tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41127398378613451202024-03-26T23:37:08.241-07:00Wine And Then SommMy journey to complete my WSET level 2 and my WSET 3 certifications was populated with many tastings and bottles of fine wine. In the older posts, read about my journey in this blog that featured wines in both of the courses. Now that I have completed my WSET 3, I now use this as a place to review and talk about different wines that I am currently drinking as well as wineries that I visit in my new role as a private Wine Tour Guide.Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-60016957509592823682023-12-03T10:42:00.004-08:002023-12-03T10:42:59.349-08:00Time to Taste a Wine of La Mancha!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimxGJ9kMw5Cf8rjpbgH7niT5a7-oVqQPOoI58utitMK-Geg4ri_MR5PDMvPNucuDPcYqmS8Q-sdHBmslY5J_ECwcSOYccBRxEeL7doOh89Oe1eIRlHbKBYbz9C5eCKnZy8qtrl8pG0kuiEMAzsbdPtw2kSVo_eZLxlWWnjD_llnwMKVXiMFcNIkbiu0HU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimxGJ9kMw5Cf8rjpbgH7niT5a7-oVqQPOoI58utitMK-Geg4ri_MR5PDMvPNucuDPcYqmS8Q-sdHBmslY5J_ECwcSOYccBRxEeL7doOh89Oe1eIRlHbKBYbz9C5eCKnZy8qtrl8pG0kuiEMAzsbdPtw2kSVo_eZLxlWWnjD_llnwMKVXiMFcNIkbiu0HU" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">This time we try a delicious, food friendly Tempranillo from the Castilla La Mancha region of central Spain. El Tocador was the name of a knight and this 2018 El Tocador is a tribute to his legendary grape growing prowess! </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tj4aZjl4HuE" width="320" youtube-src-id="Tj4aZjl4HuE"></iframe></div><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-51905890726972858142023-11-29T10:52:00.004-08:002023-11-29T10:52:49.689-08:00Time to Taste a Portuguese Red Blend from the Dǎo - under $20!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnKgFxZ8iNUai5VV0ZYZVioCugD3LxS-Xrqja0XWK3EebykpbG6TFI1_6JnFAmQqaUaAAGmnbsG180iQSxu4-L5mFHHO1gpewIObA4EQZ0cfwATlL2ydITVq4K6gX0VduRujqcspyRs7K0qRhopkM6BAAuvEGMLlr9lAv_HUrMnTcFI4HECYVWwd29E0/s720/square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnKgFxZ8iNUai5VV0ZYZVioCugD3LxS-Xrqja0XWK3EebykpbG6TFI1_6JnFAmQqaUaAAGmnbsG180iQSxu4-L5mFHHO1gpewIObA4EQZ0cfwATlL2ydITVq4K6gX0VduRujqcspyRs7K0qRhopkM6BAAuvEGMLlr9lAv_HUrMnTcFI4HECYVWwd29E0/s320/square.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>This time we taste a delicious red wine blend (Pedra Cancela) from the Dǎo region of Portugal featuring the Touriga Nacional grape. This red wine, a 2018 Pedra Cancela Winemaker's Selection, is tasty and less than $20!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bswUDULv3QU" width="320" youtube-src-id="bswUDULv3QU"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-88228227357083861972023-11-18T16:42:00.000-08:002023-11-18T16:42:01.475-08:00Revival to Renaissance - Arneis White Wine from Italy <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnb-EWbJQ2ynNqC_hRxQyPCio6l_64ljHcefMaqNuA7BW1JmeLygJIkmbbjsouUqwbZa1L70nP4CJYkG7oB5Cz3m-M8X2zOxqSJNnDZV5WX0xoUH7fI8eFz_36O6AWZyE0FZ9ppc-AKZvTHI24TxD2UOSxcUHqWO5JbbsVjQyvZb-QFJ_DUIX_sDcoN2E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnb-EWbJQ2ynNqC_hRxQyPCio6l_64ljHcefMaqNuA7BW1JmeLygJIkmbbjsouUqwbZa1L70nP4CJYkG7oB5Cz3m-M8X2zOxqSJNnDZV5WX0xoUH7fI8eFz_36O6AWZyE0FZ9ppc-AKZvTHI24TxD2UOSxcUHqWO5JbbsVjQyvZb-QFJ_DUIX_sDcoN2E" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Arneis is yet another wonderful grape from Italy which makes wonderful white wine from the famous Piedmont region of Italy. </p><p>This “little rascal” is difficult to grow but has a unique taste and is a refreshing food wine!</p><p>Check out the video for this<b> 2022 Broccotondo Langhe Arneis</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B09MQL22W2A" width="320" youtube-src-id="B09MQL22W2A"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-89114461122365248922023-10-27T15:48:00.001-07:002023-10-27T16:48:51.691-07:00Italian Wines of the Okanagan - A Labour of Love<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkN9yEfqFnoWHE2dVEFvv6gH5-Hvfp70YIbqcvioKoc0agwM3d5jWTyQ1th4i1hJQGpXv-aqu4CPv46mJdLoR2p2oiDjG5nVHN-JCcvdv6bPUZytG0plfeXWzgfwaInPvfJGvtbjOe3ER-KP7f6-pB9b7jDuOPdbKF9hbtNszzFrhBH-YfbRf4-7KEIKI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1151" data-original-width="1920" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkN9yEfqFnoWHE2dVEFvv6gH5-Hvfp70YIbqcvioKoc0agwM3d5jWTyQ1th4i1hJQGpXv-aqu4CPv46mJdLoR2p2oiDjG5nVHN-JCcvdv6bPUZytG0plfeXWzgfwaInPvfJGvtbjOe3ER-KP7f6-pB9b7jDuOPdbKF9hbtNszzFrhBH-YfbRf4-7KEIKI=w400-h240" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">On Wednesday (October 25), I attended an event called the<b> Italian Wines of the Okanagan: Un Lavoro d’Amore - A Labour of Love </b>at the Laurel Packing House in Kelowna. The purpose of the evening, sponsored by the Kelowna Italian Club, was to highlight the many Okanagan wines that are made with Italian grapes. It was a very enjoyable evening that included some new grapes that I had never tried (or seen for that matter). </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKujFpTBAw2Du5LCLrXOJhLCkxaj-GEYdVH_tWJJc6RClCDSWSFqewj3O393k6HA_0a844DimLT638B0RgceLWDVWPyWp6KBaPL01X_xafWmoo6kvaMzALAKeP_2c6Ik93DDuejbkBPySAvFkeCgml3_nlILjjsjNL5_-9sgfkCD-Y3h-NrrfSqeRpYyE/s1280/italian%20wine%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKujFpTBAw2Du5LCLrXOJhLCkxaj-GEYdVH_tWJJc6RClCDSWSFqewj3O393k6HA_0a844DimLT638B0RgceLWDVWPyWp6KBaPL01X_xafWmoo6kvaMzALAKeP_2c6Ik93DDuejbkBPySAvFkeCgml3_nlILjjsjNL5_-9sgfkCD-Y3h-NrrfSqeRpYyE/s320/italian%20wine%20-%201.