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sit. sip. savour.: 7 wines
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Sit sip. savour. In this crazy life of ups and downs, it is important to . sit. sip. savour. best done with good friends, good wine . and do not forget the cheese! Wine and Food Matching at Algonquin College. Authentic Oz - June 7, 2014 VINTAGES release. Bordeaux that won't break the bank - April 26, 2014 VINTAGES release. The Smart Buys Issue - January 5 VINTAGES release. Wordless string of yummy reds. 3 whites, 3 reds and a sweetie. Niagara's Twenty Valley Taste and Buy - Oct 19th in Ottawa. 1595, 12&#...
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Nokhrin Wines: Get to Know a Grape: Mourvedre
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Get to Know a Grape: Mourvedre. This week, we're completing our look at Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre (GSM) wines by looking at the last of the three grapes in this powerful red blend: Mourvedre! In past articles, we've looked at Grenache. Structured wines with good tannins, fruity flavours and aromas of blackberries. France (Rhone, Languedoc, Provence), Spain, Australia, California. Barbecued ribs, steak, game, veal. Labels: chateauneuf du pape wine. Cotes du rhone wine.
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Nokhrin Wines: Get to Know a Grape: Melon de Bourgogne
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Get to Know a Grape: Melon de Bourgogne. This week, we're exploring the West end of France's Loire Valley region and looking at a grape with a checkered past: Melon de Bourgogne. As the name suggests, Melon de Bourgogne hails from France's famed Burgundy (Bourgogne) region, where it was banned in the 16th and 17th centuries. Fortunately for winemakers (and wine-drinkers! Not to be confused with the often-sweet and always aromatic Muscat ,. Outside of the Loire Valley, Melon de B...
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Nokhrin Wines: Get to Know a Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Get to Know a Grape: Sauvignon Blanc. We've moved our regular Get to Know a Grape feature to Wednesdays this week to take a look at a dominant white grape: Sauvignon Blanc. And Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best-known and most popular white wine grape varieties. Planted everywhere from Australia to France to California, this is a truly global grape. So what makes Sauvignon Blanc so appealing? Blanc Fume, Picabon, Savagnin. Exotic fruits, peaches, and kiwi flavours.
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Nokhrin Wines: Get to Know a Grape: Gros Manseng
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Thursday, July 11, 2013. Get to Know a Grape: Gros Manseng. This week, we're exploring south France with a very unique grape varietal: Gros Manseng! Gros Manse Ugni Blanc. Ng is often used alongside. Gros Manseng really shines when it comes to food pairings. It's sweetness-acidity balance lends itself well to a variety of dishes, particularly foie gras, smoked turkey sandwiches, or Indian dishes, such as Chana Masala. It's also a great ac. South-West France, Gascony, Armagnac. Promote Your Page Too.
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Nokhrin Wines: Get to Know a Grape: Verdicchio
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Get to Know a Grape: Verdicchio. This week, we're looking at one of central Italy's classic white wine grapes: Verdicchio! Primarily grown in four regions of central Italy's Marche region, Verdicchio's name derives from the Italian for green ( verde. Due to the light yellow and even slightly green colours that often characterize Verdicchio wines. Despite the similarity of the names, Verdicchio is a largely Italian grape and shouldn't be confus vinho verde. Promote Your Page Too.
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Nokhrin Wines: Get to Know a Grape: Trebbiano
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Get to Know a Grape: Trebbiano. This week, we're looking at a grape popular in Italy and. France, for very different reasons - it's Trebbiano! The answer may be because, when vinified on its own, Trebbiano tends to produce largely unremarkable and easily forgettable wines that do not keep well. It does, however, produce a very nice acidity and citrus notes on both the nose and palate, so most Italian winemakers opt to blend it with other varietals, such as Chardonnay.
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Nokhrin Wines: Get to Know a Grape: Pinot Meunier
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Get to Know a Grape: Pinot Meunier. This week in our Get to Know a Grape feature, we'll be looking at a lesser-known red grape varietal: Pinot Meunier. There can be little doubt that Pinot Meunier is the poorer cousin of Pinot Noir. Pinot Meunier is also used in California to make sparkling wines and Australia to make still red wines. An exception to this is Krug Champagne, who use a large percentage of Pinot Meunier in even their highest-end and longest-aging wines. Labels: ca...
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Nokhrin Wines: March 2013
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Get to Know a Grape: Grenache. This week, we'll be looking at a hot-climate grape that is also responsible for a large portion of Rosé wines: Grenache. Grenache grapes tend to ripen late in the year, which means that a hot, dry climate is necessary, lest early frost ruin the ripening process. This has made it a popular grape in Spain, where it is known as Granacha and is the third most-planted varietal after Tempranillo. Grenache, Garnacha, Aleante. Stir fry, spicy chilli chow ...
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