Retro Wine Party - Part II
 

In November Wine Diva did a short story reminiscing about retro wines. I've had amazing responses from readers, all positive, as they shared their personal (secret) favorites. I talked about Lonesome Charlie, Blue Nun and Mateus as well as my own youthful indulgence-Moody Blue (which I mistakenly called Moody Blues).
Well, in my searches I didn't get lucky with my mother's Lonesome Charlie but I did get some great private time with Moody Blue!

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 Wines for the Office
 

Stuck doing time at the office over the holidays while everyone else is on vacation?
That sucks.
Well to make your incarceration period a bit more enjoyable here are a few beauty's to fill the water cooler with (and not share)!

Excellent Wines to treat yourself to.... 

 Sandhill SLP "ONE", Phantom Creek Vineyard, Okanagan BC, 2004
 

The first-born of the Sandhill Small Lot's Program (SLP) the Bordelaise styled 'One', never fails to impress. It's warmth emanates from the glass, apparent before you even take your first sip.
Rich dark fruit and ripe blackberry aromas followed up with fresh bell pepper and dried herbal aromas. Dark chocolate covered plums on the palate with rich earth, cedar and tobacco on the finish. Tannins are present but not overt.
Not for the faint of heart this wine needs a food pairing of equal intensity-grilled or roasted meat dishes. A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 9% Malbec there were only 511 cases produced.
Wine Diva tasted - December 20 2006
BC & AB Private Wine Stores - $32.99 limited (+700641)

 

 Bubblicious
 A quick revisit of my sparkling suggestions from last month

Here is a quick revisit of my sparkling suggestions from last month. Just in time for New Years Eve and just in case you forgot!

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 Taste Bites
 Restaurant Connor Butler...More than just a fine dining experience?

I don't have to convince you that every neighborhood needs a place to sit at the bar, have a few glasses of wine and perhaps a nibble or two.
Like Cheers, somewhere where everyone knows your name.
In our neighborhood we have Cru, Bin 942, West and a bit farther to the east-Ocean 617.
Now we have Conner Butler's.

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 How Cheesy
 

Saenkanter Gouda 5+ Yrs old- Cow's milk cheese from Northern Holland.
WD loves this boldly orange cheese with its crystalline saltiness and strong nutty flavour. There are not many aged cheeses that can beat this one for its sheerly rich palate. Its protected by a thick black wax rind (not edible) and requires a little elbow grease to cut through. Not cheap though (deservedly so) so make sure you are aware of how much a small slice will cost you.
$3.95/100gr
Stink Factor-low

More Cheese 

 Wine Diva-isms
 Men in Moustaches

Let's be clear, I don't have a moustache fetish.
In fact I've given them very little thought, except when I've seen them on a face where they just don't belong.

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 Wine Diva Sure Bets
 Looking for Something New?

What's a good wine for blue cheese? How about for that spicy pad thai? My wine suggestions are just a click away. You can access the Wine Sure Bets on the left hand menu of the web site and all the wines can be added to shopping lists or you can look for similar wines using the "Show Me Similar" feature with each review.

Go to Sure Bets... 

 Show Me Similar Function
 A new feature on Wine Diva





Like a wine but want to explore? The "Show Me Similar" link at the bottom left of reviews in my Reviews section will list up to 20 other wines with similar flavour profiles. They may not be the same varietal, or even the same colour, but this will help you sashay in the right direction.

Go to the Reviews section and try it.... 

 Coming in January
 Wines for under $20.00

Hung over from spending too much?
Need to rob the piggy?
No worries Wine Diva will be here to help with an awesome assortment of wines under $20.
That's nothing to oink at!