Le Lys is a white wine from the South-West region of France. It has become a staff favourite since the moment we tasted it. We feel it would be a nice accompaniment to your Thanksgiving table. “Le Lys is a crisp and refreshing white wine typified by its powerful fresh notes of newly-gathered apricot and […]
One night I went to a steak house in the city and described to the waiter the characteristics of what I was looking for in the wine I wished to consume. I asked for a wine that was full bodied, jammy, smooth, with a clean long finish. He brought out The Holy Trinity and based […]
I finally tried the Church & State Quintessential 2005 and all I have to say is … YUM!! The Quintessential is a blend of five varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Malbec. It is a full bodied fruit forward wine with hints of vanilla and chocolate, very smooth tannins and acidity with a […]
Where to begin, where to begin. Hmmmm…. Too many choices…. Maybe for this posting I will just stick to beer. Now where to begin!! So many options. Beer for me is a seasonal thing – in the summer I like a good heifeweisen or wheat beer and in the winter when it’s cold I reach […]
Ever wonder what the owner is drinking these days? What are his favourites? Ready? Here they are: Burrowing Owl – Meritage or Syrah Michael David Earthquake Syrah Captain’s Table Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon Camus cognac Rickard’s Taster pack (for a limited time it comes with a beer can chicken roaster – and Cliff seems to be […]
Talk about smooth. And yummy. Very jammy with lots of berries and very smooth tannins give a lovely finish to this exquisite Canadian wine, Burrowing Owl Syrah 2005. Another staff pick for Julie and Cliff. And what about the white wine drinkers? How about a nice summer chardonnay? Cono Sur Chardonnay from Chile. Buttery notes with hints […]