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />After a glass of welcome wine (a Pet Nat from <a href="https://www.sperlingvineyards.com">Sperling</a> vineyard - tastes like a natural ferment) and some schmoozing, we sat down for the welcome presentation. The guest panel featured John Schreiner, a famous Okanagan wine author (actually, the most prolific Canadian wine writer) who is one of the premier wine critics in BC, Luke Whittall, another wine author who has written a great history of the Okanagan wine industry called Valleys of Wine, Simone Castellarin, from Italy, who is an expert on Italian wines and is the Canadian Chair of Viticulture at UBC, and the pseudo host, Donna Senese, the Associate Undergraduate Dean of UBCO, who is admittedly not a big wine expert but did a great job of hosting. <br />The panel gave an excellent overview of the history of wine in the Okanagan and its Italian roots. They then proceeded to taste their way through five or six of the wines that we were going to have the opportunity to try. All were very good to excellent according to these experts and they weren’t wrong!<br />After the panel, we were given the chance to drink and have a wine pairing with most of the wines. <br />I didn’t do a detailed tasting nor keep detailed notes, nor take a bunch of photos, but I did jot down a few comments when I returned home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-xKH-lwQwb1vLpjyYWwI4xTfqogwwljFrtGs88EG1uYqtT52eH2O6BWnxLzmxnwH0xGwcFHlSgjtS6PlT33RkxfNx9BzmVZY4TDcs9ZU-gxuTH3d7FVXFFGS9kTVZt-f4Z86640XhHgVW9Lh66YX2U2QRua_o9DtpE_pBCr7epPz7pq0q84Zdm6QXTY/s680/arneis.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-xKH-lwQwb1vLpjyYWwI4xTfqogwwljFrtGs88EG1uYqtT52eH2O6BWnxLzmxnwH0xGwcFHlSgjtS6PlT33RkxfNx9BzmVZY4TDcs9ZU-gxuTH3d7FVXFFGS9kTVZt-f4Z86640XhHgVW9Lh66YX2U2QRua_o9DtpE_pBCr7epPz7pq0q84Zdm6QXTY/s320/arneis.png" width="188" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mooncurser.com/Buy-Wine/All-Wines">Mooncurser </a>- I love Mooncurser and their wines. They have numerous wines that are rare to see in the Okanagan (Tannat, Touriga Nacional) and their Dolcetto (which I’ve had many times before) is as good as Dolcetto I’ve had from Italy. The wine that I tried was the 2022 Arneis ($30), a white wine grape. It was a crisp, delicious white that has a distinctive flavour and is very food friendly. It was paired with Pernod Prawns which were very tasty and I really enjoyed as I like the anisette flavour the Pernod gave them. </div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnei3_yHkwDxwzvdRp5Fwcp6MKeWAGqC7XTUNzvMQtR7nVcSv_YmUd1hRWW-FHMXj1TFgT4vkDC1VLCRahJxQwo06iOuGwrpjfPKlK-RiOcedXbjnUpHQd2FJE1vU952H-Tp-3p8VJ6wXR0SrW6jgw2eaRixnj2TkZsoqxLn610tLN2fM6hyphenhyphenNDevx8YY/s450/Stag%20Dolcetto-250450-GWAXXK.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnei3_yHkwDxwzvdRp5Fwcp6MKeWAGqC7XTUNzvMQtR7nVcSv_YmUd1hRWW-FHMXj1TFgT4vkDC1VLCRahJxQwo06iOuGwrpjfPKlK-RiOcedXbjnUpHQd2FJE1vU952H-Tp-3p8VJ6wXR0SrW6jgw2eaRixnj2TkZsoqxLn610tLN2fM6hyphenhyphenNDevx8YY/s320/Stag%20Dolcetto-250450-GWAXXK.jpeg" width="178" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Speaking of Dolcetto, our next winery was<a href="https://www.stagshollowwinery.com"> Stags Hollow</a>. I have had great wines from there and sometimes wines that were a bit blah but the two wines we tried were very nice. First was their 2020 Dolcetto ($26) which is unoaked so a bit more subdued and fruitier than others I have tried but still very tasty. </div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiDwHVdP2PFsLjZ75V0UgWNgnoZyb97X-ARtY1C88Nkzyd_8Khe-3spxXh_UB98O9j73UvAALb8FISu_YsRENWbC5La7hoRerIyqF08gpxhmsgzMBtZ2CrqIM5DXENcpwipcVLwl3tinX-LLmqByzjBbYsZmjRHhnln281zEdYDNKE3IU8DbcbA-mpeo/s450/Stag%20teroldego-250450-FDOZYQ.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiDwHVdP2PFsLjZ75V0UgWNgnoZyb97X-ARtY1C88Nkzyd_8Khe-3spxXh_UB98O9j73UvAALb8FISu_YsRENWbC5La7hoRerIyqF08gpxhmsgzMBtZ2CrqIM5DXENcpwipcVLwl3tinX-LLmqByzjBbYsZmjRHhnln281zEdYDNKE3IU8DbcbA-mpeo/s320/Stag%20teroldego-250450-FDOZYQ.jpeg" width="178" /></a></div><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">Then we tried their 2021 Teroldero ($35), a grape I haven’t hear of, that was quite purple and tasted of dark fruits and some tannins. I really enjoyed this one! The food pairing was with the Dolcetto and was a Polpette which is pork and veal meatballs in a marinara sauce with asagio cheese. Yum!</div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH089wJsy_Hb7hSfYXEKGTSlCZbBB57Y0F-zxSg17CB0WQ8tnia6KEufLhLRD43EQvomURn1VAKuz3EPtxX7KmQaJ8BgTgVQhT0L3BTzZDXSnwyEUSPTgW2y-EBCpR-Twx1YkSlO8SGnawBqZpiLtEBKPYh5FJRFV1VgIihO7wRIp4mNVPyPqMmHUpTZc/s593/sandhill%20barbera.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="433" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH089wJsy_Hb7hSfYXEKGTSlCZbBB57Y0F-zxSg17CB0WQ8tnia6KEufLhLRD43EQvomURn1VAKuz3EPtxX7KmQaJ8BgTgVQhT0L3BTzZDXSnwyEUSPTgW2y-EBCpR-Twx1YkSlO8SGnawBqZpiLtEBKPYh5FJRFV1VgIihO7wRIp4mNVPyPqMmHUpTZc/s320/sandhill%20barbera.png" width="234" /></a></div>Next up was <a href="https://www.sandhillwines.ca">Sandhill</a> - honestly a winery that I have stayed away from since we moved to Kelowna. It is a bit tainted in my mind due to the fact that it began as Calona wines which was good because they helped begin the Okanagan wine industry but is also bad because much of their wine was terrible. However their 2018 Barbera ($40) was sooooo good! I’ve only had Barbera from Italy so I was delighted to try an Okanagan version and it was not disappointing. It was a super food friendly red with lots of red fruits like cherry and strawberry. It was paired with brisket bites which were just fine. <p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTPXuDBpFCac_71wG25-RhU9YkFLNNnQe9yg0eGWVvakjn4JIGLH0HudaH1gdXmAv4kdrwIpmSkasmCKhrVyEtfyJ8jHTniDcBGuZBktWm4ck-eA_F0GnBwphuABfNfTTiKE3lNsfrBtW9bWBWixBOh9S6NdKUsUwMNhHE28Q-2Z7y8PlgNufL8328gk/s1000/BC%202021-sb-nebbiolo-1697758631242.