tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67445686205467827262024-03-13T16:30:23.748-07:00So What If I'm a Wino?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-25579373318211078922013-04-26T02:28:00.000-07:002013-04-26T02:28:00.258-07:00Luscious Libation: St-Germain Cocktail<div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jUigIInp_s4/UXnj4s178jI/AAAAAAAAU2I/igEBc6BbTpY/photo_577498.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">St-Germain is the "it" liqueur. Up until 3 years ago, it wasn't even available in Canada. Now, it's a part of every Gastown mixologist's daily double. At $50-$60 per bottle, it's an investment, but well worth it. Its light elderflower taste compliments a variety of cocktails and is especially lovely during the warmer months.</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Here's an easy favourite of mine:</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2 parts Champy or dry sparkling</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 1/2 parts St-Germain</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2 parts sparkling water </span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pour, in the above order, into a glass filled with ice. Stir and enjoy!</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Times">It's Friday -- treat yourself!</font></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><span style="text-align: center; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="Times"> </font></div></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-2190486418303333702013-04-26T02:18:00.000-07:002013-04-26T02:18:00.678-07:00Luscious Libation: St-Germain Cocktail<div style="text-align: center;"><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SGgP4MGLDnc/UXmyBoO7xLI/AAAAAAAAU1I/Qp9oLczD9ro/photo_577498.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>St-Germain is the "it" liqueur. Up until 3 years ago, it wasn't even available in Canada. Now, it's a part of every Gastown mixologist's daily double. At $50-$60 per bottle, it's an investment, but well worth it. Its light elderflower taste compliments a variety of cocktails and is especially lovely during the warmer months.</div><div><br></div><div>Here's an easy favourite of mine:</div><div><br></div><div>2 parts Champy or dry sparkling</div><div>1 1/2 parts St-Germain</div><div>2 parts sparkling water </div><div><br></div><div>Pour, in the above order, into a glass filled with ice. Stir and enjoy!</div><div><br></div><div><font size="4"><b>It's Friday -- treat yourself!</b></font></div><br><br> <br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-89482302797084237942011-02-15T17:31:00.001-08:002011-02-15T17:31:44.580-08:00Changing Locations...I think<div style="text-align: center;">I've been posting updates <a href="http://mokes.tumblr.com/">HERE</a>. I find it easier to use my Tumblr app.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-798305464274298132010-12-23T10:10:00.000-08:002010-12-23T10:10:38.642-08:00New Favs!<div style="text-align: center;">RED:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/TROO1hryGRI/AAAAAAAANMQ/CGqfT1kdO0k/s1600/blackchook.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/TROO1hryGRI/AAAAAAAANMQ/CGqfT1kdO0k/s320/blackchook.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Shiraz Viognier has become a go-to for me lately. Australia seems to have it down to an art.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/171991">The Black Chook</a> $20/btl<i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/TROO7o3C2JI/AAAAAAAANMU/OKZVAXyuJNY/s1600/GarryOaks.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/TROO7o3C2JI/AAAAAAAANMU/OKZVAXyuJNY/s320/GarryOaks.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Discovered this while lunching at <a href="http://www.julesbistro.ca/">Jules. </a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> Definitely my new favourite Pinot Gris. Perhaps for Christmas Day afternoon?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.garryoakswine.com/wines/index.php#PinotGris">Garry Oaks</a> <i> </i>$20/btl</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-13696835898604681602010-11-04T03:38:00.000-07:002010-11-04T03:38:00.321-07:00Road 13 Cab Sav<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/TM3wIHoMevI/AAAAAAAANFU/phQq5m7HWxE/s1600/road13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/TM3wIHoMevI/AAAAAAAANFU/phQq5m7HWxE/s320/road13.