Premier Wine & Food Pairing
Arouse your Senses
Proceeds of this event will benefit
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“The Spirit of Wine Sang in my glass, and I listened With love to his odorous music, H is flushed and magnificent song.� William Ernest H enly 2
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Thank You On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Adoptive Families Association of BC we thank all of our generous sponsors, our premium wine table partners, our hard working volunteers, giving event contributors and our guests for bringing us Wine on the Mountain 2009. Not only is tonight a great party that is arousing your senses with memorable wine and food pairings, but it is also a night to honor the world of adoption. Thank you for believing that children from babies to teens need families. We are so proud.
Treena Innes – Development Director
David Egan – AFABC President
Publisher: Marc Smith – Amuse Consulting Art Director: Esther Bergen – Two Wings Creative Design Editor: Treena Innes – AFABC Director of Development Coordinator: Carmine Osborne – AFABC Event Planner
Contributors: Ross Birney, CA John Schreiner Charlie Richardson – Editor wineanddinebcnews.ca Romona Lehnert – Wine Depot Cellar Jacaranda Kruckewitt – Everything Wine
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Board of Directors Karen Madeiros, Executive Director David Kuefler, Past President David Egan, President Robin Sauve, Vice President Marc Tews, Treasurer Charles Hill, Secretary Vivian Krause Elsa Felker Sarah Phillips Edward Lyszkiewicz Harold Schellekens Nadine Eustache Susi Proudman
Event Committee Carmin Osborne Cristina Ambrosi Jenny Alexander Laurie Oseen Lora Wendorf Marc McPhearson Marc Smith Rena Konomis Tania Elvin
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Adoptive Family Association of BC Acknowledgement Welcome Terra Breads Wine Quest Wines & Spirit Brokers Inc Whole Foods Vendemmia Group Inc. Tea House in Stanley Park Peacock & Martin Fine Wines Spirits & Beer Liberty Merchant Company Legacy Brand Management Sensory by John Schreiner Vincor Canada Pacific Breeze Puddifoot Gift & Tableware Tinhorn Creek Le Gavroche Vancouver Magazine Patagonia Imports Quaff Wines & Spirits The Art of Proper Wine Storage Stile Wines Philippe Dandurand Wines New World Wines Red Dog Vendemmia Group Inc. Gone Crackers Desert Hills Estate Winery Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse Giffard Liquors & Sirops Beverage Concepts Inc. Daniel Le Chocolate Belge Road 13 Forbidden Fruit Winery New World Wines Cupcakes Vista D’oro Taste To Savour Catering & Fine Foods Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse Chillean Winehouse Thank You to Sponsors
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Welcome On behalf of Raymond James Ltd. and myself, I welcome you to Wine on the Mountain 2009! Enjoy your evening by discovering unique wines, tasting delicious food pairings and meeting many community members who have a strong commitment to adoption. We are proud to be the presenting partners for this premier fundraising event in support of the Adoptive Families Association of BC. Who among us has not, at least once, complained about one of our siblings or been embarrassed because Mom or Dad was cheering for us a bit too loudly at our baseball game or a swim meet when we were a child? Far too many children are waiting for that very experience which we so casually dismiss. They would give anything, everything, just to have someone they can call Mom or Dad and to know that they will still be there for them tomorrow. A poster in my office reads, “A hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be a better place because I was important in the life of a child.” I am an adoptive parent and I believe in this message. Together, this evening, we can move one step closer to our goal of finding a “forever family” for every child who has been waiting far too long. Please raise your glass with me as we celebrate a wonderful evening with friends, partners and adoptive families.
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Table 2 - Aphrodisiac Wines
Table 1 - Artisan Breads
Arousal sensory overload
Presented by:
Breads Served:
Rating:
Fig & Anise
Must
Cranberry Pistachio
Must
Green Olive
Must
Cheese
Must
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Arousal
Presented by:
sensory overload
Wines Served:
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Rating:
Great
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Poggiobello Ribolla Gialla 2007
#837237
Must
Great
Maybe ❒
Santa Maria La Palma ‘Le Bombarde’ Cannonau 2007
#571323
Must
Maybe ❒
Col D’orcia Rosso Di Montalcino 2006
#715805
Must
Maybe ❒
Fabiano ‘I Fondatori’ Amarone 2003
#153023
Must
#183319
Must
Ceuso ‘Scurati’ Sicilia Rosso 2007
Comment:
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Maybe ❒
Great
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Comment:
Fig & Anise Our signature loaf, made with unsulphured mission figs and aniseed. This loaf is great with soft cheeses and very good toasted. Cranberry Pistachio Our seasonal flavour is only available until the end of December! Great when used as holiday stuffing, toasted or as sandwich bread, this loaf is very versatile.
Green Olive The green olive, sage and cracked black pepper help make this savoury loaf a consistent favourite. This loaf goes very well with pasta dishes, hummus, and soups. Cheese This cheesy sourdough bread is full of Parmesean and Asiago cheeses. Great with dips, soups, and salads, to name just a few pairings!