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTPXuDBpFCac_71wG25-RhU9YkFLNNnQe9yg0eGWVvakjn4JIGLH0HudaH1gdXmAv4kdrwIpmSkasmCKhrVyEtfyJ8jHTniDcBGuZBktWm4ck-eA_F0GnBwphuABfNfTTiKE3lNsfrBtW9bWBWixBOh9S6NdKUsUwMNhHE28Q-2Z7y8PlgNufL8328gk/s320/BC%202021-sb-nebbiolo-1697758631242.png" width="240" /></a></div>Time for another double! <a href="https://blastedchurch.com">Blasted Church</a> had two diametrically opposed wines (in my mind). The first was one of my favourite grapes, a 2021 Small Blessing Nebbiolo ($40). It was as full of tannins as the Italian versions I have had, but it still packs a punch for a wine that looks like a mild pinot! <p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQalws5OINf5CMz4dIeFgsCl3FHIRMoQTHyzhfbYnrJBIkUzzY-wwOMJWyNMJ77KfW0YvZ4_a_IjDsKfQzEwi13-nZfUrV_aVo5KbE3wXqsdcqDUpcmPvuykUhJvtkrwlbBKUwEXZw17C15mgYZMgqhrYJp6JgRd2b3lNaHLiigLNANyCIZrJZ4QQF_vo/s1000/BC-lagrein-1680652349743.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQalws5OINf5CMz4dIeFgsCl3FHIRMoQTHyzhfbYnrJBIkUzzY-wwOMJWyNMJ77KfW0YvZ4_a_IjDsKfQzEwi13-nZfUrV_aVo5KbE3wXqsdcqDUpcmPvuykUhJvtkrwlbBKUwEXZw17C15mgYZMgqhrYJp6JgRd2b3lNaHLiigLNANyCIZrJZ4QQF_vo/s320/BC-lagrein-1680652349743.png" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">Second was the 2020 Small Blessings Lagrein ($40) (another grape I hadn’t heard of) which seemed the opposite as it was low in tannins and a fruity, flavourful wine. It was a beautiful purple colour as well! The food pairing for the Nebbiolo was with the Orecchiette Ragu (the pasta is called ear pasta because of its shape) which was one of the two best pairings of the evening!</div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwPj3luJWe5wH8ACyRvgpYtDO1wJ_lPcuVFxzS3CeU5TpdR1Z1hXZvGGACeKpfPYRZhlTmpij4-LAr8cykgkilosqx0wibofber-0BdbJoJWjWSimxLZgPDVoJHWVoRyNAIJVdWuUHz_xKHpmILSTyG4ArDtoXTplZA6E0kmtIA8PZrZHEeMBXeKDoj-4/s500/Dangelo.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwPj3luJWe5wH8ACyRvgpYtDO1wJ_lPcuVFxzS3CeU5TpdR1Z1hXZvGGACeKpfPYRZhlTmpij4-LAr8cykgkilosqx0wibofber-0BdbJoJWjWSimxLZgPDVoJHWVoRyNAIJVdWuUHz_xKHpmILSTyG4ArDtoXTplZA6E0kmtIA8PZrZHEeMBXeKDoj-4/s320/Dangelo.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.dangelowinery.com">D’Angelo</a> winery is located in Naramata bench. I was lucky enough to speak to the winemaker and he is originally from the Abruzzo region of Italy and his Montepulciano (probably around $40) did not disappoint! He is on the bench between the road and the lake (a location he waited a long time to purchase) and so his crop of grapes are just fine this year, despite the cold snap last winter, thanks to the warming lake influence. Unfortunately I couldn’t find the vintage or price of this one so it must be a very new release or a wine club exclusive. This wine is a beautiful, tasty red that is so food friendly and paired well with a salami and pepperoni pizza. Delicioso! </div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXc5vh5mKSkDFyurupcYbMPfWVkRy1kr99Wdwam9_8qPhkktCLIvwNzh0Tc0SHLbwCkvnEvltRiDwn6Q_OqU8ThH8iriAfWHRpyEEBdyb7qIsRAwdaVn2oldGxmm4oSrZyXXfhNuna_RDEz6w7gAyJgv-kuKTLtbR_SHG9G1K6iDe2GEE4JcIK-Y6-ZeI/s600/BON%20BArbera.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="399" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXc5vh5mKSkDFyurupcYbMPfWVkRy1kr99Wdwam9_8qPhkktCLIvwNzh0Tc0SHLbwCkvnEvltRiDwn6Q_OqU8ThH8iriAfWHRpyEEBdyb7qIsRAwdaVn2oldGxmm4oSrZyXXfhNuna_RDEz6w7gAyJgv-kuKTLtbR_SHG9G1K6iDe2GEE4JcIK-Y6-ZeI/s320/BON%20BArbera.png" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.bonamicicellars.com">Bonamici</a> had two wines - the first was another 2021 Barbera (wine club exclusive) which was also delicious - and cried out for food! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhba4WdOfwZ8gPlLSeh2PzQB2DN1sCHS40krJx4RFBVd0Ynesn2ydonAKB59xdSShjYXcAOVuNoC3f8fbTXe-pgytgOIaFSe7ud-4kJkhT87IpnHNPPREAAW2hI4W8MjBZs8fAUA_diCuY3S9POaVIk_BGU_sXtM35_XwXq-7V8yMuugGIS0MI66JgHdA/s600/sangggg.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="399" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhba4WdOfwZ8gPlLSeh2PzQB2DN1sCHS40krJx4RFBVd0Ynesn2ydonAKB59xdSShjYXcAOVuNoC3f8fbTXe-pgytgOIaFSe7ud-4kJkhT87IpnHNPPREAAW2hI4W8MjBZs8fAUA_diCuY3S9POaVIk_BGU_sXtM35_XwXq-7V8yMuugGIS0MI66JgHdA/s320/sangggg.png" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The other was their 2021 Sangiovese (also a wine club exclusive)- a classic Italian food wine - that was very versatile in that it could go with so many different food dishes. The Barbera was paired with an Arancini - one of my favourite Italian snacks - and stood up well to the tastiness. </div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAEz0A79Vcku4BhuVBRiR8GkM6TrBtto64gF-6JFkONtc_Ld2rw4gkBrDQoFG7do3vR-Q4hXo301lqGjZttqcIMgjWwfLzxs74LmaeF8XKLVpzaeYwbUQrfQZ6zW32WF-RV8WLzjCINJLSqIEBTIZhFgi98JFDT8L6zggmyu7htI-ToliC5lPKyzKm5U/s1667/high%20note.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1667" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAEz0A79Vcku4BhuVBRiR8GkM6TrBtto64gF-6JFkONtc_Ld2rw4gkBrDQoFG7do3vR-Q4hXo301lqGjZttqcIMgjWwfLzxs74LmaeF8XKLVpzaeYwbUQrfQZ6zW32WF-RV8WLzjCINJLSqIEBTIZhFgi98JFDT8L6zggmyu7htI-ToliC5lPKyzKm5U/s320/high%20note.png" width="96" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><a href="https://www.highnoteestatewinery.com">High Note</a> is a newer winery that I hadn’t heard of before. They served a Super Tuscan (Italian grapes mixed with Bordeaux grapes) which was super delicious. The 2021 Cadenza ($40) is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon and was a delicious melange of dark fruits and oak. It was paired with the pork tenderloin which was my other food favourite and paring favourite. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRl3lbmOyUHdbRjEc4zKMtoYrup3f5RQ79pxuQE0Utpa0vdczbqaQ2FVQFhg-_ot4NsCxjCwsdz5aytfbghmNgxyBzYGEm8l57YRga1vldzvTJNKYtI3kbKDdAzWeQuaFfvq7CXeSI-m6HXIggJAnet5jP5OZiVOQtO4zJsylUxLJaDkut8iO4ufoyN8M/s2560/fortis.