Tag: wine
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Lovely Italian Rosato by Antinori
Again, I was enjoying a Rosato (Rosé) wine from Italy – because it was new and well, because it’s summertime! This producer Antinori has created a lovely wine from South West of Florence near Bolgheri. It is a ‘cru’ rosato (meaning, it’s their top rosato from a special vineyard) made from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet…
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Some Spanish Wines for Summer
This week I am sharing a couple wines I’ve enjoyed from Spain. And they are both such a great discovery! 2012 Valduero Rosado from Ribera Del Duero in Spain This was a very fun find! A blend of Tempranillo and local indigenous grape called Albillo. It’s much darker in color than a typical new world…
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Grapes and Soda in South Granville
Recently me and a friend did a little ‘culinary tour’ in Vancouver, one of our stops was the newly opened Grapes & Soda, on 6th Ave at Granville Street in the neighbourhood of ‘South Granville’ just outside of downtown and Kitsilano. It’s a small space right beside the restaurant: The Farmer’s Apprentice (same owners and same…
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An Italian Rosato Perfect for Summer!
I’m cheating a little today with my post. I’ve recently started another blog with a wine friend called ‘The Pink Tank’ – it’s a collective of wine bloggers sharing their favourite rosé wines from Canada and the USA. I wrote the post below for that site just a couple of weeks ago. But, it’s a great…
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