WineQuest Presents Sensual Italian Wines....wines that please the senses and tantalize the tongue...a selection ideal for a night of romance and candlelight. Some perfectly pair with oysters and red meat...while others are just sultry wines with generous soft layers of expressive complex flavours. Mamma Mia Amore, che vini buoni! Poggiobello Ribolla Gialla 2007 The perfect match with oysters and fois gras this elegant white bursts with yellow prunes and peach, some melon interwoven with citrus and jasmin. Indigenous and rare grape exclusive to the Friuli region. Try some with Farm House Natural Cheese
personality, a charming amiable wine that impresses with it sophisticated ease and notable yet pliable and supple structure. Perfect with cheeses! Try some with the Piave cheese Fabiano ‘I Fondatori’ Amarone 2003 Rich, sultry and silky, layered with dark chocolate, leather, fig, dried cherries warm sweet spice. The perfect wine for an intimate night in front of the fireplace..this is courting wine extra ordinaire! Try some with the Gouda Parrano - Holland or the Piave
Goat Gouda - Agassiz, BC Santa Maria La Palma ‘Le Bombarde’ Cannonau 2007 Soft and silky, with lots of flavours intertwining and wrapping seamlessly: peppery spice, smoky licorice, black cherry, clove, a touch of eucalyptus, earthiness and leather, bound in lots of ripe sweet stewed fruit. Try it with the Farm House Natural Cheese Goat Gouda - Agassiz, BC
Ceuso ‘Scurati’ Sicilia Rosso 2007 Brazen with bold, dense and pulpy expansive mouth filling flavours of beautiful ripe, pure dark fruit, smokey licorice a gentle hint of mineral and fine tannins followed by beautiful long, rich finish. Gouda Parrano - Holland or the Piave
Col D’orcia Rosso Di Montalcino 2006 Pretty and elegant with lovely ripe red fruit and an accessible
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Table 3 - Decadent Cheeses
Table 4 - Blind Tasting
Arousal sensory overload
Presented by:
Cheeses Served:
Rating:
Farm House Natural Cheese Goat Gouda- Agassiz, BC
Must
Gouda Parrano- Holland
Must
Piave- Italy
Must
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Arousal taste
Presented by:
Wines Served:
Rating:
#426692
Must
#78824
Must
#76109
Must
Great
Maybe ❒
ADAMI NVPROSECCO DOC Spumante Brut – Bosco di Gica
Great
Maybe ❒
TERRE DI TALAMO “VENTO” Vermentino IGT 2006
Maybe ❒
MAURO VEGLIO LANGHE NEBBIOLO DOC 2006 “ANGELO”
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Great
Maybe ❒
Great
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Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
Comment: Comment:
ADAMI NVPROSECCO DOC Spumante Brut – Bosco di Gica A sparkling wine that is both clean and simple without being onedimensional or predicable. Tonic & fresh creamy froth with notes of lemon zest, peach and lime soda. TERRE DI TALAMO “VENTO” Vermentino IGT 2006 The nose reveals fresh, clean aromas of the sea as well as delicate citrus and white flower and tropical notes. The palate is crisp, lively and refreshing. The wine has a round, creamy medium-bodied structure with a savoury finish.
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MAURO VEGLIO LANGHE NEBBIOLO DOC 2006 “ANGELO” Intense ruby color with fresh aromas of roses and red fruits, medium bodied, round and delicate, uniting the complexity typical of nebbiolo with the pleasing freshness that results from the brief time in bottle and wood.
Farm House Natural Cheese Goat Gouda- Agassiz, BC A perfect family friendly cheese! It has a smooth texture that slices and melts like a dream for a sandwich, casserole, or on the table. Gouda Parrano-Holland A gouda style cheese that tastes like a parmesan! Rich texture with an intense nutty, sweet flavor. A delicious treat with apples or melted on chicken.
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Piave- Italy What would happen if asiago & aged cheddar got together & had a child? That would be Piave. A delightful fruity cow’s milk cheese, aged over 14 months creating a complex, long lasting flavor. Nutty, creamy with a hint of tropical fruitiness, this cheese pairs well with full bodied red wine.
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Table 5 - White or Red? Two Tastes
Table 6 - Wine Martinis
Arousal taste
Presented by:
Arousal taste
Presented by: Peacock & Martin Fine Wines Spirits & Beer
Wines Served:
Rating:
Mission Hill Reserve Chardonnay
#18812
Must
#257816
Must
Mission Hill Five Vineyards Cabernet Merlot
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Wines Served:
Rating:
Maybe ❒
Ex Nihilo Riesling
#846808
Must
Maybe ❒
Elephant Island Cherry
#724765
Must
Hester Creek Pinot Gris
#560037
Must
Hester Creek Reserve Merlot
#077347
Must
Noble Ridge Pinot Noir
#489690
Must
Thornhaven Gewuztraminer
#731661
Must
Food Pairing: Ficelle Crostini, cured beef & cauliflower with capers & raisins Comment:
Comment: With towering trees in its backyard and the ocean at its front door, The Teahouse is a true Vancouver style restaurant. Fresh local ingredients and cross-cultural cuisine influences result in comfortable, contemporary dining with the best sunset view. Nestled on Stanley Park’s Ferguson Point for 30 years, The Teahouse has gone back to the tradition that made them famous. On May 14th, at a gala event in the park to celebrate their 30th anniversary, The Teahouse officially dropped “Sequoia Grill” from its title and reverted back to its original name. Janet McGuire, new Teahouse Manager and past owner of the Beachside Café says, “We’re going back to the tradition that set the Teahouse apart from the rest. The Teahouse has become such a landmark in this city because of the people who have experienced so many wonderful occasions here. Countless engagements, anniversary celebrations – you name it, it has probably happened here” General Manager, Mona Trivedi agrees, “We want to recognize the people who have allowed us to be a part of the big moments in their lives.” Recently joining the Teahouse is Executive Chef, Francois Gagnon. Combining classical training and using premium ingredients, he crafts traditional dishes which stand out and authenticate his strong belief in letting the ingredients speak for themselves.
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Table 8 - The Elements of Wine
Table 7 - Senation of Whites
Arousal aroma
Presented by:
Wines Served:
Rating:
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc
#179507
Must
Vinum Chenin Blanc
#206052
Must
Inama Soave 2007
#616052
Must
Chateau Fuisse, Saint Veran
#457523
Must
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Maybe ❒
Arousal aroma
Presented by:
Wines Served:
Rating:
2008 Ruby Tuesday Winery Viognier
Must
#574921
Maybe ❒
2004 Eikendal Stellenbosch Classique Reserve
#35899
Must
Maybe ❒
2005 Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico DOCG
#322289
Must
Maybe ❒
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❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great
Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
Comment:
Comment:
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc Colour: Pale straw yellow with green undertones. Aromas: Intense aromas of passion fruit, citrus and gooseberry. Palate: Generous flavours of lime, tropical fruit with a hint of apricot. Vivid citrus acidity and minerality that help to shape the intense finish. Ageing: Drink now or lay down for up to 3 years. Food: Serve with goat cheese, oysters, grilled fish or chicken. Vinum Chenin Blanc Colour: Pale straw yellow. Aromas: White petals and citrus crispness integrated with light touches of cinnamon. Palate: “Both lively and fresh, you pick up a minerality and depth of ripe chenin fruit that beguiles. Look for bits of lime and honey with a floral, spicy undertone.” -Anthony Gismondi Ageing: Drink now or cellar for up to 10 years. Food: A highly versatile wine, apt for a variety of cuisines.
Inama Soave 2007 Colour: Pale straw yellow. Aromas: Elegant nose of sweet chamomile, stone fruit and wild flowers. Palate: Luscious mouth feel with flavours of stone fruit, apple and a hint of almond. The finish is smooth and lingering. Ageing: Drink now or hold for up to 4 years. Food: Delicious aperitif and a great pairing with salads, appetizers and seafood. Chateau Fuisse, Saint Veran Colour: Pale gold with hints of green. Aromas: A nice intensity of ripe fruit, apple, citrus and wet stone. Palate: Crisp and fresh on the palate with flavours of apple, lime and classic Burgundian minerality. Rich and lasting finish. Ageing: Ready to enjoy now and over the next 7 years. Food: This wine pairs perfectly with crab, white fish and chicken.
