Spring Release | Poplar Grove Winery
Medium light rose petal pink. Aromas of fresh raspberries and apricot combine with an enticing hint of blood orange. Enjoy as a light, fresh opener to an evening or as a stand-alone aperitif.
wine pairing
#ThisWineThatDish | TerreLab Tempranillo Rosé | Salmon with Crispy Rice
“In this series I will be sharing my take on which BC Wine pairs well with some inspirational recipes” One of the wine pairing doctrines I follow is very old school and rather primitive by today’s standards. It’s matching the colour of the dish with the colour of the wine in a manner of speaking. … Read more
#ThisWineThatDish | Culmina Dilemma | Seared Scallops ala Valentine
I specifically chose a Culmina Chardonnay, first and foremost, because they make such excellent wines, all on my favourites list.
#ThisWineThatDish | Frind Riesling | Fettucini with Asparagus Pesto
The wine needed to be able to handle the earthy, sweetish combination of the asparagus pesto and lightly cooked asparagus tips, as well as stand up to the distinct lemon flavour.
#ThisWineThatDish | Vanessa Meritage | Chicken Adobo
The flavours in this dish make it a challenging wine pairing. Nothing steps up to the challenge like a rich, smoothly deep red wine from the Similkameen. The juicy balance of ripe fruit just cries out for a challenge.
Liquidity Wines Guest Chef Dinner Series | My Coastal Valentine | February 12
Join Chef Phil Tees and special guest Chef Brandon Shopland in matching decadent ingredients from BC’s vibrant shoreline communities with refined techniques to create a series of palatable dishes you will fall in love with
#ThisWineThatDish | Monte Creek Sparkling Rosé | Croque-Monsieur Breakfast Casserole
This is a dish I served family during the holidays. It is not only very tasty and satisfying it is also simple to make. You can make it ahead the day before, set your oven on auto start and laze in bed until you get hungry! A win, win!
Dishing up some Mayhem! On-line fun Tuesday Jan 18
We are back with our Winter Wine sessions on January 18th with a winter warm-up of tips to pair wines with your favourite soups. We’ve been highlighting some on our Facebook page.
January at your Water St. Cafe!
Join us for an evening of incredible BC wines with a menu paired to perfection, curated especially for the selected wines by our Culinary Team and Dine Out Vancouver is Back!
#ThisWineThatDish | La Stella LaStellina Rosato | Bouillabaisse
The tomato base is alive with great quantities of garlic, subtler herbs such as thyme, celery (substitute for fennel) and saffron. But it is the inclusiion of the aioli and rouille (if using) that take this dish over the top.