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G Spot White Wine Brings Humour & Excellent Wine To Finding Vino Toastmasters

Blog, White Wine, Wine February 19, 2016 Leave a comment

G Spot 2013 White Wine Field BlendWine buyers will immediately notice that, unlike other wine bottles, Dirty Pure bottles do not have capsules. Capsules only serve a decorative purpose and, on occasion, can lead to mold forming on the cork if the wine is stored improperly (e.g. 99% of the time). Additionally, the production of metal and plastic capsules is a messy and environmentally unfriendly business. Foregoing capsules is just one of our e orts toward sustainability best-practices.

Name of Winery – Dirty Pure Wine by Nine North Wine Company
Name of Wine – G-Spot 2013 White Wine Field Blend
Region produced in – Vineyards in Lodi

While the Lodi appellation is most often associated with Zinfandel and other red grape varieties, a few early pioneers successfully experimented with white grape varieties which continue to produce excellent fruit. Lodi is a diverse wine region formed thousands of years ago through geological events and alluvial waters. Two major rivers originating in the Sierra Nevada mountain range feed the Lodi appellation; the Mokelumne and Cosumnes. ese rivers have brought soils rich in granitic-based minerals that lend complex avors to the wines.

Types of grapes in wine – 98% Viognier and 2% Chardonnay from vineyards in Lodi comprise our 2013 edition.
Characteristics of wine –

The 2013 G Spot features spicy, mineral scented aromas of orange blossom, jasmine and pear followed by layers of mouth lling grapefruit, lime and honeydew melon avors. Juicy acidity provides a perfect balance with a clean, satisfying.

Look – Pale gold
Smell – Aromatic orange, citrus, jasmine
Taste –  Citrus, grapefruit, lime
Finish – Short finish
Food Pairing – Chocolate, melons and cheese

Kettle Valley White Wine ‘Gewurztraminer’ Twists Tongues While Delighting Toastmasters At Finding Vino

White Wine, Wine October 8, 2015 Leave a comment
595488_Kettle-Valley-Gewurztraminer[1]Meeting Date: October 06, 2015
Name of Winery – Kettle Valley Winery
Name of Wine – Kettle Valley Gewurztraminer
Region produced in – Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley
Types of grapes in wine – Gewurztraminer grapes
Characteristics of wine – Delicate aromas of  pink grapefruit, rose petals, and lychee nuts. Flavourful and aromatic.
Look – Light golden hue.
Smell – Pink grapefruit, rose petals and/or lychee nuts.
Taste – Lychee, apricots and spices combined to a sweet and refreshing aftertaste.
Finish – Quick
Gewürztraminer Food Pairing

Think Exotic. Gewürztraminer best pairings happen when you step outside of traditional French cuisine and experience other foods of the world. Middle Eastern and Moroccan cuisine, both utilizing nuts and dried fruits with roasted meats, are great examples of the types of cuisine to enjoy with Gewürztraminer wine. When pairing Gewürztraminer with food think about how the wine’s floral aromas and notes of ginger will bring out actual ginger and rose water used in a dish.

Meat Pairings

Duck, Chicken, Pork, Bacon, Shrimp and Crab

Spices and Herbs

Highly spiced and aromatic herbs including Cayenne Pepper, Ginger, Clove, Cinnamon, Allspice, Turmeric, Madras Curry, Sichuan Pepper, Shallots, Soy Sauce, Sesame, Almond, Rose Water, Lime Leaf, Bay Leaf, Coriander, Cumin

Cheese Pairings

Try it with less stinky and delicately flavored soft cow’s milk cheese and dried fruit.

Vegetarian Fare

Roasted vegetables and veggies with natural sweetness including Coconut, Red Onion, Bell Pepper, Eggplant, Tempeh, Squash and Carrot. You can also enjoy it with artichokes, which are one of the more challenging wine pairing foods.

Pairing At The Meeting

Dried Mission Figs

Brie on Sweet and Savoury  Date and Walnut Mini Crisps

All natural savoury thins (gluten free) rice crackers with Artichoke and Adiago dip

French Chardonnay Louis Latour Featured White Wine At Finding Vino On July 7, 2015

Blog, White Wine, Wine July 21, 2015 Leave a comment
ardeche-chardonnay-bouteille-fiche[1]Date of Meeting – July 7, 2015
Name of White Wine selected – Ardeche Chardonnay 2013 Louis Latour
Region wine is produced – Ardeche-Coteaux, France

Types of grapes in wine – Chardonnay

Characteristics of wine

Look – Clear to light yellow, like “hay” light bodied,

Smell – Green apples, melon, tropical fruits,

Taste – Apple, melon, peach

Finish – medium and satisfying, lasting freshness

Food Pairing – Chardonnay easily pairs with just about anything. Steak, fish, chicken, pasta, cheeses and soft fruits.  At the meeting we paired it with Triscuits with Goat cheese, pesto, roasted red pepper and soft fruits.
Comments from club members – Goat cheese cracker was something not tried before.  They enjoyed the soft fruit taste with the wine, it seemed to make the wine sparkle.