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Do you really know Champagne?
Champagne. The crème de la crème of it all. But, did you know not one champagne is the same? They are all different (gasp). I was recently asked if I liked to drink champagne. I of course replied “yes!”, but I was honest when I added: “I am still learning about the different styles and producers,…
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Sparkling Muscadet it is!
I just have to share this wonderful, wonderful discovery I just enjoyed. Sparkling Muscadet. If you are not familiar with this grape, it’s pretty neutral, meaning ‘nothing overly exciting’. BUT it will pair with many dishes (like oysters, shrimp and mussels), so it makes for an easy dinner companion. It’s dry, and usually has a…
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Exploring Chicago one sip and bite at a time
Ahhh Chicago. How did it take me so long to discover this cool city?! It wasn’t on my radar, but then suddenly – friends were returning with praise for this vibrant city over the past year or so. They claimed there was so much to do (in the summer) for activities or entertainment, the food…
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Modern German in Gastown
Lucky Vancouver. But do we know we are lucky? There is a new restaurant in town introducing us to modern German cuisine created by (Vancouver’s only resident) 2-star Michelin Chef Stefan Hartmann! Willkommen Bauhaus. So apparently there is modern cuisine and classic cuisine of Germany, and they are both being served up at Bauhaus right…
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Montay-pool-chee-ano is a grape?!
What the heck is Montay-pool-chee-ano anyways and how do you pronounce it?! Ha ha. I remember when I began learning about wine, I walked into the Italian section of a wine store, and stared blindly. When a clerk would ask if I needed help, I would politely decline and say I was just looking at…
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Lambrusco the sparkling red wine
It’s that time of year when we start to see the outside temperature get cooler, the leaves on the trees start to change color, and the days get slightly shorter. And this is when I start to shift from cool, crisp white and rosé wines to warming, spicy red wines. However, this is also a time…
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