Just doing some final prep for ‘Burgundy Night’ tonight. 2 Cote-de-Beaune, 2 Cote-de-Nuits. They’re all 2004. Shouldn’t be a flop in the lot, as I’m familiar with the producers, and I can’t wait to enjoy some nuance comparing the 4. Perhaps equally exciting is the menu. I had planned on doing a calf moose loin pairing, but instead, was blessed … Read More
Canadian Tasting Notes
I’m just about to upload an update of my tasting notes. I have a few bottles to add yet in the French wines. 93 wines noted since April 07, not including the south american wine tasting’s 40 or so, and whatever I had as a guest where I wasn’t a big enough snob to take notes. 44% old world. 56% … Read More
Le Rip. Le Off.
Okay. I’m sitting here reading a local nice restaurant’s wine list. And it gets my blood pressure up. ‘Chateau Pey La Tour’ from Bordeaux: $30. Last time I checked, Superstore had that priced just over the $11 mark. And I’ll remind you that $30 + GST + 15% tip = $36.30. They also have Tinhorn Creek’s Pinot Gris, to which … Read More
A notable meal. Not only because of some nicely grilled ling cod fillet – but because these are the first carrots and beets of the year. With a little french rosé and a bowl of home-made ice cream for dessert, it made my evening. Jay was over and we got to check out his new wheels. Very nice vehicle. We … Read More
Yen. Me. And fish.
Keeping this quick. 7 courses. Me and Yen. He knows food. 3 bottles of fine wine: Loire Anjou, South African Chenin Blanc, and Burgundian Chorey-les-Beaune. This was a night that perhaps will deserve the term ‘epic’. It was certainly an evening that appropriately honored the seafood from Sonora Island. It was certainly a culinary adventure. It warrants far more detail, … Read More
Today was crazy. M&D came over late morning to babysit for a while. We happily went out for lunch sans-baby for the first time. Mm. Dim sum. We then went to a free wine tasting at DeVine – 36 Canadian wines from Niagra and B.C.. I’m very proud of myself for spitting the whole time, and taking tasting notes for … Read More
Wine Tasting Notes Summary
A quick summary of my tasting notes: Worst WinesI try to do a lot of research to avoid these bottles, and my scores in general may seem pretty high because of it. But every so often, I encounter poorly made wine. Here are a few:Bouchard Ainé & Fils Beaujolais Villages 2005 75Domaine de Montrouge Juliénas 2005 68Jacob’s Creek Riesling Reserve … Read More
Father’s Day
I had a good father’s day. The highlight was a very nice evening with long-time-friend Yen and his girlfriend Emma. Yen’s been living in Calgary for 7 years, so we don’t get to see him much. And in that time, I’ve developed into a foodie. Yen has always been one. So we had lots in common before, now we get … Read More
4 Wines and a Plate – June
I have been humbled, yet again. You’d think since I know what the wines are, I’d be able to pick them out in a blind tasting. Or even get close. Nope. Our ‘B’ of the night was lovable and genius to me right out of the gates, and stayed that way throughout. I want it again. And what was it? … Read More
I attended a wine tasting this afternoon at a local wine shop. They emailed me a day or two ahead as a winemaker from Napa was pouring his estate’s wines. Nice to chat viticulture with someone who speaks english. Had a chance to discuss the relationship between water stress and flavour concentration at some length. Their wines ranged from $25-65/bottle, … Read More