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February 3, 2009 
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Well. believe it or not Wine Diva turns 5 this month - and what a fantastic five years it has been, thanks to your support!
But with that, WineScores.ca also celebrates it's first birthday!

My 3rd annual Budget Bottles (part 2) proceeds to cut costs and focus on wines under $17.

I also continue (Re)Discovering Chile with more on the Rapel and Curico Valleys...


And, Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival tickets went on sale January 27th! Jump in, don't hesitate as there are some great events and tastings including my Diva(s) at the Met on March 24th.

What's New? I have added an "email this review" to each wine review. This is a brilliant way to send a single wine review via email to a friend. Complete with price, score and picture!
And, coming soon a fabulous new function making it easier for you to find the wines I review...

I just got back from Napa Valley and Sonoma, important investigative studies - imbibing in liquid research - in order to keep you in the loop about what is going on with our neighbors to the south. And, I finished with a tooth-blackening finale of Zinfandels at ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers) on Sunday.
I am off to Australia this week so stay tuned for some great stuff on Oz...

And coming next,
Valentines Day is coming up - so watch for some sweetheart wines next week. But prior to that - tomorrow, Wednesday the 4th I'll be back on City TVs new Lunch TV talking wine...

Cheers,
Daenna

 Budget Bottles part 2 - January 2009
 

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Are you still feeling the "after holidays" hangover - pinching pennies? Here's my annual selection of budget bottles - this year, with the economy as it is, I've selected wines under $17!


Link here for budget bottles 2... 


 (Re)Discovering Chile
 An Introduction...

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You can never really get lost in Chile, the magnificent Andes Mountains are always within view, and are always east. And, if you head west, into the sunset, you'll find yourself at the Pacific Ocean - in very little time.
So it's curious that while visiting a country with more than 4000 kilometers of coastline, it took me two weeks to find my way to the Pacific Ocean - especially when I was never more than 150 kilometers from it...


Read more... 


 (Re)Discovering Chile
 Rapel & Curico

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Rapel Valley is actually broken into two sub-appellations - Cachapoal and Colchagua. In the Rapel the heat is immediately obvious and drip irrigation is common. Taking advantage of higher temperatures for ripening and tannin structure, red varieties abound...
Read more


 


 This weeks budget bottle pick
 Santo 'Orsola "35 Parallelo" Primitivo, Salento, Puglia Italy

salento primitivo Awesome value!
Spiced cherries, fruitcake, dark chocolate and rustic undertones of earth and tar. The palate is fresh and simple - a food wine with bright cherries and cacao with lingering spice.
Pairs well with weeknight spicy chicken wraps.
$9.99 BC

88 points winescores.ca


Read this and more budget bottle reviews... 


 Sure Bets - Wine & Food Pairing
 on WineDiva.ca and WineScores.ca

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Don't forget about the wine and food pairing suggestions on both sites. From goats cheese to shellfish, junk foods to girls night out and barbecues to weddings simply click on the picture link and you'll find a loaded selection of wines and reviews to pair with your chosen dish.
Every time I review a wine its is placed into one (or more) of these specific food or situational dining pages...


link to food and wine pairings... 


 The Tasting Room
 

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"...The 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 across Canada each Saturday to hear Wine Diva's weekly wine reviews.

The Tasting Room - is on Saturday...
10am - noon am 1150 in the Okanagan or listen on www.thetastingroomradio.com
and now...
Vancouver 5-7pm on "The Buzz" am 1410 (formerly CFUN)
and Sundays in Toronto at 7:30 am on the "Best of the Best" am 740
Saturdays in Edmonton on the "TEAM" am 1260

This week February 7 we talk about my recent trip to California...


Link to The Tasting Room Radio... 


 Taste this!
 

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Taste this:

Tickets went on sale Tuesday January 27th for the 2009 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival on March 23 - 29 - Don't hesitate - and don't forget to pick up your ticket to Diva(s) at the Met for Tuesday March 24th - It's going to be a blast! I'll see you there...

March 12 - Dining Out For Life Funds raised through Dining Out For Life benefit A Loving Spoonful and The Vancouver Friends For Life Society, local non-profit organizations providing food and support services to people living with HIV, AIDS and other life threatening illnesses. One night only - stay tuned for more details.

March 3 - the California Wine Fair returns to Vancouver, so expect some great wines! The evening consumer event is $60 pp - Call the Arts Club Box Office at (604) 687-1644 or online at www.artsclub.com


Some event details on WineDiva's events page... 


 Aquarius
 

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The Aquarius is one of the friendliest signs of the zodiac. Aquarius' are fair and complex - and their lucky colour is mild yellow.
If Aquarius were a wine - they would be a....


click here to discover wine for an Aquarius... 


Coming up in next: Valentine's Day wines.


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