It is that time of year again, yes I hate to say it but Christmas is just around the corner. Well lets say 43 days and counting down! With Halloween over the malls have started to decorate or have decorated and are playing Micheal Buble's "It starting to look alot like Christmas". My local Rona had everything Christmas out before Halloween. (October 15th). So with all the decorations in malls up, Christmas music playing and people talking about Christmas (me included) how can you not get excited about this time of year.
Some people have started there Christmas shopping and some like me wait until the last minute. When will I learn that waiting until the last minute is not the way to go. No, I do not always give wine as a gift. That might be a slight exaggeration.
Will it be a bottle of Red, a bottle of White or Sparkling. How to choose? First you need to know the person your giving wine to. Are they collectors or someone who just enjoys wine. If they are a collector good luck with what to buy as these wines can range over $50 per bottle, and the collectors I know purchase there specific wines. I believe if your giving wine as a gift hopefully they can drink it over the holidays and share it with family and friends. Who knows you may be one of the lucky ones. Have fun with selecting that "special" bottle of wine. You know the person the best. You can also give them a wine gadget, there are hundreds out there everything from a Wine bottle opener to Wine Label removers. Here is a web site with some "Cool Wine Gadgets" and one with different Accessories. Or how about tickets to the Vancouver Wine Festival. Why go to a mall when you can shop from home with a glass of wine!
Wines we tried for this blog:
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Herebad
This Sparking Wine is made in the traditional method of Champagne. This Segura rests on an pewter base and a hand-blown bottle that is emblazoned with a metal crest that represents the Segura Viudas family. 12% Alcohol; Nose - Toast, vanilla and a hint of yeast; Palate - bread, green apple, dry, no sweetness in this wine. Price - We enjoyed this Sparkling wine. I purchased this wine at my daughters Snowflake Auction, you can buy it at your local BC Liquor Store - Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Herebad $31.99. Wrap it up and give as a gift for Christmas or New Years!
Blasted Church Hatfield's Fuse 2011
The first time we were introduced to this wine was at the North Shore Wine Festival. I would consider this wine an all season white wine. Great for drinking in the summer, fall, winter and spring. Has the right body for it. This white is made from nine white varieties, Gewuretraminer, Riesling, Ehrehfelser, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Optima. This white is very aromatic. Colour - Pale Golden Straw; Nose - Tropical Fruit, Citrus, Green apple; Palate - Grapefruit, pineapple; slight mineral note, and a long finish. You can find it at your local BC Liquor Store for $17.99. A great wine to share with friends and family over the holiday season!
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| Hatfield's Fuse - Art Work on Right of label |
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| Hatfield's Fuse - Art Work on Left of label |
Road 13 Rockpile 2010
This is another wine from the North Shore Wine Festival we sampled. Road 13 Rockpile is made up of the following varietals 82% Syrah, 12% Merlot with 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. This red was aromatic when we poured our glasses. Nose - Oak, black fruit, earth and a hint of smoke; Palate - similar to nose, black fruit, earth and espresso. This wine was just as good as I remember from the wine festival. It can be purchased from the BC Liquor Store for $24.99. Share this one with friends and family local or from out of province this holiday season. Let them try a great BC wine or keep it for yourself.
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| Road 13 Rockpile - An enjoyed bottle! |
Tscharke Marananga Barossa Gold - Shiraz
I found this one not to be your typical Shiraz of Australia. At 15% Alcohol, and deep garnet red; Nose - Spicy, big red berry, and oak; Palate - Black pepper, red fruit, tobacco (smoke); overall this was a pretty good wine. It can be found in BC Liquor Stores for $19.99. Not to be served with your Christmas Turkey dinner.
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| Barossa Gold Shiraz |
Enjoy and Ciao!
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