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was opened to celebrate a friend's birthday. Cab Savs are always a safe bet and you can buy great ones for much cheaper, but we love supporting BC wineries and we have yet to have a bad wine from <a href="http://www.road13vineyards.com/our_wines_cabernet_sauvignon.php">Road 13</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">$26/bottle</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-49966585655180204062010-11-02T03:41:00.000-07:002010-11-02T03:41:00.833-07:00More Gray Monk Goodness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/TM3xCIckvwI/AAAAAAAANFY/aIr3hFQ6s6k/s1600/graymonk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/TM3xCIckvwI/AAAAAAAANFY/aIr3hFQ6s6k/s320/graymonk.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My dear friend Julie introduced me to Gray Monk <a href="http://www.graymonk.com/chardonnay-unwooded/pinot-gris/">Pinot Gris</a> a couple of summers ago and now I've discovered another Gray Monk white. I'm loving their <a href="http://www.graymonk.com/chardonnay-unwooded/pinot-auxerrois/">Pinot Auxerrois</a>. This was brought over as a gift awhile back and I finally had a chance to try it. So refreshing!</div><div style="text-align: center;">$17/bottle</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-77216658410424274012010-10-31T12:05:00.000-07:002010-10-31T12:05:25.616-07:00Fuzion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/TM29Jv6KamI/AAAAAAAANFQ/7LYzwPffqY4/s1600/fuzion.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/TM29Jv6KamI/AAAAAAAANFQ/7LYzwPffqY4/s320/fuzion.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">To celebrate <a href="http://www.lovekrissymarshall.blogspot.com/">Krissy's</a> departure to Buenos Aires...a little <a href="http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/65177">Argentine goodness</a>. Actually, it was <a href="http://jenniferstoddart.com/">Jenni</a> who introduced me to this wine. A fantastic find and, at $9/bottle, you can't go wrong picking a couple up "just to have".</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-6831149022205491392010-10-27T18:31:00.000-07:002010-10-27T18:31:23.524-07:00Cedar Creek does it again<div style="text-align: center;">**please excuse the empty bottle of <a href="http://www.littlestraw.bc.ca/Wines/Tap.htm">Tapestry</a> in the background. No judging!**</div><br />
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$15/bottle<br />
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<a href="http://www.redroosterwinery.com/cart/reserve-merlot-2007.html">Red Rooster Reserve Merlot 2007</a><br />
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$17/bottle</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-15451571011193145282010-06-20T16:59:00.000-07:002010-06-20T16:59:26.915-07:00Black Hills Nota Bene<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/TB6qFLEPwbI/AAAAAAAAMqE/riUMcNJRL3c/s1600/blackhills.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/TB6qFLEPwbI/AAAAAAAAMqE/riUMcNJRL3c/s320/blackhills.jpg" /></a></div>My dad feels any occasion is a special occasion, so he did not hesitate to open this baby up when I gave it to him for Father's Day. I did not complain. <a href="http://www.blackhillswinery.com/webpage/1003054/1000818">Black Hills Nota Bene</a> is a fantastic Bordeaux blend straight from the Okanagan. Worth the price. (Thanks to <a href="http://www.marquis-wines.com/">Marquis</a> for providing me with a couple of bottles. I also noticed they have Laughing Stock Portfolio so I'll definitely be heading back!)<br />
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**Had to pay $5 for tasting** </div><div style="text-align: center;">Had to buy - Jackpot Syrah, Jackpot Pinot Noir</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">STONEBRIDGE (pic missing)</div><div style="text-align: center;">*boutique winery*</div><div style="text-align: center;">Had to buy: Pinot Gris Reserve, Pinot Noir</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Twisted Tree:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Had to buy:<i> Everything</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Actually bought: Marsanne Roussane, Tempranillo, Syrah, Voignier<i> </i></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-24622147874707184002010-05-05T08:34:00.000-07:002010-05-05T08:34:56.764-07:00Lack of Words<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hestercreek.com/">Hester Creek Cab/Merlot</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>meh.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/S-GO-2_nrSI/AAAAAAAAMc4/nLEqa3lAl8M/s1600/hestercreek.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/S-GO-2_nrSI/AAAAAAAAMc4/nLEqa3lAl8M/s320/hestercreek.