#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions are the outstanding white wine varietals from Church and State. All would be the perfect choice to grace your holiday table, share with guests or for the cook as he/she takes a well earned holiay break.
Now that fall has arrived the Butternut Squash is superb and readily available at farmer’s markets or the grocery store. This is a simple version that can easily be prepared for a weeknight dinner.
The dish was done on the bbq along with other root vegetables and served to lovers of rich, red wines. Hence, the choice of he Syrah. Sometimes you just have to move out of your comfort zone to find something special.
With summer dinners tending to be more casual this Roast Chicken was pretty basic, but equally delicious! No stuffing, no gravy! Just an easy prep and the BBQ result in a great family dinner.
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am including a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’.
Support your local restaurants and get a complimentary wine tasting at one of our 2 Tasting Bars. February 19- March 31
#WineWednesday reviews by wine reviewer Sam Hauck aka Sam the Wine Teacher.
Intrigue Lake Country, BC $17.00 Pale straw in colour with a touch of copper and medium-light intensity. The nose shows aromas of bright peaches and cream, lime and honeysuckle. Good balance and medium body. Crunchy nectarine, citrus, and honey on the palate followed by a medium-plus finish. Great value. Serve with scallops and prawns, grilled … Read more
In addition to the weekly wine review and the various other, usually wine-related, articles I write for My Van City, I am going to include a new one that will appear from time to time. I’m calling it, ‘From the Cellar’.
“A (most often) weekly wine review from our intrepid wine reviewer Sam Hauck for MyVanCity.”