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1703" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRl3lbmOyUHdbRjEc4zKMtoYrup3f5RQ79pxuQE0Utpa0vdczbqaQ2FVQFhg-_ot4NsCxjCwsdz5aytfbghmNgxyBzYGEm8l57YRga1vldzvTJNKYtI3kbKDdAzWeQuaFfvq7CXeSI-m6HXIggJAnet5jP5OZiVOQtO4zJsylUxLJaDkut8iO4ufoyN8M/s320/fortis.jpeg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Our final tasting was the <a href="https://lastella.ca">La Stella </a>2021 Fortissimo ($36) which was another wonderful Super Tuscan (Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Sangiovese). This one was so good that it made me want to go back to Italy. Many years ago, before I knew a lot about wine, I was in Tuscany staying at a farmhouse that made Sassicaia - which was a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and is considered one of the first Super Tuscans. Now, I want to return to Tuscany and try many more of the Super Tuscans!! The wine pairing was supposed to be with their Pinot Grigio but the chicken breast with lemon sauce - which was delicious - was just fine with the Fortissimo! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />It was a wonderful night out. Tickets were $75 which I thought was well worth it for the many sampling of food and wine as well as an expert panel to kick things off. And now, when people say that they want to taste Italian wines, I know were I am going to take them!</div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div><br /></div>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-80071436400436481692023-08-24T19:14:00.000-07:002023-08-24T19:14:00.928-07:00Time to Taste White Wine from the Hills of Bordeaux<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXOqUrf2bkM4yoxjEvNWXuwy_1zqgQJaAB5Dk9fuWxIPz_dG2OPmf_5P_e3sa3KujhA70crkq4ro5w17SreDZidTyG_Bw5bh1NMe1-WfbYWz2pDKFJmxopeGkwHDdflRz8YLqEX12O6FOfDRVSXAMezNRLzbvgrdN2eYH_IRSCTk9U-M8hQ_Ggs1VO0M/s720/splash%20square.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXOqUrf2bkM4yoxjEvNWXuwy_1zqgQJaAB5Dk9fuWxIPz_dG2OPmf_5P_e3sa3KujhA70crkq4ro5w17SreDZidTyG_Bw5bh1NMe1-WfbYWz2pDKFJmxopeGkwHDdflRz8YLqEX12O6FOfDRVSXAMezNRLzbvgrdN2eYH_IRSCTk9U-M8hQ_Ggs1VO0M/s320/splash%20square.jpg"/></a></div>
This time we taste a typical Bordeaux white wine which is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
Chateau Puyanche has been in the family for five generations and makes wine in Bordeaux. After trying this white Bordeaux, why not check out some of the white Bordeaux blends in the Okanagan?
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="g2qKIiEbWGk" width="320" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g2qKIiEbWGk"></iframe></div>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-51975045699094093742023-08-07T17:04:00.002-07:002023-08-07T17:04:39.169-07:00Time to Taste some Baby Brunello<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcrRJEe_sc270nC_-4GM4plYtnEzZEcwaLmtBOH4DNoLSSmnFwo2kpfjFGqs8yb-Gbr_MeNV2PUlcQKhVJr8t0WFGKxlharxBiuB2pEWE84XTSZF3YFRyrvf-Hox2WOSjqBqg-Gz41InVkO7gzo7YOLA2Dr6VFF5Su5XuVmNS1XdsMY4s2QcZMyXp7k5c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcrRJEe_sc270nC_-4GM4plYtnEzZEcwaLmtBOH4DNoLSSmnFwo2kpfjFGqs8yb-Gbr_MeNV2PUlcQKhVJr8t0WFGKxlharxBiuB2pEWE84XTSZF3YFRyrvf-Hox2WOSjqBqg-Gz41InVkO7gzo7YOLA2Dr6VFF5Su5XuVmNS1XdsMY4s2QcZMyXp7k5c" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 19.9px;">This 2019 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino is truly an amazing Sangiovese from the heart of Tuscany.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 19.9px;"> </span><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19.9px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19.9px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The area is one of the best regions in Italy - and has some of the most expensive wines - but Rossi di Montalcino is an affordable, Italian red, perfect with food!</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19.9px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S484-Q7yOeQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="S484-Q7yOeQ"></iframe></div><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19.9px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-19649828504027439012023-07-30T15:52:00.001-07:002023-07-30T15:52:06.805-07:00Time to Taste - A Sémillon from the Central Valley of Chile <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBvABjerxXGzb_aeWNqqeryduYcBHTlRKoWoVn_EIdMMowc4_yYTLF28N-6bllXp_ZEcrnDyNJ2IQE5tr_LorOkAMzOvw9xm8Dck-gMfOZVigMkYinnxhFlE9Lg-SF4MdL_geAXSimJ-C51kGVuuOaEWZpAgZmSbhyUJ4S_YDzwhu2YBgnOyUcALfFRNI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBvABjerxXGzb_aeWNqqeryduYcBHTlRKoWoVn_EIdMMowc4_yYTLF28N-6bllXp_ZEcrnDyNJ2IQE5tr_LorOkAMzOvw9xm8Dck-gMfOZVigMkYinnxhFlE9Lg-SF4MdL_geAXSimJ-C51kGVuuOaEWZpAgZmSbhyUJ4S_YDzwhu2YBgnOyUcALfFRNI" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Sémillon for $20? That’s a great price! But how did this Chilean Sémillon (a 2022 Morande Valle Del Maule Sémillon) from the Valle del Maule stack up? Watch the video! </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/12GtAFljFJ4" width="320" youtube-src-id="12GtAFljFJ4"></iframe></div><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-24677530518855059132023-07-06T15:04:00.001-07:002023-07-06T15:04:08.713-07:00Time to Taste some Angel Wine from Spain<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkNALjGyXOhk0D9l0fwqXVRgz4fkqszIOxVqf-U9XOqaI8PMQiz6WGPBAW0VF8LrvZQheN4u2rRGPVqddudu3ry36Kp-RP2DnL-ISPL87himrwyfebZmglhN-7Zmq1vxH_XA1RSEl55JBSKZIJb_xNPFs0FFKidtjej85L957WaZxyRto1Kx4w8bhP_c/s720/square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkNALjGyXOhk0D9l0fwqXVRgz4fkqszIOxVqf-U9XOqaI8PMQiz6WGPBAW0VF8LrvZQheN4u2rRGPVqddudu3ry36Kp-RP2DnL-ISPL87himrwyfebZmglhN-7Zmq1vxH_XA1RSEl55JBSKZIJb_xNPFs0FFKidtjej85L957WaZxyRto1Kx4w8bhP_c/s320/square.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18.1px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">This time we taste a Tempranillo from the Ribera del Duero in Spain. The Pago Del Cielo Celeste Crianza was aged for 12 months in oak and longer in the bottle. Pago Del Cielo means money from Heaven and this wine seems made by the angels!