That cool Strawberry Shitake thing…

100% Naramata Village Grown. That’s worth attention eh? Here is a fun wine, jumping into that whole ‘it’s spring, time for wines not so heavy’ kinda thing. Up front this has enticing bright fruit followed by hints of wonderful ground clove, dry dirt and old dry cedar. And this cool Strawberry note, in a savory kinda way.  Like [...]

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Mmmm….Viognier

Every Friday I pick a bottle from the wine list and open it for the staff.  This is the wine in my hand this week. As a Sommelier I am often asked what my favourite wine is.  It’s such a silly question really as there are so many wines from so many grapes.  I always return [...]

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Tuscan Triple Play

*Every Friday I pick a bottle from the wine list and open it for the staff.  Here’s what we drank last week.* Sometimes I like to wander around the liquor store with no agenda at all.  Hell, often I don’t even buy wine.  Instead I’ll just take note of what’s new and exciting for the website, [...]

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North Island Pinot Noir

*Every Friday I pick a bottle from the wine list and open it for the staff.  Here’s what we drank last week.* Ata Rangi, meaning “dawn sky” or “new beginning” is a small New Zealand winery with a big reputation for serious Pinot Noir.  Martinborough is located at the southern end of the North Island.  Ata [...]

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Badass Pink

*Every Friday I pick a bottle from the wine list and open it for the staff.  Here’s what we drank last week.* Spring is in the air and that means we can drink Rosé wines again…On a patio I mean.  I’ve been drinking pink in my igloo all winter.  The best reason to love Rosé is [...]

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