Tag: wine
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Two crazy grapes – Manzoni and Malvasia!
I couldn’t not write about two white wines that are embedded in my memory. They’ve both smacked me in the face with the words “um hello, friendly reminder, I’m delicious, now don’t you forget it!”. And it’s true they are. So, I’m writing about them so you will try them too. Birichino Malvasia Bianca Grape variety…
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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.…
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Three beautiful Californian reds
Recently I had a chance to try 3 very cool wines from two small family wineries in California. There are some very cool wines coming out of Cali, that are not the typical Cabernet Sauvignon, etc. If you ever get to stop in at the winery – I am sure you’ll enjoy these wines too!…
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Maui, Tacos and Wine
Ahhhhh, Maui. If there is one thing I love to do, its travel. And who doesn’t like spending a week on a Hawaiian island, where the air is always warm, the sunsets never disappoint and the surf transports you. But this time, I had a goal: to find the best fish tacos on the island.…
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A Wine and Food Adventure in L.A.
When a break is needed from the rain in Vancouver, an easy place to travel to is Los Angeles. And it’s not just sunshine this place offers, expect some outdoor adventure, beach, outdoor markets, fantastic food and wine. Here’s a list of places visited on my last trip to LA… (which 1 year ago in…
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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…
