Tag: France

• A Quick Visit to Paris and Champagne

  

  Well hello there. It’s been a while. But, I’m back. Back from having a little writers block. But the Spring temperatures and sunshine have melted that away. This article has been sitting patiently waiting for me to finish it, so enjoy! Champagne. It’s not just that bubbly which you may think is very expensive and…

  Donita

  March 20, 2019

  Out of Town Adventure, Travel

  champagne, France, Travel

• Rosé wine and me!

  

  I honestly LOVE exploring Rosé wines…. but I suppose that’s no secret. I’ve even created a Facebook Community Page called The Pink Tank – where me and wine friends share reviews on our favourite rosé wines, it’s meant to be fun and unpretentious. Check out some favourites I’ve had… An all-time favourite from France! Cave…

  Donita

  June 26, 2016

  Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Wine – BC, Wine – France, Wine – Spain

  bc, bcwine, canada, chardonnay, France, Gamay, hondarrabi beltza, pinot noir, Rosé, Spain, sparkling, wine

• Spring and Summer Rosé Wines

  

  Hello! Oh my, it’s been a while since I sat down to write a blog post! I’ve been busy with wine sales, studying for a Somm competition for South African wines (didn’t make the cut, but learned a tonne!), applying for scholarship towards wine studies (which I was awarded!) and getting my balcony summer ready.…

  Donita

  May 15, 2016

  Rosé, Wine – BC, Wine – France, Wine – Italy

  barbera, British Columbia, canada, France, gamay noir, groppello, italy, marzemino, nebbiolo, pinot nero, pinot noir, sangiovese, wine

• Champagne and Dim Sum

  

  I’m not sure that I have ever cared if I had an alcoholic beverage when I’ve had dim-sum. Partly because I typically go in the late morning or I’ve been slightly hung over! However, I have changed my mind. I now care. So what happened to change my mind? I attended a dim-sum lunch where Champagne…

  Donita

  January 18, 2016

  Sparkling Wine, Wine – France

  bollinger, champagne, chinese, courtin, dimsum, drappier, fanniere, feuillatte, France, jacquesson, maillart, mandois, peters, roederer

• Winter wines to try from Italy and BC…

  

  What kind of wine do you drink in the winter time? Maybe a big, bold red wine? That seems to be a perception of what one “should” drink. However (and of course), if you ask me that question – I always respond… “I pick wine based on my mood, the weather or where I am”.…

  Donita

  December 21, 2015

  Red Wine, Wine – BC, Wine – Italy

  Alto Adige, France, italy, Marsanne, pinot noir, Roussanne, South Okanagan, Viognier

• 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…

  Donita

  October 31, 2015

  Sparkling Wine, Wine – France

  France, loire valley, muscadet, natural, sparkling, wine