LOCAL PAIRINGS FOR THANKSGIVING TURKEY
AFFINTY CIDER HERITAGE DRY
WESTHOLME TEA
Funky barnyard aromas give way to subdued notes of citrus, so your turkey will feel right at home. This extremely dry cider is a blend of wild and cultivated apples found only in the Cowichan Valley which we think makes all the difference. Fermented in the style of an English Scrumpy, it will steal the show. 6.7% alc/vol $9.49/500mL
This tea is hand-made at Westholme, inspired by traditional Japanese ‘Hojicha’ green tea. Tea leaves and twigs are hand-plucked, hand-processed, then cold-smoked with Maple chips. This steep is woodsy and toasty, providing warm comforts of an evening fire to compliment a hearty and savory autumn meal. A sweet, smoky maple linger and low astringency pairs well with turkey and cranberry. In each sip you can truly taste the Cowichan terroir, which ties together a meal created from other local ingredients. Cost: $25/10g bag and $55/25g bag
MAPLE SMOKED GREEN TEA
BLUE GROUSE WINERY QUILL PINOT NOIR A beautifully rounded wine with smooth silky tannins and a light body. On the palate look for caramel, berries, cherry, forest floor and baking spice. Pinot Noir is always the darling when pairing Turkey and wine. It not only goes with the Turkey and cranberry but also all of the side dishes! $27.99
UNSWORTH VINEYARDS
2019 CHARDONNAY Notes of lemon curd, yellow apple and blanched almonds on the nose lead to a dry and poised palate featuring flavours of ripe citrus, hazelnut and subtle spice notes and leading to a long finish. Unsworth’s inaugural release of Chardonnay is a perfect match with your Thanksgiving turkey. The bight citrus flavours refresh your palate during the feast while the density and texture on the palate provide substance to compliment the plethora of traditional side dishes. This wine is very food friendly and will pair across the entire table! $30.35
THE CLAY HUB COLLECTIVE’S 6th Annual Christmas Pottery Sale
November 6th & 7th 10am to 3pm 2375 Koksilah Rd. Cowichan Station
www.theclayhubcollective.com Covid protocols in place, Vaccine cards to be presented.
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