2008 Ruby Tuesday Winery Viognier Bronze Medal – 2009 Okanagan Wine Awards. The grapes for this 2008 Viognier were grown exclusively on the Naramata bench. Handpicked on October 24, 2008. The extended ripening in the vineyard allowed the grapes’ characteristics to intensify. You will find tropical fruit, peach, mandarin and orange flavours. Perfectly paired with lobster, mussels or risotto. 2004 Eikendal Stellenbosch Classique Reserve Previous vintage: Silver – Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show. An elegant, well-balanced Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Marvelous full flavours are entwined throughout with strains of oak, spice, chocolate, tobacco and mint all leading to a very smooth finish. It shows a rich, well-structured body and fine tannins.
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2005 Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico DOCG Deep ruby red colour with intense and complex aromas, typical of the grape variety with notes of cherries, floral and vanilla hints. On the palate this wine is soft and round with well integrated tannins, pleasantly alcoholic. Good texture and excellent balance. The finish is persistent and mouth filling.
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Sensory By John Schreiner
But they do make it clear that you bring all of your
What you find depends on the aroma memories
senses to tasting wine, starting with vision. You
accumulated over time. Expect to smell pepper in a
need to start with clear wine glasses and get rid of
Syrah, spices in a Gewürztraminer, strawberries in a
the pewter goblets you got as wedding presents.
Pinot Noir, and so on. The nose will be the first to pick
You need to see the wine in the glass. There is an
up problems as well: for example, the musty smell of
old party trick to make the point. Put two glasses of
a root cellar signals a “corked” wine which, when
wine (same temperature) in front of person wearing
you taste it, will taste earthy and lack fruit flavours.
a blindfold and have the taster tell you which one is Now take a decent sip of wine. Perhaps you have
red, which one is white. It’s not easy.
seen tasters who also slurp some air in together with The beauty in the appearance of the wine is the first
the wine. This is a fine for wine judges, since the air
step in the sensual pleasure that wine gives you.
opens the wine a bit more. It is not good dinner party
Think of the joyous effervescence of Champagne in
etiquette and, quite frankly, it is not necessary. Just
a flute glass.
pay attention to the sensations as the wine passes over the tongue and down the throat.
The colour of wine changes as it ages. The greenish silver or lemon hue of young whites gradually turns
According to Georg Riedel, the Austrian maker of the
to gold in old whites, a sign that the wine is getting
world’s best wine glasses, there are five basic tastes:
tired and should not be aged longer. Red wines start
sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami – a Japanese
out with jewel-like ruby or purple hues. As Bordeaux
term more or less equating to savoury. The tip of the
André Tchelistcheff, perhaps the finest California
lovers know, really old reds (over 25 years) become
tongue is thought to detect sweetness. The sides of
winemaker in the Twentieth Century, was in his late
brown and pale. No one other than the English thinks
the mouth pick up acidity (sourness) in wine. The
70s when his wife convinced him to end a lifelong
that is a good thing.
inside of the mouth and the gums will detect the
smoking habit. To everyone’s surprise, he lost the
wine tannins if they are too harsh, as in young wine.
ability to taste wine. He lit up again very soon.
After the eyes have done their job, the nose kicks in.
The back of the mouth will pick up any bitterness
Blessed both with an iron palate and good genes, he
“… Many of the so-called tastes of wine are really
and, if the wine is too alcoholic, will also deliver a
lived to be 94.
odours,” Amerine and Roessler say. The sense of smell
slight sensation of heat.
is so critical that professional wine tasters (Robert That doesn’t mean that you should take up cigarettes
Parker, for one) insure their noses. It is impossible to
The umami part is the set of flavours you taste: for
if you want to be a better wine taster. It tells you
taste wine if you have a heavy cold, as I learned once
example, after you swallow big New World reds,
how adaptable your taste organs are.
“For each
in Gilroy, the garlic capital of California. I was given a
you may have the lingering sensation of liquorice or
of the senses, human sensitivity varies over a wide
glass of wine infused with garlic and I couldn’t tell. It
coffee or chocolate as well as the fruit flavours. That’s
range in very complex ways.” That’s from a fine little
was probably a good thing.
a sign of a good wine. (Good wines invariably taste
book called Wines: Their Sensory Evaluation by two
better in Riedel glasses.)
University of California professors, Maynard Amerine
You need a good-sized wine glass (eight to 12 ounces)
and Edward Roessler. Even though it came out in
to appreciate a wine’s aroma. The large bowl of a big
If you don’t get any of that, ask someone with a
1976, you can still buy through online bookstores.
glass captures and holds aromas that are squandered
little more experience to lead you through a tasting,
when the glass is tiny. It is a crime, in my view, to
pointing out what he or she smells and tastes. Even
Be warned: it’s a pretty dry book but, nevertheless,
serve Icewines, which have exuberantly tropical and
if it is only the power of suggestion, you’ll start to
full of keen insights. Incidentally, they write that
floral aromas, in dinky dessert wine glasses.
get it.
and nonsmokers.” I guess they did not speak with
What’s the best way of smelling a wine? “A quick,
Since you can spend a lot of money on wine, you
Tchelistcheff.
forceful sniff is considered best,” Amerine and
should learn a bit about tasting it. But if you find
Roessler advise, because the nose gets tired quickly. It
yourself dissecting a wine, like a biology class frog,
also recovers quickly. By the time you have given the
you are working too hard at it. At the end of the day,
wine a gentle swirl or two – this releases more aromas
wine is meant to bring pleasure to your table. You’ve
– your nose is ready to go back into the glass.
arrived at your destination when you’re happy.
“little or no difference is found between smokers
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Table 9 - Really? Oysters?
