Archive for June, 2009

We’re Coming to Wakefield!

by Kato on June 25, 2009 in Events, Food & Restaurants with No comments

wakefieldwebAttention Ottawa & Area Fans!
Billy’s Best Bottles is coming to Wakefield!

Friday June 26 and Saturday June 27

TWO EVENTS!
1. Wine Tasting at SOLSTICE livres musique books music, 721 ch Riverside Wakefield, PQ J0X 3G0
FRIDAY JUNE 26
7:30 – 10 pm
‘Wine by Mood’: See, feel and taste the connection between wine and mood. Be transformed into a super-confident wine shopper and drinker. Discover a simplicity and clarity you never thought was possible in the puzzling world of wine. Guaranteed
FUN wine ‘edu-tainment’!
Tickets $50: includes sparkling wine reception, a tasting of 8 wines from around the world, and a copy of Canada’s best selling wine book – Billy’s Best Bottles Wines for 2009!

2. Wine Tasting & Dinner at CHEZ ERIC (www.cafechezeric.ca) 28 Valley Drive, Wakefield
SATURDAY JUNE 27
‘Wine by Mood’ tasting at 4:30 pm, followed by dinner
Tickets $85: includes wine tasting (see above), dinner, and a copy of Billy’s Best
Bottles Wines for 2009!

Get your tickets NOW at Solstice! Space is limited!
(819) 459-2797
info@solsticewakefield.ca

Proud Chardonnay

by Kato on June 25, 2009 in Wine Picks with No comments

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Niagara’s  Daniel Lenko winery has released a special edition ‘Rainbow’ label of his 07 Unoaked Chardonnay $19.95 (called Chardonngay). A great everyday white that spans the refreshment and easy sipping categories. A dollar from each bottle goes to AIDS research.

The Lenko family were one of the first to plant vinifera grapes in Beamsville so all of their wines are full of character. And premium priced. Old Vines 06 Merlot $29.95 is rustic, earthy and very French Bistro. Two stunning whites are the exotic, powerfully flavoured 07 Gewurztraminer  $29.95, and the rich and charming 07 Viognier $39.95.

My New Favourite Whites

by Kato on June 24, 2009 in Billy's World, Wine Picks with No comments

verdicchioI love big impact white wines such as Sauvignon and Chardonnay but I’m starting to develop a new appreciation for the low keyed style of Italian whites. They start simple but increase in interest and pleasure as you drink. Shades of good dinner party guests. There is also potential for harmony with the moment.  Right now I’m sipping on a delicious Verdicchio (from a previous Vintages recommendation) that mirrors the gentle breezes off Prince Edward County’s East Lake, and the glow of the sunset. A perfect harmony of wine and context. Cannot top that.

Over the next month I’ll be telling you about some wonderful Italian whites coming to Vintages. Stay tuned.

Tavignano 05 Verdicchio Classico Superiore, Italy

Dry Rosé from Spain

by Kato on June 24, 2009 in Wine Picks with No comments

rose2009The LCBO’s dry Rosé program now in full swing so here are a few more wines to add to previous recommendations.

Spain Does Dry Rosé
Spain probably makes more everyday-good Rosé than anyone. Rosé and tapas are part of their culture. Grazing wine and grazing food.

OSBORNE 08 Rosado ‘Solaz’, Spain  622076 $11.10
Lots of flavour, pretty and crafted for food. Not a refresher. A bargain, just like all the other Solaz wines.

MARQUES de CACERES 08 Rosado, Spain  622142 $12.55
Classic dry Rosé – great hot day refresher. And partner for tapas/appetizers.

FREIXENET ‘Cordon Rosado’ Brut, Spain  352369 $12.85
The world’s best buy in sparkling rosé. Super refreshing with just a tease of fruitiness. Festive, fun and affordable. Guaranteed to make the party successful. And put a bottle in the fridge for everyday celebrations too.

Strike One?

by Kato on June 23, 2009 in Billy's World with 1 Comment

Busiest day in the history of the LCBO!

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