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Refreshing and Fun White Wines
When you choose a wine to drink, do you base it on the price, the country or the varietal? Maybe it’s one or maybe it’s all 3. Whatever works for you. I choose a wine to drink based on my mood mostly, but now that I know more about wine – certainly the varietal and the…
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What wines I’ve had
Here’s a list of some red wines from 3 very different wine regions I have enjoyed lately… Haywire Syrah 2012 – dry yet juicy with medium body and tannins, with red fruits, and a hint of the farmyard (don’t let that scare you, think hay, earth, and well…farmyard smells!). It had an essence of old world,…
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TWB (The Wine Bar) in Yaletown
Before happy hour was officially launched in Vancouver, there was this quaint, yet modern placed called TWB, attached to Provence Marinaside offering small bites at reasonable prices and specials on wine throughout the week. Did you know this? The room is modern yet welcoming, with a view facing south onto the marina. It offers high…
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Sparkling wine with Crab?
What did you drink at New Years? Was it a beer, white or red wine? I enjoyed a sparkling BC wine with a freshly cooked crab – and it was perfect! But choosing a wine to go with the crab wasn’t as easy as 1,2,3. Mistakes are made with any dish, we just don’t tell you about them.…
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A review of wines tried recently
I thought it was about time I share some wines I’ve enjoyed recently, but just haven’t had the time to share sooner. Alamos Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina When you don’t want the full body, oaked style Chardonnay that sometimes is a butter bomb, opt for Argentina. I find many to be nicely balanced between oak and…
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Happy New Year!
They say whatever you are doing on NYE, is a reflection of what you will be doing the rest of the year. So surround yourself with friends, family, good food and delicious wine (of course).Wishing everyone a healthy, happy new year ahead full of friends, family, love, laughter, success and adventures. And thank you for…
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