There is very little as fine, as sitting in the sun and drinking crisp white wine. Most people drink fairly round wines, softened by MLF (not to be confused with MILF. MLF = Malolactic fermentation. For MILF find your own link.) But the reason a beer is so much better than a pop in the… Continue reading Summer Wine
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The Drink That Dare Not Speak its Name
So who out there likes sparkling shiraz? Who has ever tried the stuff? Produced in Australia since the 1830s, it took the country by storm in the last decade and is now the Oz aperitif of choice. This either proves they’re a bunch of red neck heathens, or possibly more willing to experiment than the… Continue reading The Drink That Dare Not Speak its Name
Guacamole and Red Wine ?!?!??
So what do you drink with guacamole? This time of year the avocados are pouring into the stores. Who can resist them? And anyway, they’re good for you. The rich (i.e. fatty or oily) nature of the fruit overpowers just about evrything. My instinct was a brisk sauvignon blanc but it couldn’t cut it with… Continue reading Guacamole and Red Wine ?!?!??
Red Wine and Sushi
This is a typical dish at Wasabi Sabi. They pay a lot of attention to presentation. Wasabi Sabi, the name of the restaurant is clearly a pun, a play on the Japanese asthetic ideal of impermanence. The interior design, of the restaurant, the presentation, are all suited to this ideal. A few years ago, I… Continue reading Red Wine and Sushi
Civita al Fresco
Had a little time on our hands, and ended up having a very nice lunch at Civita in Winnipeg. It’s casual dining, wood fired pizza, pasta, etc. but pleasing. They’re making an effort and are successful. Best of all they have a lovely tree-shaded back patio. We had the eponymous Civita pizza (pesto, capicolla, carmelized… Continue reading Civita al Fresco