Table 10 - Wine Science
Arousal sensory overload
Presented by:
Wines Served:
Rating:
Sumac Ridge Sparkling Tribute
#289215
Must
Monkey Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
#324095
Must
Talus Lodi Pinot Grigio
#611863
Must
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Arousal
Presented by:
sensory overload
Wines Served:
Rating:
Great
Maybe ❒
2007 Chardonnay “Sangiacomo Vineyards” Carneros CA
Great
Maybe ❒
2006 “KILLER CAB” Lake County, CA
Maybe ❒
Comment:
#98012
Must
#114769
Must
#470922
Must
As it appears on wine labes
2006 “Vin de Garagiste” (Cabernet Blend) Lake County, CA
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Great
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Great
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Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
Comment:
Sumac Ridge Tribute was created to honour world class athletic performance as it takes centre stage at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympics Winter Games. Crafted in the traditional �Methode classique� this wine captures fresh citrus aromas with zesty apple flavours on the palate. This commemorative wine reflects perfection at its peak. Monkey Bay Nothing catches the essence of summer quit like a Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp and refreshing with lots of yummy tropical fruit notes its perfectly suited to lighter meals like white meats such as chicken and pork, and it’s a natural fit for fish and shellfish. Its also great with fragrant summery salads such as Greek or Caesar and Thai food or sushi. Talus Collection Attractive aromas of bright, fresh honeydew and apple fruit characters, with floral and spicy notes. Crisp, bright flavors of citrus, peach and pear along with subtle mineral, spice, and floral nuances, and a clean, refreshing, balanced, tangy finish.
Pacific Breeze, a New Westminster winery, is the first “Garagiste” {Garage Winery} in Canada. Family owned and operated, we are an International award-winning winery producing hand-crafted, small-lot wines. We produce “BIG” Full-bodied Reds and luscious white wines to enjoy for all occasions. Since our first release March 2007, we have won over 30 international medals including three “BEST OF CLASS” Awards. We will be pouring three wines, 2007 Chardonnay, 2006 Vin de Garagiste P2 & 2006 Killer Cab.
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Table 10 - Wine Science
Table 11 - Aromatic Reds vs Big Tannic Reds
Arousal aroma
Presented by:
Welcome to Riedel Crystal Claus Riedel was the first person in the long history of the glass to design its shape according to the character of the wine. He is thus the inventor of the functional wine glass. A positive approach to life is linked to pleasure and enjoyment. Pleasure is given by our senses like sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. Experience how our glass makers create a true “zest for life” out of the versatile material of glass. Make a journey through our world of glasses and senses. “The finest glasses for both technical and hedonistic purposes are those made by Riedel. The effect of these glasses on fine wine is profound. I cannot emphasize enough what a difference they make.” (Robert M. Parker, Jr. The Wine Advocate)
Arousal aroma
Presented by:
Wines Served:
Rating:
2008 Pinot Gris
#530683
Must
2008 Gewürztraminer
#530675
Must
2007 Cabernet Franc
#530717
Must
2008 Oldfield Series 2 Bench White
#307157
Must
2007 Oldfield Series Merlot
#153213
Must
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Great
Maybe ❒
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Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
Comment:
On a hillside overlooking vineyards, sagebrush, and the old gold mining creek that is its namesake, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has been owned and operated by the Shaunessy and Oldfield families since 1993. The winery is located south of Oliver, BC. Tinhorn Creek sources fruit exclusively from its own vineyards: 150 acres of prime land on two very distinct benches. This land lends to the creation of terroir-driven wines that are classic illustrations of the place they are grown. The 100-acre Diamondback Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench is planted with a mix of red and white varieties, primarily Pinot Gris, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The 50-acre Tinhorn Creek Vineyard on the Golden Mile Bench is also planted with a mix of red and white grapes, but primarily features Gewürztraminer.
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Table 11 - Taste Sensation
Table 12 - Vancouver Magazine Wine Awards
Arousal sense
Presented by:
Le Gavroche Food Served:
Rating:
White Beam Cassoulet with Duck Con-Fit & Merguez Sausage
Must
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Maybe ❒
Comment:
Arousal taste
Presented by:
Wines Served:
Rating:
Pikes Traditionale Clare Valley Riesling 2007, Australia
#291260
Must
Mission Hill Five Vineyards Pinot Gris 2007, B.C.
#563981
Dr. L Riesling 2007, Germany
#414748 #599274
Altesino Bianco di Toscana 2006, Italy
#637520
Must
Peller Private Reserve Chadonnay 2007, B.C.
#618298
Must
Solaz Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Spain
#610188
Must
Santa Maria La Palma Le Bombarde Cannonau 2006, Italy
#571323
Must
Tormaresca Paiara Rosso 2006, Italy
Wild Goose Gewurztraminer 2007, B.C.
Established in 1979, Le Gavroche is set in a gently refurbished two-storey Victorian house with a fireplace, an upstairs terrace and a sweeping view of Vancouver’s Coast Mountains and breathtaking harbour. With a private dining room on the main floor Le Gavroche can accommodate private parties or business groups with fine European flair. Avant Garde twists to classic French cuisine combined with sensuous simplistic sauces, the lightest natural stocks and uncommon aromatic herbs provide a dining experience like none other. Amongst the finest desserts served, “Madame’s” Lili Cake is a patisserie triumph unequaled anywhere.
Must Must Must
#378182
Must
Palo Alto Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere Syrah 2007, Chile #024059
Must
Viña Errázuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Chile
#287805
Must
Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2005, Australia
#608216
Must
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Comment:
Vancouver magazine’s International Wine Competition focuses on consumers and the way in which they choose and consume wine. With a goal of broadening tastes and offering everyday value, our expert panel of 14 judges spends three days sipping, swirling, and heatedly debating the merits of over 800 entries, until they finally arrive at the top 100 best-value wines. Taste a selection of winners from the 2009 competition at our booth and look for the results of our 2010 Wine Awards in the January/February issue of Vancouver magazine on newsstands December 21!
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Table 13 - Blind Tasting Colors
CMYK: 0, 68,100, 0
Presented by:
CMYK: 100, 100, 100, 100
Table 14 - Extreme Tasting Pantone: 309 M
Arousal taste
Arousal taste
Presented by:
Tamaño Mínimo con ajustes opticos Minimun Size with optical adjust
Wines Served: GrayScale
Rating:
Saurus Select Malbec
#466094
Must
Late Harvest Semillon
#599803
Must
Don Domenico Finca Cabernet Franc
#837393
Must
Don Domenico El Escondido Tempranillo
#849307
Must
Comment:
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Wines Served:
Rating:
Great
Maybe ❒
8th Generation 2008 Riesling “Classic”
#899377
Must
Great
Maybe ❒
8th Generation 2008 Off Dry
#744581
Must
Maybe ❒
8th Generation 2008 Pinot Gris
#247728
Must
Maybe ❒
8th Generation 2007 Merlot
#606921
Must
#76075
Must
Tamaño Mínimo con ajustes opticos Minimun Size with optical adjust
2008 Chardonnay
❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒
Great
Maybe ❒
Great
❒ ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒
Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
Comment:
Invert
Wine Tours Enjoy a Culinary Wine Experience in Santiago de Chile, Mendoza and Buenos Aires next March 2010 with Exotic Patagonia Ltd www.exoticpatagonia.com 604.601.2129 Lic # 47881. Wine Tours organized by wine-lover Argentineans. Saurus Select Malbec 2006 is a delicious Reserve Malbec from Patagonia, the southernmost place for the grape to grow in Argentina.