</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18.1px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18.1px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Ribera del Duero is located along the Duero (or Douro) River in the Meseta Central or central plateau of Spain. It is home to a 115 km by 35 km strip of vineyard that stretches along the Duero River basin. It is one of the highest vineyards in the northern hemisphere and is well known for high quality grapes.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18.1px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AOXMYUgKhuo" width="320" youtube-src-id="AOXMYUgKhuo"></iframe></div><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 18.1px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-39018400154264299602023-06-11T15:11:00.002-07:002023-06-11T15:11:15.262-07:00Time to Taste a Delicious Rhone Red Blend for under $20!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNZYXEjua2E7ebu3ntEafhPkmVxPbNpB_Jaf-jd5lExGdU3B6nc8c0zLXsaWJt3T9LhlNoLJxj1wZ2YoOfoxeCHAQd1E7PP3YEId-k09hDtwvrn6k93anjUejxypz3CmKVUm3yMvqOxjcfLTp5ydOJ9oKtG1Lai-S1CcoxMjDlyA-43W9R567qyJIw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNZYXEjua2E7ebu3ntEafhPkmVxPbNpB_Jaf-jd5lExGdU3B6nc8c0zLXsaWJt3T9LhlNoLJxj1wZ2YoOfoxeCHAQd1E7PP3YEId-k09hDtwvrn6k93anjUejxypz3CmKVUm3yMvqOxjcfLTp5ydOJ9oKtG1Lai-S1CcoxMjDlyA-43W9R567qyJIw" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">This time we try an Ogier Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre blend from the Southern Rhone. And for just $19! </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y3vWli3nOMA" width="320" youtube-src-id="Y3vWli3nOMA"></iframe></div><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-79531564073013081182023-06-01T17:28:00.001-07:002023-06-01T17:28:18.321-07:00Time to Taste a Vinho Verde from Portugal - it's not Green, but it is Delicious!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHk7uCyo_YB6CaNhogG0SiNcf9NyWd0VmFlVE5xnKqwnnfhyAz7kTo4LJTaic9WoWgrOfHd4xMFfHEtxfY_CnJE8QYZFR___3DkfnwLaSkdT-0ion_m3QZL9-xk6tDRwFB9tX2EyjXuIg4TiXAOwUK0Onlb4Zknk7zO7SIrphB3-6ubMcfQPMPom_n" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHk7uCyo_YB6CaNhogG0SiNcf9NyWd0VmFlVE5xnKqwnnfhyAz7kTo4LJTaic9WoWgrOfHd4xMFfHEtxfY_CnJE8QYZFR___3DkfnwLaSkdT-0ion_m3QZL9-xk6tDRwFB9tX2EyjXuIg4TiXAOwUK0Onlb4Zknk7zO7SIrphB3-6ubMcfQPMPom_n" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p> This time we try a Vinho Verde from Portugal - a crisp, fresh white wine that is perfect for summer! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mbnNVqYOeUg" width="320" youtube-src-id="mbnNVqYOeUg"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-75568700537716554692023-05-24T13:47:00.002-07:002023-05-24T13:47:55.033-07:00Time to Taste a Karp Riesling from the Mosel, Germany<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOzWkT-E2y-GvmDbz3g9aoMHyvzxLxff9I_IL8dTZwGDk1Gs6qJxXAG9bXMwqEzRFUTZMj-Cqq1UDavcMSxL9Ke4Ow5pxBFm44X6Ty_njpTLeJZdnwBM5u2AGua60XM5BLAioWgaWD1xvTkioKWtlN_52qQubBhgh2yqahX6eM84CgDoblUOXvCMZo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOzWkT-E2y-GvmDbz3g9aoMHyvzxLxff9I_IL8dTZwGDk1Gs6qJxXAG9bXMwqEzRFUTZMj-Cqq1UDavcMSxL9Ke4Ow5pxBFm44X6Ty_njpTLeJZdnwBM5u2AGua60XM5BLAioWgaWD1xvTkioKWtlN_52qQubBhgh2yqahX6eM84CgDoblUOXvCMZo" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Carp, the fish,</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">live in Mosel River, but Karp, the Riesling, is grown on the steep</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">slopes of the Mosel. This off dry wine for $21 is an enjoyable white that pairs with</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">a lot of different food.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x74zqfS93s0" width="320" youtube-src-id="x74zqfS93s0"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><p></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-64563856021004590782023-05-12T09:14:00.002-07:002023-05-12T09:14:19.381-07:00Time to Taste a Tasty French Red from the Rhone Valley<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYlJ51p5aRj93Sbx5JGlBdZ-VzH4zdPmtgkcE4ZHxWsUKJM-c8chI76F4lhQvNEe4n2qjLDVYP2Jwip11I3kHQc69l-vIpW8YfwaIlpmP71THJtuTanRo3BzjDWU-8dd-2moyT3vTcLkcxeN1OSfkm5sVWmzMwDoJbeOkjw2Zf1hu4gy4_yYkEZR4b" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYlJ51p5aRj93Sbx5JGlBdZ-VzH4zdPmtgkcE4ZHxWsUKJM-c8chI76F4lhQvNEe4n2qjLDVYP2Jwip11I3kHQc69l-vIpW8YfwaIlpmP71THJtuTanRo3BzjDWU-8dd-2moyT3vTcLkcxeN1OSfkm5sVWmzMwDoJbeOkjw2Zf1hu4gy4_yYkEZR4b" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">This time we follow the Rhone Ranger to the Southern Rhone Valley of France for a tasty M. Chapoutier red blend.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Belleruche is a great wine for pairing with many different foods and is also excellent on its own!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jguMSPhufl8" width="320" youtube-src-id="jguMSPhufl8"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-68945053517284752152023-05-05T14:52:00.002-07:002023-05-05T14:52:15.038-07:00Time to Taste an Amazing French Red Blend from Corbières, Land of the Knights!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCjhJ83bU16mdoMu-Ja2ijQ3ko0ft-TjmW3nPzX4trmqKrmVWbEsnApRAMXvgA2Wc9cSoDfIrH-Z-OXkGG1PoiCUGPnRrUAPd_xemnh7mZ7sonqE47H3fOb8pjSzOQzayPouFDX-Y_7iQCxlRG1fD3mIzblFfdI9W1TxnvNsaF-3WWQB_14AHPnpeM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCjhJ83bU16mdoMu-Ja2ijQ3ko0ft-TjmW3nPzX4trmqKrmVWbEsnApRAMXvgA2Wc9cSoDfIrH-Z-OXkGG1PoiCUGPnRrUAPd_xemnh7mZ7sonqE47H3fOb8pjSzOQzayPouFDX-Y_7iQCxlRG1fD3mIzblFfdI9W1TxnvNsaF-3WWQB_14AHPnpeM" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 22.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">This time we taste a 2019 Gerard Bertrand blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre from Corbières, in the South of France. GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) wines are known for their fruity aromas and taste, as well as dried sage, pepper and herbs. Does this wine fit the profile?