Tag: wine
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Modern German in Gastown
Lucky Vancouver. But do we know we are lucky? There is a new restaurant in town introducing us to modern German cuisine created by (Vancouver’s only resident) 2-star Michelin Chef Stefan Hartmann! Willkommen Bauhaus. So apparently there is modern cuisine and classic cuisine of Germany, and they are both being served up at Bauhaus right…
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Montay-pool-chee-ano is a grape?!
What the heck is Montay-pool-chee-ano anyways and how do you pronounce it?! Ha ha. I remember when I began learning about wine, I walked into the Italian section of a wine store, and stared blindly. When a clerk would ask if I needed help, I would politely decline and say I was just looking at…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
