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Lake Breeze Pinot Blanc set the mood at Finding Vino

Blog, White Wine October 6, 2016 Leave a comment

Name – Lake Breeze Pinot Blanc

Region – Okanagan Valley; Naramata Bench District

Description – Wine is intensely fruity and aromatic with great complexity and balance consistently clean, crisp and fresh

Aroma – Mineral, pear, ripe apple, and floral aromas

Body – medium-bodied

Taste – Crisp and clean with a smooth texture and notes of peach and green apple infused with a flinty-smoky essence

Attack – Open with pear and apple skin notes followed by mouth-watering tropical fruit and pear notes

Finish – Zesty

Food Pairing – This Pino Blanc wine goes well with a lighter type cheese, swiss, goat or fontina cheese on a light cracker. Quiche Lorraine or asparagus quiches make a great pairing also.

Relax Cool Red makes for a chill evening at Finding Vino Toastmasters

Blog, Red Wine August 23, 2016 Leave a comment

Name of Winery – Unknown

Name of Wine – Relax Cool Red

Region produced in – Rheinhessen Region, Germany

Types of grapes in wine – Dornfelder

Characteristics of wine – Sweet, simple

Look – deep and rich red

Smell – fruity, black cherries and plums

Taste – not too sweet, not too dry, lively acidity, fruity but not too grapey

Finish – smooth

Food Pairing – The wine pairs well with appetizers and cheesy food.

Why not try a food that is more popular with Canadians than with any other nationality – Kraft Noodles! It fit the theme of the meeting which was ‘Remember When’. Several attendees agreed that it reminded them of their youth when they were at college or university and Kraft was convenient, although few said they are fans of it nowadays. We experimented by serving half the people a version made the traditional way with milk and margarine, the other half received Kraft made with mayonnaise. The traditional version was voted the best by a large majority.

Cava Mas Fi Brut Serves Up Winners At Finding Vino Toastmasters

Blog, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, Wine July 21, 2016 Leave a comment

Name: Cava Mas Fi Brut

Region: Vilafranca del Penedes Estate, Catalan country of El Penedes; municipality of Torrelles de foix40 km south of Barcelona, Spain

Grapes: Macabeo 35%, Xarel.lo 40%, Parellada 25%

Colour – straw yellow color with green tones

Appearance – bright; elegant & balanced Spanish sparkling with fine bubbles,

Aroma – soft aging aroma with signs of flower, ripe fruit & citric; white flower & citrus scents dominate the nose

Body– shows good weight & mouth feel

Taste – palate offers fresh stone fruits & pleasant creamy flavors

Attack – a complex, structured palate

Mid-Palate – extremely vivacious in mouth compensated with a pleasant elegance & equilibrium; with papaya, thyme & baked apple flavors

Finnish – medium long & smooth on the finish

Food Pairing — Pairs with salads containing fruits (especially apples, grapes, and pears) or nuts, pasta and rice dishes, fish, spicy foods, poultry and white meats. Also pairs well with lamb, stews, and carpaccio. This wine also goes with desserts or enjoyed as an aperitif.

Meiomi Pinot Noir Rules The Day At Finding Vino Toastmasters

Blog, Red Wine, Wine July 4, 2016 1 Comment

Name of Winery – Meiomi

Name of Wine – Meiomi Pinot Noir 2014

Region produced in – California Sonoma County, Santa Barbara County, Montery County

Types of grapes in wine – don’t know

Characteristics of wine – flavorful, full of berries, chocolate, vanilla, a bit of oak.

Look – dark garnet, velvety

Smell – berry and earthy

Taste – expressive boysenberry, vanilla, dark cherry

Finish – smooth

Food Pairing – goes with just about anything, delicious with salmon, smoked salmon, cheese, fish or pork.

Aveleda Vinho Verda Perfect Summer Wine Showcased At Finding Vino

White Wine, Wine July 4, 2016 Leave a comment

Name of Winery – Quinta da Aveleda

Aveleda is a name which spans several generations. The first records of the sale of bottled wine date back to 1870, with Manuel Pedro Guedes (1837-1899), known for his strong enterprising spirit and believed to be the founder of the business as we know it today.

Name of Wine – Aveleda Vinho Verde

This wine remains a benchmark for the Vinho Verde region, even though the producers have now recast it as a Minho wine. It is steely, tight and crisp, with a touch of creaminess that gives it a more rounded aftertaste. Drink now through 2015

Region produced in – Portugal

Types of grapes in wine – Vinho Verde

Characteristics of wine – Aveleda’s estate wine continues to evolve, this vintage combining the granitic power of alvarinho (20 percent of the blend) with the lemon-lime freshness of loureiro (80 percent, leaving trajadura aside). A textbook Vinho Verde with plenty of acidity tied to its grapefruit flavors, this will brighten any summer party, especially if there’s grilled fish on the menu.

Look – Pale yellow

Smell – Crisp, dry and light with bit of a richer body than most inexpensive Vinho Verde and a hint of effervescence

Taste – Fizzy, citrus-drenched, delicious goods that exudes hints of grapefruit, lime, and white flowers.

Finish – Hints of white pulp fruits, such as apples and pears, come together harmoniously in the mouth, with a persistent fresh feel.

Food Pairing – Incredibly refreshing, crisp acidity, juicy lime, lemon zest, completely dry with bit of a richer body than most inexpensive Vinho Verde and a hint of effervescence making it perfect for porch sipping or accompanied by fresh seafood.

Here’s the perfect sunny day party wine at a price point you just can’t beat. It’s zippy, crisp, dry and light with a slight fizz that exudes hints of grapefruit, lime, and white flowers. Plus The low alcohol makes this a great candidate to keep the party going all night long!