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February 2008A red adventure... | TANTALUS VINEYARDS | | PINOT NOIR 2006 | | VQA Okanagan Valley, British Columbia | | | | Tasting Notes | | Their first Pinot Noir vintage. The majority of fruit was hand picked from vines of German origin planted in 1983, with a small portion of French Dijon vines planted in 2005. A fresh, fruity, medium-bodied Pinot Noir with aromas of strawberry, red cherries and a hint of violets. On the palate rich flavours of cherries, raspberries and subtle notes of spice with silky soft tannins. | | | | Food Pairing | Roast veal, roasted Cornish hen, mushroom risotto and grilled salmon.
Cheeses - Cheshire, Brie, cheddar | | | | Available directly from the winery: (Ph: 1.877.764.0078) and selected specialty stores. | | $29.90 CAD | | |
| BARONE RICASOLI BROLIO | | 2005 CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG | | Tuscany, Italy | | | | Tasting Notes | | Castello di Brolio is one of Tuscany's leading wine estates and one of the oldest wine producers in the world. An excellent vintage, this well balanced red is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. Dark ruby red in colour, with wild berries, cherry, and light vanilla aromas. Full-bodied and velvety, with lots of fruit and a long succulent finish. | | | | Food Pairing | Meat-based pasta sauces, cassoulet, game casseroles.
Cheeses - Parmigiano Reggiano, asiago pressato, fontina | | | | Available at BC Liquor Stores. | | $27.74 CAD | | |
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