8th Generation 2008 Riesling “Classic” - Baked green apples, citrus and mineral. Lip smacking acidity. light petrol notes on the nose.
2008 Chardonnay - Baked apple toast and butter. Lemon and pear. Ripe and round.
8th Generation 2008 Off Dry - Intense fruit sweetness. Apple, lime and pear notes. Minerality. Mouth watering acidity.
Late Harvest Semillon 2005 is a limited edition sweet wine. Manufactured with dehydrated Semillon grapes with low natural sugar content (30 g) and 17% alcohol. This wine was kept in oak casks for16 months.
8th Generation 2008 Pinot Gris - Ripe pear. Light citrus notes. Nut and lightly toasted. Mineral. 8th Generation 2007 Merlot - Ripe sweet dark fruits. Warm soft tannins. Modern with some spice.
Don Domenico Finca Cabernet Franc is a Bronze Medal at Decanter Magazine with Grapes Certified Organic. Don Domenico El Escondido Tempranillo 2005 is a unique Reserve 100% Tempranillo, aged for 10 months in French Oak Barrels and one year in the bottle before going to the market. Top 10 Tempranillos in Canada by Wine Access Magazine 2008.
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Art of Storage The Art of Proper Wine Storage
Imagine enjoying a perfectly chilled Sauvignon Blanc on a sunny patio or coming home to a jammy, well-aged Cabernet after a long day at work. Wine with food; wine to soothe the senses. Whatever your pleasure, the rewards of the winemakers passion, hard work and talents are profound. In order to ensure you get the most enjoyment from the artist’s handiwork, proper storage conditions are invaluable. Your wines prefer to age in conditions similar to an underground cave. Avoiding vibrations and ultraviolet light keep the aging on track and clear of a condition called “lightstruck,” a state where sulfur and onion like smells overpower the crisp, lovely aromas. Store wines at lower, consistent, temperatures; preferably around 13C to help the flavors develop properly. Lastly, humidity levels should be between 50 and 70% to keep the corks moist and slow the effects of oxidation. Keeping your favorite vintages in the above conditions will ensure years of enjoyment and value. Properly stored wines pay due respect to the winemaker’s talent; we experience what the artist intended the wine to be. Ramona Lehnert
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Table 15 - Cheers!
Table 16 - Know Your Colours
Arousal sense
Presented by:
Wines Served:
Rating:
Bottega Petalo Moscato ‘IL Vino Del Amore’ IGT
#580993
Must
Bottega Prosecco ‘IL Vino dei Poeti’ Spumante DOC
#095711
Must
Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna 2007
#457945
Must
Argiolas Costera Cannonau di Sardegna 2007
#457911
Must
Di Lenardo Pinot Grigio IGT Venezia-Giulia 2008
#125658
Must
Di Lenardo Merlot IGT Venezia-Giulia 2008
#869537
Must
❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒
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Arousal sight
Presented by:
Wines Served:
Rating:
Great
Maybe ❒
The Show Cabernet Sauvignon
#374686
Must
Great
Maybe ❒
Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
#389510
Must
Maybe ❒
Zinfatuation Zinfandel
#748681
Must
Maybe ❒
Errazuriz Estate Sauvignon Blanc
#286385
Must
Maybe ❒
Errazuriz Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
# 427054
Must
Maybe ❒
❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒
Great
Maybe ❒
Great
❒ ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒
Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
Comment:
Comment:
Bottega Petalo Moscato ‘IL Vino Del Amore’ IGT Grab a small handful to provide a delightful summer diversion – perhaps for Sunday brunch in the garden or after a midnight swim on a hot night. Lovely, fragrant, pure green melon, floral and anise aromas are very invigorating, as is the lively yet gentle effervescence. Light, sweet but genteel too.
Argiolas Costera Cannonau di Sardegna 2007 The 2006 Costera IGT is another knock-out effort from Argiolas. It reveals masses of super-ripe fruit, bacon fat and licorice flavours. Today the fruit remains enshrouded in a wall of tannins so one or two of further bottle age is called for, but this is a magnificent wine especially at this level.
Bottega Prosecco ‘IL Vino dei Poeti’ Spumante DOC Prosecco An aromatic vine stock which gives origin to a kind of wine which expresses happiness and poetry. Gathered during a slightly early wine harvest, the bunches of this vine stock, vinified using a Vaslin (soft pressing) system, feature round yellowgreen grapes, with exceptional fruity perfumes of apple, pear and exotic fruit and a fresh taste, with a dry but always fruity aftertaste.
Di Lenardo Pinot Grigio IGT Venezia-Giulia 2008 The candied fruit, lemon zest, orange blossom and mineral notes make this wine stand out.It has a rounded, soft body with well-integrated crispness. Very good, with pineaple, light almond and mango character. Good acidity and a medium to long finish.
Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna 2007 Lemon rind and honey, with hints of sliced orange on the nose. Full-bodied, with ripe fruit and a long, flavourful finish. Rich, clean and steely. Good value in a squeaky-clean, flavorful wine.
Di Lenardo Merlot IGT Venezia-Giulia 2008 Intense nose with blackberry and licorice flavours – mouthfeel is very full but not loaded with tannins. Soft and round with an approachable style and easy to drink.
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The Show Cabernet Sauvignon Like a Hatch print for an Elvis gig, The Show grabs your attention. Big and bold, it is dominated by full flavours of dried black cherries, jammy preserves and complex toasty, vanilla, and spicy oak. Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon The 2006 Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon reveals vibrant dark fruit aromas of blackberry and plum, with oak and vanilla that integrate nicely with vibrant red berry flavours on the palate. This full-bodied Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon cries for beef, lamb and game. Zinfatuation Zinfandel Medium bodies on the palate, the wine displays bright raspberries and blackberries with spice and mocha notes. Errazuriz Estate Sauvignon Blanc The fruit was hand-picked during the second and third weeks of March and taken to the winery where 100% of the grapes were gently destemmed and crushed. All of the must was then lightly cold-clarified and fermented in stainless-steel tanks at 12°– 16°C (54°–61°F). Fermentation lasted 15 to 20 days. Following alcoholic fermentation, the separate lots were aged on their lees for three months to enhance the distinctive fruit character and develop texture and mouthfeel.
