Seasons Greetings once again everyone.
Every year for the past decade I have enjoyed ringing in the New Year with a few close friends around the dining room table enjoying great food and beverage while reflecting on the events of the passing year.
Tonight is no exception, though, I am pleased to share with you a unique find in Canadian wines that I will be pairing up with a rather savory Chinese food menu.
SUMMERHILL Pyramid winery
Ehrenfelser 2010
Okanagan Valley BC
VQA|White Wine
Volume: 750ml
ALC.% 11.0
This is a rare and distinguishable VQA wine that abounds with aromas and flavours of citrus fruits, apricots and a hint of gooseberry. Ehrenfelser is a cross bred varietal consisting of Riesling and Sylvaner grape varietals and a unique alternative to traditional food pairing were Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc are the consideration. Enjoy this one with Thai Curry or as a social sip & savour with friend anytime.
Stephen Cipes is the founder and proprietor of Summerhill Pyramid Winery in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia Canada.
Stephen is committed to environment best practices and produces 100% organic wines. His Kelowna vineyards are in the process of being certified under the Demeter Biodynamic certification, further ensuring all wine enthusiast and connoisseur are consuming wines that are produced in harmony with nature.
I highly recommend taking an opportunity to visit this unique winery in 2012 for the breathtaking beauty and views from this estate, as well as experiencing the winery Pyramid tour and sampling great pairings on the patio of the award winning winery bistro.
To find out more on this great canadian winery vistit them online at http://www.summerhill.bc.ca/
Wishing everyone a safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy Holiday Season One & All.
We at Anything Goes have been busy little elves preparing for the upcoming Christmas Holiday Season.
How in the world, we ever managed the time to stop and discover some of the best in wines, let alone formulate a consensus on what we believe would best serve Mr. & Mrs Claus at the Christmas feast, no matter what was on the menu, I'll never know, but we did. So for all of you who sent in requests for our picks, we say thanks and without any further ado, a toast and Happy Holidays to you, Cheers!
Discover:)
TOASTED HEAD CHARDONNAY
LCBO# 594341|750ml|13.5%|$17.95
Smooth Chardonnay-er
...with over a century of wine making to its history, the new world wine region of California/USA has risen to produced this magnificently crafted and stylistic earthy white wine. A robust fruit forward chardonnay of substantial body, elegant structure, fine tannins and reserved oak treatment which tantalize the palate with its toasty oak and creamy butterscotch aromas and flavors.R.H. Phillips has crafted a true gem for all the Who's in Who's-ville. This wine is sure to linger on your palate well after every fine morsel of your favorite digs are complete on your plate.
Serve it Tonight:)
with a Roasted Pear and Quebec Blue Cheese Insalata and Walnut Champagne Dressing
Discover:)
MARCHESI DE' FRESCOBALDI TENUTA DI CASTIGLIONI 2008
VINTAGES 145920 | 750 mL bottle | 13.5% |$ 21.95
Under the Tuscan Sun...
...here is a red as vibrant as Rudolph's big red nose. Once you nose this big red your palate immediately knows your in for a treat. Mechesi De Frecobaldi has produced another fine addition to the legions of Super Tuscan Reds. Packed with rich Cabernet Sauvignon this blend is also layered with delicious and smooth Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese grape varietals. A well structured wine matched with approachable tannins and a medium long finish and all we can say is "Tastes like More!"
Serve it Tonight:)
with a Prime Rib Roast w/ Pancetta crushed Yukon Golds and Balsamic glazed roasted Root Vegetables
Discover:)
Reynac Pineau Des Charentes
LCBO# 101394|750ml|13.5%|$18.95
...Golden & Delicious
Pineau Des Charentes is a luxuriously sweet aperitif wine that is well known in the Old World and enjoyed by million of countrymen of France. The wine is a stunning vibrant gold color in the bottle and glass. It possess intoxicating rich aromas of ripe grapes, honey and dried fruits. Nothing says winter warmth better than this golden sweetie from the south of France which has been fortified with cognac.
Serve it Tonight:)
with an Eggnog Creme Brulee & Cream Filled Gingersnap Cookie
In the world of beverage, we believe, Anything Goes...a world of possibilities.
We hope you will agree
Cheers.