</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 22.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 22.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The wine is name An 806 for the first known year of the Castle of Peyrepertuse which was a hermitage of the Cathar Knights.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 22.4px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cIIHvS2n55A" width="320" youtube-src-id="cIIHvS2n55A"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p> </p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-17069148212484525982023-04-01T14:21:00.003-07:002023-04-01T14:21:48.123-07:00Time to Taste Ethical, Artistic, and Unoaked Chenin Blanc from South Africa<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoFS8r4ZZsj_u-Rv4_k88WId6Nw-fimwYNST5HGLVA_Y-tD8F78halajXsJ592yZIh__4AbYN8DnGV1snnMlEPM1AVmFHn-_HDoxI5EJdKHZVxoFNDwkN7i0PlyHoewikk4MPIMebD2CWrrXuXVsq84l1f0e_cRHf1rB2pR6oILYJZvd6R1jTGtNoI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoFS8r4ZZsj_u-Rv4_k88WId6Nw-fimwYNST5HGLVA_Y-tD8F78halajXsJ592yZIh__4AbYN8DnGV1snnMlEPM1AVmFHn-_HDoxI5EJdKHZVxoFNDwkN7i0PlyHoewikk4MPIMebD2CWrrXuXVsq84l1f0e_cRHf1rB2pR6oILYJZvd6R1jTGtNoI" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">This 2021 Spier Chenin Blanc is a great deal at just $15 - but is it worth it? Watch the video! </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G1yCBePYt9Y" width="320" youtube-src-id="G1yCBePYt9Y"></iframe></div><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-55189654965736740932023-03-18T16:21:00.002-07:002023-03-18T16:21:20.842-07:00Time to Taste a $15 White Wine from Portugal<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxRVL6zhIo0T84-WZdMw_QEDn5kC6o6d5W-eSQ-lfjInfe6DD9CfrQf5WdtaAzhOTiZuex2anzSwO5wv2FpTyMLhC4swtnF7j_9OzJhj7PxhrJeBsFuTek-aFX1IbJg3inJtfuiUzdozTfSUgl7z1Lbnyk8G-OT6kCPfAvXZzc9jOpRFr1_rL87mN/s720/splash%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxRVL6zhIo0T84-WZdMw_QEDn5kC6o6d5W-eSQ-lfjInfe6DD9CfrQf5WdtaAzhOTiZuex2anzSwO5wv2FpTyMLhC4swtnF7j_9OzJhj7PxhrJeBsFuTek-aFX1IbJg3inJtfuiUzdozTfSUgl7z1Lbnyk8G-OT6kCPfAvXZzc9jOpRFr1_rL87mN/s320/splash%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">This white wine blend from the Douro Valley is a bargain at just $15 - but how does it taste? Check out the video!</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">This wine is a 2021 Casa Ferrierinha Planalto Douro Reserve</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oEHqVlR-Gfk" width="320" youtube-src-id="oEHqVlR-Gfk"></iframe></div><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-50973863068024603422023-03-11T17:08:00.002-08:002023-03-11T17:08:19.522-08:00Time to Taste a Bread and Butter Pinot Noir<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJzBqiXl4MIR0pdD3TbCj-EXIp7NNmkMb2ARtz87SJ37jWpzuYqrkI45vefOmbtNb6XReU0EI7JJBDaKkRpEjRyeafxnHp2RiH4F_05S4eBoC3ZTVY65v4Ah7jSuI8AzIaY8x2TdVBVoGjGuHGd49hNueva9bJNvKKerb8VwBUKmDDS25Srosz16Ks" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJzBqiXl4MIR0pdD3TbCj-EXIp7NNmkMb2ARtz87SJ37jWpzuYqrkI45vefOmbtNb6XReU0EI7JJBDaKkRpEjRyeafxnHp2RiH4F_05S4eBoC3ZTVY65v4Ah7jSuI8AzIaY8x2TdVBVoGjGuHGd49hNueva9bJNvKKerb8VwBUKmDDS25Srosz16Ks" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Bread and Butter winery is famous for their Chardonnay, but they also make Pinot Noir. Is this a simple or complex Pinot? </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nN6uNB2_oJg" width="320" youtube-src-id="nN6uNB2_oJg"></iframe></div><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-86051012196625269282023-03-03T09:52:00.001-08:002023-03-03T09:52:12.618-08:00Time to Taste a Red 'Green' Wine from Portugal - just $17!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXtTWEgZu_L-u_P-nr1BOuPsAMdmNrGhVRO3S9dAwD9k1qQxVpdqfC9jkHck8dVFXHDaUuMu7nNYS8VSLzCs1rUd4IksaS-ABIR5VWQUb5dppmh5H5O2t9-Nq24CNE7xzt025xY1GWLr9J-mTMZ9XOv4pI-hceTuRHz0mlFF12bBjQqi8RjHSID-U/s720/splash%20square.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXtTWEgZu_L-u_P-nr1BOuPsAMdmNrGhVRO3S9dAwD9k1qQxVpdqfC9jkHck8dVFXHDaUuMu7nNYS8VSLzCs1rUd4IksaS-ABIR5VWQUb5dppmh5H5O2t9-Nq24CNE7xzt025xY1GWLr9J-mTMZ9XOv4pI-hceTuRHz0mlFF12bBjQqi8RjHSID-U/s320/splash%20square.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">This time we try a red 'green' wine - a vinho verde - from Portugal - a 2021 Quinta da Lixa Escolha. For $17, this light, refreshing red is hard to beat! After watching this video, why not book your summer wine tour of the Okanagan by clicking <a href="https://www.wineandthensommwinetours.com/contact-us">here</a>!</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0lCCCs3kCW4" width="320" youtube-src-id="0lCCCs3kCW4"></iframe></div><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div><br /></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-27784216053876435902023-03-03T09:52:00.000-08:002023-03-03T09:52:02.323-08:00Time to Taste a $16 Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNNC0ZZAMzQ7o6yckcop--s6W1H4B2EvzwqVlqtm1Qe-CyI5qljjzdn-StJjjP136-I5bb20tQfHBiYC-0MYFx3QQ5WOTVcSYqt0foqN0JpR___weieYYcYmnBK0_3MtMHrQIIpJyQBJEOec2FplYTZGDXkhO5Cho_xwDw7PujoBYQkj5Z3kXKljcC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNNC0ZZAMzQ7o6yckcop--s6W1H4B2EvzwqVlqtm1Qe-CyI5qljjzdn-StJjjP136-I5bb20tQfHBiYC-0MYFx3QQ5WOTVcSYqt0foqN0JpR___weieYYcYmnBK0_3MtMHrQIIpJyQBJEOec2FplYTZGDXkhO5Cho_xwDw7PujoBYQkj5Z3kXKljcC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Cabernet Sauvignon for just 16 bucks?</span><span style="font-size: medium;">!</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">This time we try a 2020 Protea Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa </span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa is a light Cab which is rather food friendly and very drinkable. Did I mention that it's only $16? Check out the tasting video!