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Errazuriz Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Golden yellow in colour with excellent aromatic intensity. Aromas of citrus and ripe fruit lend complexity and freshness to the blend. The characteristics of honey, raisins, and aromas of ripe apricots and quince come from the noble rot on the grapes. The percentage of Gewürztraminer in the blend contributes citrus and floral notes. The palate has a good attack and body, with an excellent balance between acidity and sugar, which makes it feel fresh and fruity.
Table 18 - Stimulating Your Senses: the Art of Food Pairing
Table 17 - Taste vs Label Challenge
Arousal sight
Presented by:
Wines Served: Kestrel Vintners Pure Platinum (Viognier/Gewurtztraminer) - WA State
Hoopes Vineyard 2007 Hoopla Chardonnay - Napa CA
Must ❒ Great
Maybe ❒
Garry Oaks Estate Pinot Noir 2007, Salt Spring Island, BC
#411009
Must
❒ Must ❒ Must ❒ Must ❒ Must ❒ Must ❒ Must ❒ Must ❒ Must ❒
Maybe ❒
Fairview Cellars, Madcap 2006, Oliver, BC
#854703
Must
# 75101
Kestrel Vintners 4th Edition Holiday Lady in Red
#511717
Isenhower Cellars 2005 Red Paintbrush (Cab/Merlot/Cab Franc) - WA State
# 141119
McCrea Cellars 2005 Mourvedre - Washington State
#242727 #20917
Va Piano 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Washington State
#315630
Reininger Winery 2004 Helix (Merlot,Cab,Syrah,Cab Franc) - WA State #305177 Page Cellars 2003 Syrah –Washington State- Washington State
#70185
Comment:
Rating:
#420893
Must
❒ ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒
Wines Served:
#299420
Galante Vineyards & Winery 2005 Almond Flat Pinot Noir - Carmel CA
Kestrel Vintners 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Washington State
Rating:
Arousal aroma
Presented by:
Great
❒ ❒ ❒ ❒
Great ❒ Maybe
❒ ❒ Great ❒ Maybe ❒ Great ❒ Maybe ❒ Great ❒ Maybe
Maybe ❒
Fairview Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Oliver, BC
#913368
Must
Maybe ❒
2004 Familia Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon
#190256
Must
Maybe ❒
Available at private wine shops including Everything Wine, Liberty Wine Merchants, Edgemont Village and West Vancouver Liquor Store.
Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
Le Clos du Bourg, Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Loire Valley, France #370205
Must
Dão Sul, Cortello 2006, Estremadura, Portugal #30411
Must
Campagnola, Corvina Corte Agnella 2006, Veneto, Italy
Must
#627596
❒ ❒ ❒
Great ❒ Maybe
❒ Great ❒ Maybe ❒ Great ❒ Maybe ❒
Available at government BC Liquor Stores. Please encourage your local BC government store and Private Wine Shops to stock these items if they are not currently on their shelves. Your support is appreciated.
Comment:
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Table 19 - Big Bold Reds
Table 19 - Artisan Crackers
Arousal aroma
Presented by:
Wines Served:
Rating:
Hans Herzog “Spirit of Marlbourogh” 2001
#96610
Must
Castello di Bossi 2003 Chianti Classico Riserva “Berardo”
#320705
Must
Gianfranco Alessandria VDT L’Insieme 2004
#885103
Must
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Arousal taste
Presented by:
Crackers Served:
❒ ❒ Great ❒ Great
Maybe ❒
Blue Cheese & Cracked Pepper
Must
Great
Maybe ❒
Parmesan & Rosemary
Must
Maybe ❒
Canadian Cheddar & Chive
Must
Comment: Comment:
Hans Herzog “Spirit of Marlbourogh” 2001 This Pomerol-style wine is a blend of merlot, Cabernet franc and sauvignon plus malbec. A big wine with an impressively opaque purple colour and sweet berry fruit mixed with caramel, mocha and vanilla. It displays outstanding concentration, length, intensity and depth, copious ripe tannins and a fine mouth-feel. Castello di Bossi 2003 Chianti Classico Riserva “Berardo” Deep ruby red in color with spicy aromas of wild berries, tamarind, and licorice. Berardo is soft and velvety on the palate with a structure that is powerful without being aggressive. Delicious notes of raspberries, currant, and tobacco linger on the palate nicely framed by firm tannins. Gianfranco Alessandria VDT L’Insieme 2004 A superb blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera d’Alba & Cabernet Sauvignon that is silky, velvety and intriguing, it offers sweet mineral tones, soft tannins and a long finish on the palate. Part of an association of 9 small producers with proceeds from the sale of the wines are donated to various charities linked to artisanal agriculture and related trades.
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Rating:
Blue Cheese & Cracked Pepper The king of all cheeses, this cracker definitely shines with a glass of red wine. It’s also great with a seafood pate, or fig tapenade. A simple dollop of cream cheese works fine too... Parmesan & Rosemary Inspired by my love for Italian food, this cracker makes the best crouton for Caesar Salad! It’s great on it’s own with wine, but is also good with a simple soft cheese. Canadian Cheddar & Chive A line of Canadian crackers had to have the classic flavour of aged Canadian cheddar as one of its flavours. With the subtle addition of chives, this is popular one to keep in the cupboard for an afternoon snack!
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Maybe ❒
Great
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Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
Table 20 - Mouth Feel
Table 21 - Sweet & Bubbly
Arousal taste
Presented by:
Arousal
Presented by:
after dinner affair
Estate Winery
OLIVER, B.C.
