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WINE!!
It is that time of year again! The days are getting
shorter, the temperature outside is dropping and the fire place is ready! It is time to start thinking about
cold weather wines. Wines that will warm you up from the inside.
During the summer months we enjoyed wines that were
light in body and low in alcohol. With the colder temperatures it is time to
change it up to a full body wine with higher alcohol but one that is balanced. These can be enjoyed in
both White and Red wines.
Find below some wines that you can enjoy with a
hearty stew, heavy cream sauce dishes or while enjoying your favorite book curled up with a warm blanket in front of a roaring fire. So all I can say is let it snow, let it snow. Well, it depends where you live for the snow part.
Here are some wines you can enjoy during those cold winter evenings or afternoons.
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2014 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley
This is a good valve Chardonnay from a good Washington State producer. On the nose green apple, some pear and a hint of butterscotch. The same profile I found on the palate with a nice finish. This wine would be good with a heavy cream sauce or cuddled up with your loved one catching a movie and enjoying some popcorn. You may find this wine at your local BC Liquor Store for $19.79 (plus taxes and deposit)
Edmeades Menocino - Zinfandel 2012
This wine will surely warm you up during those cold evening! A well balanced wine with alcohol of 14.5%. A blend of Zinfandel (76%), Petite Sirah (18%) and Syrah (6%). On the nose ripe raspberry, black cherry, earth and black pepper. On the palate roasted coffee, smoke, vanilla bean with a long finish. Try this wine with a hearty stew after a day of enjoying the crisp outdoors. I found this gem at the BC Liquor Store for $22.49 (plus taxes and deposit)
Chakalaka Spice Route 2012
Interesting name but a great wine. This wine comes from South Africa from the region of Swartland. This wine is made with Shiraz, Carignan, Morrvedre, Grenache, Tannat, and Petite Sirah. On the nose there was smoke, black cherry, leather; On the palate there was chocolate, cassis, earth with light tannins and a nice finish. You may find this one in the BC Liquor Store for $29.49 (plus taxes and deposit). Try this wine with a Pot Roast with onions and Potatoes on a cold evening.
Zenato Soave Classico 2014
This blend of Garganega and Chardonnay from Italy would be a nice addition to a roasted Chicken Dinner. On the nose citrus, pear, and honey; The palate had the same with citrus, mineral and a nice finish. You may be able to find this one in your BC Liqour store (#783324) for $16.49 (plus taxes and deposit)
Enjoy these wines and remember to leave me your comments.
Ciao for now!!
Here are some wines you can enjoy during those cold winter evenings or afternoons.
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2014 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley
This is a good valve Chardonnay from a good Washington State producer. On the nose green apple, some pear and a hint of butterscotch. The same profile I found on the palate with a nice finish. This wine would be good with a heavy cream sauce or cuddled up with your loved one catching a movie and enjoying some popcorn. You may find this wine at your local BC Liquor Store for $19.79 (plus taxes and deposit)
Edmeades Menocino - Zinfandel 2012
This wine will surely warm you up during those cold evening! A well balanced wine with alcohol of 14.5%. A blend of Zinfandel (76%), Petite Sirah (18%) and Syrah (6%). On the nose ripe raspberry, black cherry, earth and black pepper. On the palate roasted coffee, smoke, vanilla bean with a long finish. Try this wine with a hearty stew after a day of enjoying the crisp outdoors. I found this gem at the BC Liquor Store for $22.49 (plus taxes and deposit)
Chakalaka Spice Route 2012
Interesting name but a great wine. This wine comes from South Africa from the region of Swartland. This wine is made with Shiraz, Carignan, Morrvedre, Grenache, Tannat, and Petite Sirah. On the nose there was smoke, black cherry, leather; On the palate there was chocolate, cassis, earth with light tannins and a nice finish. You may find this one in the BC Liquor Store for $29.49 (plus taxes and deposit). Try this wine with a Pot Roast with onions and Potatoes on a cold evening.
Zenato Soave Classico 2014
This blend of Garganega and Chardonnay from Italy would be a nice addition to a roasted Chicken Dinner. On the nose citrus, pear, and honey; The palate had the same with citrus, mineral and a nice finish. You may be able to find this one in your BC Liqour store (#783324) for $16.49 (plus taxes and deposit)
Enjoy these wines and remember to leave me your comments.
Ciao for now!!
