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February 22, 2008 
 On your mark. Get set. Taste!
 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Fest


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This coming Monday is the official launch of the 30th Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Fest.
The week begins with wine events and dinners followed by seminars and of course - the ever popular International Tasting Room.
Here's a selection of wines you'll be able to sample in the tasting room and at events around town - test your palate and see what you think.
Granted, many of these wines will be from a more recent vintage and I'll be tasting the newest releases side-by-side with you.
So, limber-up, pucker-up, practice your spitting technique and carry a baguette to soak it up.

See you there...

 Col de Salici Prosecco de Valdobbiadene,Veneto Italy, 2006
 

Col de Salici The Col de Salici is pale straw in colour with gorgeous aromas of creamy peaches, white flowers and candied citrus peel with a hint of mint and nutty/toasty notes. Super fresh on the palate - crisp on the entry, a creamy mousse mid-palate with flavours of honey, mineral, citrus and toast on the finish. It's off- dry with a lovely fruity linger.

$21.99 approx.
(+463158) BC private stores
Worth tasting at Playhouse wine fest!

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More Bubbles at Wine Fest... 


 Mionetto Sergio 'MO' Rose, Veneto Italy
 

Sergio MO Prosecco The colour of wild strawberries with aromas of red cherry, warm blackberries, earth, violets and minerals. It's effervescent yet smooth with nice weight on the tongue showing vibrant berry, cherry pit, spice and a seam of citrus rind. This is no wimpy pink bubbly, it has solid grippy flavours, good acidity and a clean, firm finish.
Just one of a number of Mionetto bubblees to taste at Playhouse wine fest!

$26.99 BC
(+098038)

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More to taste at wine fest... 


 Catina Breganze, Prosecco Marzimino Rosato, Veneto Italy
 debuts at VPIWF

Prosecco Marzimino Rosato Made from Prosecco and the light and fruity, red Marzimino grape, which is classic to the region of Trentino, in Northern Italy this spumante-style bubbly has the perfect pink colour of cherry blossoms. Laden will fruity aromas - mixed berries and exotic citrus with undertones of rose petals and marzipan. She's smooth and creamy with delicate bubbles, berry flavours and a drop of honeyed sweetness on the palate.
As reviewed on CityFood.com February 2008

$21.99 BC
arrives late spring 2008 in BCLDB stores

More wines to taste at wine fest... 


 Sumac Ridge 'Pinnacle' Sparkling, Okanagan BC, 2001
 

Sumac Ridge Pinnacle sparkling This 'peak' of sparkling wine in Sumac Ridge's portfolio is made from 100% Pinot Noir. Age has lent the prominent toasted aromas and I love the berry, peach blossom and honeyed secondary notes. On the palate it's more crisp than creamy with zesty, lemon-y flavours and lingering toast and nutty flavours. Full-bodied and richly coloured with a golden- amber hue.

$35.00 winery
(+295990)

Look for this wine at wine fest!

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More wines to taste at wine fest... 


 Cecchi "Natio" Chianti, Tuscany Italy, 2006
 

Cecchi Natio For some consumers the jury is still out on organic wines-are they really tasty?
The Natio is.
It's a lovely ruby-hue with mint-cherry, sweet beet aromas and raspberry notes. In the mouth it's fresh and juicy with bright berry fruit flavours, leather, tobacco and spice - a bit choppy on the palate but a truly refreshing, lighter-bodied red with only 12.5% alcohol!

$14.99 BC
(+106682)

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More wines to taste at wine fest... 


 Don Miguel Gascon Syrah, Mendoza Argentina
 

Gascon Syrah Muscular aromatics - black fruit, smoked meat, earth and dark floral aromas. Smooth on the entry, grows heartier on the mid-palate with chewy black fruit and coffee, a brush of acidity and smoky spices with lingering savoury herbs. Black pepper and dark cocoa on the finish.

$15.99 BC
(+744532)

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More Wine Fest wines... 


 Cave de Tain Saint Joseph, Esprit de Granit, Rhone France
 

Seductive, muscular aromas...black current liqueur, earth and sweet spices, saddle leather, cocoa and pepper notes with a hint of bacon. Fresh on the entry with blackberry, prunes and warm oak spice. Medium- full bodied, elegant with lifted flavours, lingering and smooth with supple tannins.
Good value for the juice!

$33.99 BC
(+017512)

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More wines to taste at Playhouse... 


 More to taste at Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival
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Danzante PG



  • Danzante - Italy
  • Lanson Champagne - France
  • Champagne de Venoge - France
  • Gray Monk - BC
  • Santa Rita - Chile
  • Jackson-Triggs - BC
  • Quails Gate - BC
  • Sandhill - BC
  • Chateau Haut Vigneau - France
  • Pascual Toso - Argentina

read these reviews and more inside... 


 Don't forget - Wine Diva's daily blast during wine fest
 

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Once again I'll be keeping you informed of daily events and wine tastings during the key days of wine festival - if I survive...

Stay tuned!

 


 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
 

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The 30th annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Fest starts Monday 25th and continues through March 2.
The theme country is Italy (cin cin) and the global focus is bubbles (cheers)!
Some event ticketsare still available.

Check the link below.

For tickets and information click here... 


 The Tasting Room
 

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"...Th e Tasting Room is the radio version of an audio blend, a Meritage for the soul."
Terry David Mulligan and his guests discuss food, wine, viticulture...
Listen each Saturday to hear Wine Diva's weekly wine reviews;

~February 23 - wine fest picks and tasting etiquette!
~March 1 - live from the tasting room at wine fest


The Tasting Room - Saturdays 10am - noon
on am 1150 in the Okanagan or listen on www.thetastingroomradio.com

Link to The Tasting Room Radio... 


Coming Next!


~Wine Diva's daily blast February 27 - March 1 during Playhouse Wine Festival

Pink and Cheeky...


Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva

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