Wines Served:
Rating:
2006 Syrah Select
#94839
Must
2005 Mirage
#80473
Must
2008 Gamay
#74815
Must
2007 Pinot Gris
#178285
Must
#86884
Must
2008 Gewurztraminer
#680827
Must
2006 Barrel Select Chardonnay
#642470
Must
2007 Un-Oaked Chardonnay
Comment:
2006 Syrah Select Gold Int’l & Silver Tasters Guild Int’l, Silver Indy International Some of the finest grapes in the area. A robust hearty wine, with an intense dark berry flavor. Jammy, spicy mid palate and a vanilla, black chocolate long finish. Excellent ageing potential 5 years. Serve now or later with prime rib, tenderloin / fillet Mignon, game meats, fois gras and strong cheeses. 2005 Mirage (GOLD Vancouver, SILVER& GOLD Indy Int’l, 2 People’s choice Award Vancouver, Silver OK Wine Festival, People’s Choice Award Kelowna) Our Mirage is a carefully crafted blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon , 30% Merlot ,15% Malbec , 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. This satisfying full-bodied wine delivers aromas of rich Black
currents, black cherries and plum that are predominate on the nose. Mid palate with spice and dark chocolate lingering in the aftertaste. Enjoy it with lamb, prime ribs, Tenderloin and barbequed red meats. Aging potential 5 to10 years. 2008 Gamay (Silver & Double Gold Indy Int’l, Bronze Ok Wine Festival & Int’l) Our Gamay has accents of black cherry Vanilla and spicy finish great summer wine pairs well with spicy food, pasta with red sauce, barbequed chicken or just nice sipping wine. 2007 Pinot Gris Bronze Int’l, Bronze Indy Int’l Our Pinot Gris is light citrus pear, pineapple, and green apple fruit flavors with hints of butterscotch. Perfect with fish, white meats, salads and pasta with cream sauce.
2007 Un-Oaked Chardonnay Gold Taster Guild, Silver all Canadian, Bronze Indy Int’l This un-oaked Chardonnay is a fruity crispy superb dry wine that exhibits luscious flavor of apple pear. It matches nicely with seafood, poultry dishes and light cheeses Or great patio wine for summer. 2008 Gewurztraminer Silver All CDN & Int’l & Indy Int’l Floral, lychee, spicy with rose petal nose smooth mid pallet, soft crispy long finish. Pairs well with oriental dishes, white meat or great on its own. 2006 Barrel Select Chardonnay Silver All Canadian.
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❒ ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒
Ciders Served:
Rating:
Great
Maybe ❒
Rumrunner
#641993
Must
Great
Maybe ❒
Pomona
#761932
Must
Maybe ❒
Wild English
#757104
Must
Maybe ❒
Kings & Spies
#817452
Must
Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
❒ ❒ ❒ ❒
Great
Maybe ❒
Great
❒ ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒
Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
Comment:
Maybe ❒ Rumrunner Rich, full-bodied and intriguing, this one-of-a-kind dark amber cider is aged in rum soaked bourbon barrels for over a year. The Rumrunners who operated in our local waters during the era of prohibition were the inspiration for this gently effervescent, semi-sweet cider with notes of molasses, apple butter and rum. Pomona Inspired by Pomona, the roman goddess of apples, this ice cider is hand crafted by freezing then slowly fermenting crab apple juice at cool temperatures. The result is a sweet dessert style cider with confectionary notes and hints of orange, apricot and clovetruly a nectar befitting the goddess herself.
Wild English Spicy, robust and unrestrained - a traditional Herefordshire-style cider not for the faint of heart. Named for the wild yeast fermentation used on English bittersweet cider apples, this ultra dry, unfiltered sparkler delivers deep earthy aromas and notes of an autumn orchard. Kings & Spies Kings & Spies is crafted from a blend of local heritage apples – primarily Kings and Northern Spies – yielding a fruit-forward, Italian-style sparkling cider. Proceeds from this cider support Lifecycles, a Victoria organization that promotes local food security.
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Table 22 - Liquers
Table 23 - Specialty Rums & Ales
Arousal after dinner affair
Presented by:
Wines Served:
Rating:
Lichi Li
#176602
Must
Ginger
#171835
Must
Poire Williams
#218354
Must
❒ ❒ ❒
❒ ❒ Great ❒
Arousal
Presented by:
after dinner affair Rums Served:
Rating:
Great
Maybe ❒
Diplomatico Reserva 8 year Rum
#529156
Must
Great
Maybe ❒
Diplomatico Exclusiva 12 year Rum
#807495
Must
Maybe ❒
Young’s Old Sam Demerara Rum
#50336
Must
Framboise (Raspberry)
#774059
Must
Peche (Peach)
#656470
Must
Kriek (Black Cherry)
#651174
Must
❒ ❒ ❒
Great
Maybe ❒
Great
❒ ❒ Great ❒
Maybe ❒
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❒ Great ❒ Great ❒
Maybe ❒
Lindemans Lambic Beers Served: Comment:
Comment:
Emile Giffard created the Menthe Pastille in 1885 when he was a pharmacist. Since that date Giffard has always aimed to find the finest ingredients, tastiest fruits and aromatic plants to enable the Liqueurs and Sirups the ability to create all the more delicious and unique cocktails. Giffard - Avrillé - Angers - France www.giffard.com
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Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
Table 24 - Chocolate Buffet & Sculptures
Taste Explosion
Presented by:
Pure Belgian Chocolate Daniel imports chocolates from Barry Callebaut for 3 simple reasons: • Callebaut’s Belgian chocolate making expertise and heritage of more than 120 years • Callebaut’s dedication to quality and guarantee of consistent taste • Callebaut’s commitment to sustainable cocoa communities
Pure Natural Ingredients There is nothing comparable to fresh and natural ingredients like whipping cream and butter. By using high quality natural ingredients, Daniel’s chocolates taste rich and flavorful without the need of artificial flavor additives. Your will never find preservatives, artificial flavorings and hydrogenated or tropical fats in our recipes. Pure Belgian Chocolate Making Techiques The majority of Daniel’s chocolates are shell-molded because it is the traditional process practiced in Belgium. Although shell-molding process involves more steps and time to complete than the common enrobing method, the elegant and symmetrical finish is well worth the effort.
Callebaut has long been engaged in activities to support cocoa farmers and cocoa communities to maintain a sustainable cocoa industry. It takes a leading role in industry associations such as the World Cocoa Foundation to help support a range of economic, social and environmental programs in cocoa communities in Africa, Asia, Central America and South America. Visit www. barry-callebaut.com for more information.
Table 25 - Bold Reds
Taste Explosion
Presented by:
Wine Served:
Rating:
2006 Fifth Element
#045922
Must
2007 Syrah
#417287
Must
2008 Pinot Noir
#753251
Must
Great
Maybe ❒
Great
❒ ❒ Great ❒
Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
Comment:
Road 13 wines express the special character of the Golden Mile. Our motto, “It’s All about the Dirt” reflects our belief that great wines start in the vineyard. We respect our vineyards and work hard to farm with integrity. 2006 Fifth Element This wine is about balance, elegance, and a “delicious complexity” factor. There is a lot going on in the aroma and even more on the palate. The flavours run from tobacco through chocolate with much fruit between, while the texture is mouthfilling, but not cloying. The tannins and acidity hold the wine together. The finish is long, which allows time for the complexity of flavours to reveal themselves. This is a classic steak wine.
