October 5, 2006
Cover Story
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BC Wine Reviews
International Sips
(Tales from the Dark Side, Bringing Sexy Back)
Taste Bites
(Figmint, Indispensable 'C', Kiwiberries)
Wine Diva-isms
(Hilarious House of Frightenstein)
Gobble Gobble
Break out the Tofurky!
It snuck up on you didn't it?
Wine Diva spun around on Monday morning and
suddenly Thanksgiving was staring me right in the face-cold mornings, reports of
the fall wine harvest followed closely by the march of itty-bitty pumpkins.
Thanksgiving means a long weekend is upon us, the beginnings of a winter 'coat'
appear around our mid-section (which continues to grow until January) and
leftovers....mmmmm, leftovers.
Need Thanksgiving wines?
A nice inexpensive selection to serve to suit the fare
and make the
in-laws more bearable?
Luckily I have a fine selection for you...
White
Peller Estates Heritage Riesling, British Columbia, 2004-A great value
Riesling with sweet orchard fruit, petrol and mineral aromatics. Off-dry (but
not too sweet) with rounded, oily texture elevated by fresh fruit, sweet spices
and citrus flavours.
$11.99 (+582817) UPC #00048162006041
Wine Diva
tasted-September
21 2006
White
L'Ostal Cazes "Circus" Viognier, Vin de Pays D'Oc France, 2004- In my
ongoing luv-affair with wines from the South of France may I introduce
you to this lush mademoiselle-raised under the bold Languedoc sun. She's sweet
peach jam, minerals, soft fresh earth and smoky aromas. Voluptuous on the palate
with wild honeycomb, spices and a sizzlin' hot finish. The sweetness and spice
in this wine will make your Thanksgiving dinner shine.
$16.84 (+82735)
UPC #03760082811952
Wine Diva
tasted-September
30 2006
White
Villa Chiopris Pinot Grigio DOC, Friuli Italy, 2005- Pronounced
(Key-oh-priss) this fresh and creamy Pinot Grigio has zippy
citrus, minerals, white fruit and soft herbal essences. Its simple but
refreshing with an elegance lacking in so many Pinot Grigios of similar price
points.
$15.00+ (+519918) Private wine stores
Wine Diva
tasted-September
28 2006
White
Arrowleaf Cellars White Feather, Okanagan BC, 2004- Softly sweet and floral
brimming with white orchard fruit, fresh mineral and marshmallow aromas. Off-dry
on the palate (great balance for the cranberries and sweet potatoes) with citrus
and white fruit and finishing on an interesting chalky/mineral note.
$13.95 Private wine stores
Wine Diva
tasted-September
21 2006
Rosé
Miguel Torres Santa Dinga Cabernet Rosé,
Curico Valley, Chile, 2005-Sweetly
bright berry fruit and minerals with soft spice. A fresh balanced sipper with
great acidity to please red and white drinkers.
$13.90 (+207035) Private wine stores
Wine Diva
tasted-September
25 2006
Rosé
Jackson-Triggs Proprietors' Selection White Merlot-Wine snobs step away and
the rest of you drop your questioning eyebrow. Even a
Wine Diva gets a pleasant
surprise every once in a while, this is one of 'em. Fresh sweet red berries,
mint and spice. In the mouth it is less sweet than one would think, fresh and
light with some good structure, solid body and flavours of strawberry, vanilla,
pepper and sweet spices. At this price, get off your pedestal.
$7.49 (+619791) UPC #00063657006979
Wine Diva tasted- October 4 2006
Red
Castillo de Liria, Hoya Valley Spain, 2005-
What value! Pristine berry
aromas-almost unripe raspberry like-spice, dried fruit, tobacco with a smooth
texture and earthy-rustic flavour. Intriguing yet simple, test it on the family
then stock up for your perfect Monday-Wednesday wine.
$8.49 (+539320)
Wine Diva
tasted-September
26 2006
Red
Delalande Le Haut Des Vignes Chinon, Loire
Valley France, 2004-Soft red cherry aromas, cocoa powder and mushrooms.
Forest-y in the mouth, ferns and damp earthy, grounded and layered with soft
spice, leather, balanced acidity and a soft chewy finish.
100% Cabernet Franc
Perfect with the earthy-ness of root vegetables and sage stuffing.
$17.90 (+84236) UPC #00819780002025
Wine Diva tasted-October 2 2006
Bubbles
Pierre Sparr Cremant d'Alsace Brut Reserve, Alsace France-Don't let this
pairing surprise you, sparkling wine accompanies most dish genre's. A pretty
pinky-salmon hue with lovely persistent mousse. Bright fruit aromas-banana and
sweet berries and hints of dried fruit. A fresh and creamy party in your mouth.
$24.68 (+496810) UPC #00097871000321
Wine Diva tasted-September 20 2006
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Cover Story
(Gobble Gobble)
BC Wine Reviews
International Sips
(Tales from the Dark Side, Bringing Sexy Back)
Taste Bites
(Figmint, Indispensable 'C', Kiwiberries)
Wine Diva-isms
(Hilarious House of Frightenstein)