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">2nd Crossing Sav Blanc</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Mmmm</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/S-GO_5sIrCI/AAAAAAAAMdA/iZ7porEuRUo/s1600/2ndcrossing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/S-GO_5sIrCI/AAAAAAAAMdA/iZ7porEuRUo/s320/2ndcrossing.jpg" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-43584806925751941722010-04-12T08:25:00.000-07:002010-04-12T08:25:26.283-07:00Mouton Cadet Bordeaux 2007<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/S8M4jjoxSOI/AAAAAAAAMVU/-1-uW0N3UH0/s1600/wino.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/S8M4jjoxSOI/AAAAAAAAMVU/-1-uW0N3UH0/s320/wino.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I won a <a href="http://www.bpdr.com/gb/default.asp">bottle of this</a> as a door prize at work and was told it should be a staple in anyone's wine rack. Okaaaay. Last night, we opened it while cooking dinner (I was an observer) and fell in love with it. A smooth finish, great flavour. I'll be honest, I don't drink a lot of French vino *gasp* but, recently, I've had a few that I really like!</div><div style="text-align: center;">$15/bottle</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-15958501593964099932010-03-28T23:04:00.000-07:002010-03-28T23:04:06.925-07:00On a Mission<div style="text-align: center;">To find the tastiest Pinot Grigio this summer. It seems to be my white of choice this year.</div><br />
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<a href="http://www.missionhillwinery.com/estate_wines/mhWine.asp">Mission Hill's Pinot Grigio </a>is on my list. I loved the taste, the finish and the price! <br />
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"This wine begins with aromas of orange blossoms and tropical fruits. On the palate, it is fresh and fruity, with flavours of citrus and pears. The wine manages to be full on the palate at the same time as having a light elegance."<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">$16/bottle </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-23561597681304069812010-03-21T17:18:00.000-07:002010-03-21T17:18:26.865-07:00Starmont Cab Sav<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/S6a03keUybI/AAAAAAAAMME/Mx7iusR2Cro/s1600-h/starwoodwine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/S6a03keUybI/AAAAAAAAMME/Mx7iusR2Cro/s320/starwoodwine.jpg" /></a></div><br />
We had <a href="http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/333336">Merryvale Starmont Cab Sav </a>at dinner in Whistler. A decent dinner wine. "...aromas of black cherry, cassis, raspberry, vanilla and cedar. The mouthfeel is dense and focused with a long finish." I don't think this is worth the price - I've had better for less money.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">$39/bottle</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-40436862859480310602010-03-11T11:44:00.000-08:002010-03-11T11:44:37.414-08:00Birthday Dinner Vino<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/S5lC-EWcUXI/AAAAAAAAMGU/DXfhwNaP8uY/s1600-h/bistrot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/S5lC-EWcUXI/AAAAAAAAMGU/DXfhwNaP8uY/s320/bistrot.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bcliquorstores.com/product/250662#listing_city_5_Vancouver">Chateau De Courteillac Cab Franc Cab Sauvignon</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Light, smooth taste with a bit of bite at the end.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bouchard-aine.fr/en/vins/chardonnay">Bouchard Aine Chardonnay </a><br />
"Warm with a note of citrus fruits, then complex with amber accents of honey and toasted bread"<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Both of these wines were delicious. The red was a bit light for me, but great for those who don't like a lot of spice in their wine. Also great with food. For the price, I will put both of these wines in my collection.</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072094491264197823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744568620546782726.post-28705112496426598172010-03-08T12:17:00.000-08:002010-03-08T12:17:48.080-08:00What Have I Been Drinking?<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/S5VULvRmFhI/AAAAAAAAMDc/7PjEXA1nx08/s1600-h/wine1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xLCxnxWN4EY/S5VULvRmFhI/AAAAAAAAMDc/7PjEXA1nx08/s320/wine1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.jacobscreek.com/main.php?country=Australia#/Our-Wine/Ranges/Range-Ap-option-range=Sparkling&variety=Chardonnay-Pinot-Noir/">Jacob's Creek Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir</a></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>My go-to sparkling used to be Yellow Tail Bubbles, but I've been turned into a Jacob's Creek fan. I love the combination of Chard/Pinot Noir!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>$16.99/btl</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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