Feel The wine you taste leaves an impression; you feel its weight, texture and temperature.
Take a sip As the wine reaches out to you, be conscious
2007 Syrah This soft, blousy wine has typical Okanagan Syrah pepper characters and, of course, typical Okanagan Anything fruit intensity. The addition of the Viognier has brought some interesting apricot and fig aromas to the background. The wine is very dry, with fine soft tannins, which should help it match well with some grilled or barbecued protein.
of how it feels in your mouth.
Is it light and crisp?
Is it heavy and rich?
2008 Pinot Noir After a hit of a stylistic digression of the 2007 vintage (not bad, just different) this wine resumes the style of previous vintages. Again, cherry predominates with a “briary” background which comes, year after yeas’, from the particular vineyard. Typical with lower Black Sage fruit, the body is lighter and the tannins are slightly more pronounced. As any good Pinot Noir should, this wine shows fantastically with any tomato based sauces, amongst others...
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Does it feel round and supple or pointed and sharp?
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Table 26A - Dessert Wines
Table 27 - Retro Revolution
Taste Explosion
Presented by:
Wines Served:
Rating:
Adam’s Apple Off-Dry
#396200
Must
Pearsuasion Off-Dry
#489377
Must
Impearfection Asian Pear Semi-Sweet
#396242
Must
Crushed Innocence White Peach Semi-Sweet
#396192
Must
Plumiscuous Plum Mistelle
#436576
Must
Caught Apricot Mistelle
#766980
Must
Cerise D’Eve Red Cherry Porstyle
#396283
Must
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Taste Explosion
Presented by:
Wines Served:
❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great ❒ Great
Maybe ❒
Mad Housewife 2007 Chardonnay – California
Maybe ❒
Mad Housewife 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon – California
Maybe ❒
Comment:
Maybe ❒
Rating:
#274183
Must
#251975
Must
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Table 28 - Sweet & Sinful
Table 26B - Chocolate & Decadence
Taste Explosion
Presented by:
Cupcakes creators, Heather White and Lori Joyce, know what it means to be sweet. Smitten with everything light, fresh, and fun Cupcakes is a return to simpler times. The nostalgic trademark colours of icing pink, soft vanilla, and rich chocolaty brown evoke those childlike memories of days when birthday parties were punctuated by goodies bags and icing sugar. Step inside one of five Cupcakes locales for instant aromatic delight. Baked fresh daily, Cupcakes confections of scrumptious retro cakes and cupcakes, use the highest quality ingredients (preservative-free), for weddings, birthdays, special events, or just to indulge. Because, “who doesn’t love a cupcake?” what? 18 classic cupcakes available in single, ½ dozen, and dozen. Sample a two-bite mini or indulge a big one, perfect for sharing! Baked fresh daily, these irresistible confections of custom made cakes and cupcakes are for all ages and every occasion.
when? Anytime you want to indulge… For personal celebrations, corporate events, weddings, bridal and baby showers, holidays, and of course, birthdays.
Taste Explosion
Presented by: FA R M S & WINERY
Wine Served:
Rating:
The D’oro
Must
#671917
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All locations are open 7 days a week. Check out the website for individual bakery hours.
Sweets Served:
Rating:
Bite size warm chocolate banana bread puddings with caramel sauce
Must
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Bite size chocolate hazelnut tartlets
Must
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Great
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Comment:
The D’oro A wine made from a blend of Marechal Foch, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, fortified with Vista D’oro Farms walnut Brandy. Thirteen months in French & American Oak. The complexity of tastes in this port-like wine are apparent with the first sip. Fraser Valley walnuts, picked on Bastille Day and long-soaked in brandy, begin the taste experience. Cigar box, medicine chest, shoe leather - there’s a warm and slightly spiced-cherry roundness to this rich mélange of organics, all carried in a Bordeaux –style blend of merlot, cabernet franc and marachel foch harvests that linger long on the palate. - Duncan Holmes
published by the Vancouver Courier
About Tracy and Taste to Savour Tracy Rowand is the owner and chef of Taste to Savour Catering and Fine Foods. She has over 15 years experience in the catering and food industry. After running the kitchen at Meinhardts and honing her skills in fine dining restaurants, Tracy decided to set up her own kitchen closer to home on Oak Street. As the mother of a five-year-old girl (who loves to spend time with her in the kitchen), she believes it is important to be part of the local community. Stop in and experience Tracy’s flair and love for food at Taste to Savour. Your taste buds won’t be disappointed.
A history of Vancouver’s neighbourhoods and the people who built them Lisa Smedman
GREAT FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! Call 604.738.1412 to order
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Catch Tracy every Friday at 11:30 am on The Dave Brindle Show at Talk 1410 AM. To contact us, catering@tastetosavour.com or 604-264-0005 or 604-729-0149. Tracy also writes a food blog where she shares her favourite recipes and suggests some fantastic bottles of wine. Check her blog out at www.tastetosavour.blogspot.com
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Sparkling Cider
Tango & Tasting
Red Carpet
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Ciders Served:
Rating:
Pippins
Must
#405423
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Vip P arty
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Wine Served: Great
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Kiyantu, Cavas Submarinas Wines
#522003
Must
Cab Sauv, Cavas Submarinas Wines
#212522
Must
Carmenere, Cavas Submarinas Wines
#144279
Must
Chura, Los Robles
#329516
Must
Cab/Syrah, Los Robles
#386367
Must
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Great
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Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒ Maybe ❒
Comment: Pippins Juicy, expressive, and playful on the tongue – Pippins reveals why cider was North America’s favourite drink before Prohibition. This lively, aromatic semi-dry cider opens up to reveal notes of pineapple, citrus and apple. This sparkler is as robust as our pioneers and the “Pippin” apple trees that flourished on our frontier. abv: 9.2 % (2008)
Wine Orders
If you find a favorite wine or beverage tonight, visit your local liquor or wine store and simply provide them with the Sku # and description to place the order. You can also order your favorites tonight in time for the holiday season or just because with Everything Wine at the Order Desk. Visit them in the Lupins Room at the Distinct Auction between table #5 and table #11.
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Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance. Benjamin F ranklin
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