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cvuUB4wq1oM" width="320" youtube-src-id="cvuUB4wq1oM"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-72534457171281340522023-02-16T10:16:00.000-08:002023-02-16T10:16:01.622-08:00Time to Taste a Chenin Blanc from the Loire<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="362" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/afn2k3rE708" width="454" youtube-src-id="afn2k3rE708"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This Chenin Blanc is from the Loire region of France. Chenin Blanc is a distinctive grape that pairs with many different foods including pasta, chicken, pork and seafood. </span></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-9099502082967646042023-02-16T10:14:00.006-08:002023-02-16T10:14:31.164-08:00Time to Taste a Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="358" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/irXruyBEBho" width="483" youtube-src-id="irXruyBEBho"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Riesling from Pewsey in Eden Valley - </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s a doozy, gets the deed done, Sally!</span></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-51637753136247411262023-02-16T10:12:00.007-08:002023-02-16T10:12:48.380-08:00Time to Taste a Wakefield Chardonnay from Australia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="341" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_l02ia3LmBU" width="460" youtube-src-id="_l02ia3LmBU"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chardonnay All Day, the Aussie Way!</span></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-63634576582907245802023-02-16T10:11:00.006-08:002023-02-16T10:11:37.870-08:00Time to Taste an Aussie Shiraz - 17 Trees Won't Stump You!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="323" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DLNnicIhT2Y" width="480" youtube-src-id="DLNnicIhT2Y"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This time we taste a Rutherglen Shiraz from South East Australia. This cost just $20 for a rich, complex Shiraz - find out more about the tasting by watching the video! </span></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-75891515092553076972023-02-16T10:09:00.005-08:002023-02-16T10:09:47.835-08:00Time to Tread Softly through the Rosé<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="343" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hSD_IePf1lg" width="499" youtube-src-id="hSD_IePf1lg"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This time we taste the 2021 Tread Softly Rosé from Australia. Should you tread on over to pick some up? Watch the video! <br /></span><p></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-56034522067430361942023-02-16T10:08:00.003-08:002023-02-16T10:08:16.246-08:00Time to Taste a Hungarian Furmint Wine - Dry and Delicious!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="327" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xad6RWulp78" width="468" youtube-src-id="Xad6RWulp78"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do You Have. a Permit for that Furmint - This Hungarian Wine Breaks All the Rules! This time we taste a dry white from the Tokaji region of Hungary! </span></p>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112739837861345120.post-4305596179736141222022-10-11T16:00:00.002-07:002022-10-11T16:26:45.411-07:00Amazing Art and Tasty Wine at The Gallery Winery in West Kelowna<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgod0Tgy4BeS4u-3SWDVGSdQyiBcBiZ5cd8R92Rk05AYY1OADW1-KZ2nKuvRaxWpnJ4CkVfwuvMz1lEdRbftUOlMsEFkKvMIRVSEJybT57QmeiH4eRva3eUSZIRk1_EOgOR5m3rF474hCfOUde55pSMhdRVeyIEDi7IwdN01Asi8gvfTFZkdcw20zfO/s640/gallery%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgod0Tgy4BeS4u-3SWDVGSdQyiBcBiZ5cd8R92Rk05AYY1OADW1-KZ2nKuvRaxWpnJ4CkVfwuvMz1lEdRbftUOlMsEFkKvMIRVSEJybT57QmeiH4eRva3eUSZIRk1_EOgOR5m3rF474hCfOUde55pSMhdRVeyIEDi7IwdN01Asi8gvfTFZkdcw20zfO/w400-h300/gallery%20-%201.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><p></p><p>Recently, we visited West Kelowna’s newest winery, The Gallery Winery. There was good wine, interesting art, and a friendly welcome. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9FgUzf53DN6Fvp9iWg31Q_L8onuhFSN5ew3eychHzRP9lX73SChjz3P5zSLYVewSQLPNh9sCFBXXecz4Cb6PDmTZ1YiF4idbcl6NOn8DZ4_QpGrdtOuU4duWORH5tRJ5jjerJOL9DGJdlYEjjQxAGCKDMY1GE2WUt5nHJTgUsJ0QPEVf7jIiJYK8/s640/gallery%20-%203.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9FgUzf53DN6Fvp9iWg31Q_L8onuhFSN5ew3eychHzRP9lX73SChjz3P5zSLYVewSQLPNh9sCFBXXecz4Cb6PDmTZ1YiF4idbcl6NOn8DZ4_QpGrdtOuU4duWORH5tRJ5jjerJOL9DGJdlYEjjQxAGCKDMY1GE2WUt5nHJTgUsJ0QPEVf7jIiJYK8/s320/gallery%20-%203.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>And even some nice views!</p><p>First, some background.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgCJtgoUQpV7oTcI3Or74BCfyhUAcoQ3HcU84WOcAHSI34MOdNtZxuO40QIB7k6mMkFDd5jvfYcLdgAxEDXPCgiuOb7gFbK4AUtYLRnZ4eGTxw9z8xBqa8ojcJYhRWyt3IoypBtWhFKmS-vCVTG1f0PztdO4Zb02DrmlxVRB-2XQsvuyAH5Ui-4rw/s640/gallery%20-%204.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgCJtgoUQpV7oTcI3Or74BCfyhUAcoQ3HcU84WOcAHSI34MOdNtZxuO40QIB7k6mMkFDd5jvfYcLdgAxEDXPCgiuOb7gFbK4AUtYLRnZ4eGTxw9z8xBqa8ojcJYhRWyt3IoypBtWhFKmS-vCVTG1f0PztdO4Zb02DrmlxVRB-2XQsvuyAH5Ui-4rw/s320/gallery%20-%204.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Kirstin and Tasha are sisters that run the winery. The property was originally bought by their parents in 1980 so that the family could live together in one big place. That dream realized, the sisters decided in 2015 to grow grapes. They grow Riesling, Muscat, Ehrenfelser, and Malbec on the property,. Yes, I said Malbec - this is the northern most planting of Malbec in the Okanagan.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9p_e09TUZ4yk-TFr8nW-pB5GOKoXFPWo8hDzP7G_GvK41BchRv-YL4uELClfT_QaxLJ3xEnCIj7E6nZOOBjZ3xfbVeoT-cf_2GSwUTlWe1qZKru3Z3KQyOTMqYJe2CZXKkBj49XxqFw2W6A8mIKrBzUomL5JuCP1Q4hwnRMnsrs3s94dfxDYCoWoZ/s640/gallery%20-%205.