the blend has been aged in Bourbon barrels.
Food Pairing
Grilled steak, Roast Beef, Rack of Lamb, Lamb Shank, Sharp Cheddar, Occo Bucco
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McGuigan- Black Label
Winemaker’s Notes:
Charming flavors of cherry and blackberry highlight this wine with a subtle oak influence of chocolate and vanilla
Food Pairing:
Grilled Steak, Roast Beef, Rack of Lamb, Lamb Shank, Osso Bucco, Sharp Cheddar
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Pato Criollo Chardonnay
This is a first for me, enjoying this wine in an eco-friendly package of light-weight carton mainly made from paper.
Winemakers Notes:
Delicious floral and citrus aromas harmoniously combined with fresh fruits. Crisp, sweet entrance on the mouth and well-balanced with an enjoyable finish.
Food Pairing:
Herbed cheese, creamy pasta and seafood dishes
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California: Life is better at the beach
Although its not yet beach weather here in Vancouver, this Californian wine, Penny Lane Red Wine, can certainly make up for that.
Winemakers Notes:
Here’s a wine with flavors of raspberry and strawberry with a smooth, velvety finish
Food Pairings:
Grilled Steak, Roast Beef, Rack of Lamb, Lamb Shank, Osso Bucco, Sharp Cheddar
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Barefoot Chardonnay
The zinfandel was so good I had to give their white wine a try. I will post the whole range in the future.
Footnotes:
Barefoot Chardonnay brings tempting flavors to every bottle, with notes of crisp, green apples and sweet peaches. Accented with hints of honey and vanilla
Food Pairing:
Fresh fruit, Pasta, Chicken, and Salmon.
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Barefoot Zinfandel
Happy New Year!
I hope you all had wonderful Christmas and New Year celebrations, even though it looked different, I am still grateful for health and another year to pursue my passions and enjoy life.
We kick-off the year with a Californian red wine.
Footnotes (Winemakers Notes):
Big and inviting, with flavors of dark berries, plum jam and notes of prunes. It has a mild spice flavor and delivers a taste that lingers and delights with chocolate mocha flavors and a lingering jammy finish.
Food Pairings:
Grilled Tuna, Grilled Swordfish, Peking Duck, Lamb Loin, Hamburgers and Nachos
Cheers to 2021 and Enjoy Responsibly
Copper Moon: Monlight Harvest Merlot
Winemakers Notes:
Harvested under the light of the moon, this unique wine delivers a cool fresh taste that captures the mystery of the night.
This wine features notes of cherries and plums
Food Pairings:
Prime rib, pizza, grilled steak and cheese
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Fort Berens Estate Winery: Meritage
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
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