Tag: wine

• 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…

  Donita

  September 21, 2015

  Red Wine, Wine – Italy

  frizzante, italy, lambrusco, sparklingwine, wine

• Where are you Finger Lakes?

  Here’s a question for you… Did you know there was a wine region north of New York City? I mean let’s be honest, I didn’t! So I was super excited to visit this area called Finger Lakes Wine Region and discover what it had to offer. I assume it’s much like someone discovering that BC…

  Donita

  August 19, 2015

  Wine – New York

  bloggers, fingerlakes, newyork, wine

• Bella Sparkling Wines made in BC

  The greatest part of exploring a wine region is coming across a gem. And this winery is definitely on that list! Located in Naramata in the Okanagan Valley in BC, Canada. Most of Naramata sits on a slope facing West to Okanagan Lake, giving it ideal sun exposure and breezes from the lake and mountains…

  Donita

  July 7, 2015

  Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Wine – BC

  bcwine, bella wines, canadian wine, chardonnay, gamay noir, naramata, wine

• 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…

  Donita

  June 29, 2015

  Rosé, Wine – Italy

  antinori, bolgheri, italy, rosato, rosé, wine

• 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…

  Donita

  June 21, 2015

  Rosé, Wine – Spain

  Albillo, Basque, Rosado, Spain, Tempranillo, Txakoli, wine

• 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…

  Donita

  June 15, 2015

  Wine – France, Wine – Italy

  cocktails, Colle Stefano, France, http://grapesandsoda.ca, italy, Roagna, Vancouver, wine