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9p_e09TUZ4yk-TFr8nW-pB5GOKoXFPWo8hDzP7G_GvK41BchRv-YL4uELClfT_QaxLJ3xEnCIj7E6nZOOBjZ3xfbVeoT-cf_2GSwUTlWe1qZKru3Z3KQyOTMqYJe2CZXKkBj49XxqFw2W6A8mIKrBzUomL5JuCP1Q4hwnRMnsrs3s94dfxDYCoWoZ/s320/gallery%20-%205.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>The winery has only estate grown fruit - basically all of their wine is from grapes on the premises. The winemaking has been helped by wine consultant Gary Strachan from Summerland and mentor Michael Bartier of Bartier Brothers Winery. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCfsNevhmuwIiAzfOzRN1tOPcO1fP8Y9b_ctuYURWjao11bXiPILXpuq_o_vKVUtgmkPmzMk7tiJXJq2X5C2ELfHdNwSPjc_im4C4qwIofouUCifR-cl1BGX8KetsxnHpa6tsFBV2amqMY6rEE55paSgjxAwXPEx7mHNc5EiXeDRbGyVexDD2HdiA/s640/gallery%20-%206.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCfsNevhmuwIiAzfOzRN1tOPcO1fP8Y9b_ctuYURWjao11bXiPILXpuq_o_vKVUtgmkPmzMk7tiJXJq2X5C2ELfHdNwSPjc_im4C4qwIofouUCifR-cl1BGX8KetsxnHpa6tsFBV2amqMY6rEE55paSgjxAwXPEx7mHNc5EiXeDRbGyVexDD2HdiA/s320/gallery%20-%206.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>Our tasting was hosted by Kristin. She was very friendly and was happy to tell us all about the winery including the history. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PEeaA_ZKitLnLJG9EppUFXm-C63okhcTCH09I9kd6UXZDXFBgi4PN7jLhKLY7ENRx2FkakBrBqqChTB4Tk2svM-_HcvLvvZz31JM8w_3v1K-MwSBSzN7RyP7S2OHxF2FcMjycIqREd788-HLeWPmi1ZV60T9YEMbEoBU0Duxu3jpj36I9nWy1CIH/s640/gallery%20-%207.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7PEeaA_ZKitLnLJG9EppUFXm-C63okhcTCH09I9kd6UXZDXFBgi4PN7jLhKLY7ENRx2FkakBrBqqChTB4Tk2svM-_HcvLvvZz31JM8w_3v1K-MwSBSzN7RyP7S2OHxF2FcMjycIqREd788-HLeWPmi1ZV60T9YEMbEoBU0Duxu3jpj36I9nWy1CIH/s320/gallery%20-%207.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>We first tried the Inspiration Sparkling ($35). We are drinking a lot more bubbles now as it is such a versatile food pairing wine. This sparkler was a good one, with nice, small bubbles and a dry, yet fruity, taste. The price point is a tad high but if you are a sparkling fan, this one just might be for you.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1kY3o8s0IhzReMlm3OFDpYVjzjr8lNYZKLF0UOii_0NnZONRTFycZzMzTrq7iLLlacz8s5LdzCMaURk2Qtv5InI6CH8hVKF6wihm6RQ4URyRwnGiVtiDPpVF525XtPVwjaJchfXmgyk0G0F2QRcgvI8XMND1iNMK5IriXujQJK2oblDlwpGs7vs8G/s640/gallery%20-%208.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1kY3o8s0IhzReMlm3OFDpYVjzjr8lNYZKLF0UOii_0NnZONRTFycZzMzTrq7iLLlacz8s5LdzCMaURk2Qtv5InI6CH8hVKF6wihm6RQ4URyRwnGiVtiDPpVF525XtPVwjaJchfXmgyk0G0F2QRcgvI8XMND1iNMK5IriXujQJK2oblDlwpGs7vs8G/s320/gallery%20-%208.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>We then tried the Under the Chandelier blend - a blend of Riesling, Ehrenfelser, and Muscat Orange. This was a very enjoyable, fruity, soft, drinkable wine that sells for just $18! Since purchasing this wine, we have had it with paella, chicken and with the sunny afternoons we are still experiencing out on the terrace. </p><p>Next up was the Between Friends Riesling ($22). This was a fruity Riesling which was fairly acidic. My wife really liked it but I thought it was just OK. The name of the wine comes from the fact that another winery, Crown and Thieves, was looking for antique furniture for their new winery. The Gallery sisters offered an antique armoire - in exchange for help making some of their wine. Thus, the name Between Friends - a reminder that winemakers need to work together. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6hStVUzdBnB_QlNBritHcw2wzJIR1IJfY4cjxumsVDWRR4ZFlWvdpwpTAyH0HkZs8H2-k3tSIKQ050mtMwNPHmb0qSleYnFbk7G1Ds6akN20ZODlgmi7p4zmkodabTW1yb6WAx4wShywUb-lB-nAf4uiC8MbH5z4WLzFMp-bHE_CUBMNVaGkKi3P/s640/gallery%20-%209.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6hStVUzdBnB_QlNBritHcw2wzJIR1IJfY4cjxumsVDWRR4ZFlWvdpwpTAyH0HkZs8H2-k3tSIKQ050mtMwNPHmb0qSleYnFbk7G1Ds6akN20ZODlgmi7p4zmkodabTW1yb6WAx4wShywUb-lB-nAf4uiC8MbH5z4WLzFMp-bHE_CUBMNVaGkKi3P/s320/gallery%20-%209.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>We finished off with the 2018 Introducing Ann Malbec ($30). The name comes from the painting on the label which was created by sister Tasha. She is the artist in the family as is obvious by her art on the bottles and in the tasting room. </p><p><br /></p><p>The Malbec was incredible! Because it is grown so far north, it is lighter than most Malbecs that I’ve tried - but still has that Malbec taste. Think like a Pinot Noir or Gamay that has just a bit more oomph to it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJoFV1Ob9XsCsL8g_L3-SYuLDhZ0Q7abdSR9skMyB-9EDNNv4ervW_ToGz6cOHmDBsqJWGOiDHhlRJSg8A0nsYdvznYxyJBJKwYDc9UVMHBa7DW5_UtmhgcIICBK9n3ELPYkqyiyHeDOW60n9JqYU3XW6NISymw2Ei-r_Zb0eYVH19aAlDJ_y94UhR/s640/gallery%20-%2010.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJoFV1Ob9XsCsL8g_L3-SYuLDhZ0Q7abdSR9skMyB-9EDNNv4ervW_ToGz6cOHmDBsqJWGOiDHhlRJSg8A0nsYdvznYxyJBJKwYDc9UVMHBa7DW5_UtmhgcIICBK9n3ELPYkqyiyHeDOW60n9JqYU3XW6NISymw2Ei-r_Zb0eYVH19aAlDJ_y94UhR/s320/gallery%20-%2010.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p> We didn’t get to taste the 2019 Introducing Natalia Malbec which is even better, according to Kirstin. We bought a bottle of each and they are now happily ageing in our cellar. </p><p>I would definitely recommend visiting The Gallery Winery next time you are in West Kelowna. Currently they are only open Saturday to Monday. Go there for the wine, the art, the view, the stories, and the friendly people!</p><p>If you are interested in a tour of The Gallery Winery next year, why not book a private tour in the comfort of your own vehicle? <a href="https://www.wineandthensommwinetours.com/contact-us">Click the link to book! </a></p><div><br /></div>Dave Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825445574700383598noreply@blogger.com0