New June 28, 2013

SPARR PINOT GRIS GRAND CRU MAMBOURG (Alsace, France) (sw: 02) – “In light golden yellow this Pinot Gris Mambourg embodies the opulence of the gold autumn of the year 2006: in the smell excessively and fruity, it reminds of ripe quinces and pineapple, juicy apricots and aromatic foliage, as well as lemon peel, hazelnuts and a touch of […]

new Friday 7 June 2013

SINGLE BOTTLE BEERS Affligem Dubbel (Belgium) (330 ml)  – “A reddish-brown abbey ale brewed with dark malts. The secondary fermentation gives a fruity aroma and a unique spicy character with a distinctive aftertaste. Secondary fermentation in the bottle. (Serving temperature: 8-10ºC)”  -ratebeer La Blanche Cheval Blanc (Quebec) (660 ml) – “A finely-bubbled beer made from […]

week of August 10, 2012

Bailey’s Biscotti (Ireland) – “New recipe which blends the premium ingredients of Baileys Original – fresh irish cream with triple distilled Irish whiskey – with a delicious and smooth Biscotti flavour, inspired by the traditional, double-baked Italian biscuit.”  -tasting notes Cream alcohol infused vanilla whip Smoking Loon Cabernet Sauvignon (USA)

week of July 6 2012

Quidi Vidi Iceberg beer (Newfoundland) – “This refreshingly light lager is brewed with 25,000 year old iceberg water harvested from Newfoundland’s awe-inspiring icebergs.  The appearance is clear and golden, a gently hopped, light-bodied brew offering a clean, sparkling finish, crisp with no aftertaste.”  -website St Hubertus Goddess white wine (BC) – sweetness of 2.   […]

week of 25 May 2012

SkinnyGrape Pinot Grigio (Canada) – “This light-bodied wine has a soft approach, a clean, pure fruit expression, and a splash of refreshment.  Tree-fruit flavours of apple, pear, yellow plum and a touch of citrus dance on the palate and linger through on the finish.”  tasting notes    This wine has 80 calories for a 5oz glass […]

week of May 11, 2012

Naked Grape Moscato (Canada) – sweetness = 02 Tercos Torrontes (Argentina) – “Torrontes is a white grape characteristic of Argentina.  This new wine from Tercos is dry and refreshing with flavours of grapefruit, peach, apple, melon and pineapple.”  (tasting notes) Tercos Bonarda (Argentina) – “Bonarda is the second most planted grape variety in Argentina (after […]