Howdy all
Unbeknown to me, Wine Boot Camp is a registered trademark and so the former Billy’s Wine Boot Camp is now entitled Billy’s Online Wine School.
Lesson 2 is coming tomorrow. Stay tuned.
Cheers.
Archive for January, 2010
Bargain White – Get the Grigio
Looking for a bargain priced white for the month of January? Spinelli Pinot Grigio is a dollar off (now $7.75) and offers mineral freshness, lots of pep and just the right amount of flavour for everyday, general drinking. Handy screwcap.
Spinelli 08 Pinot Grigio, Abruzzi, Italy 113886 $8.75
Winter in Wine Country
Lots of wonderful winter events are scheduled for Niagara wine country. There’s too many to mention, but here’s a few ideas, and www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com is a great site for inspiration and reference.
On Saturday, January 23rd check out the BBQ event at Konzelmann Winery. The grill is on from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Call 905 935 2866 for info or visit www.konzelmann.ca. (love those winter BBQ’s!)
On Saturday and Sunday the same weekend, from 12 to 4, Creekside is hosting their Winter 2010 Futures Offerings. $10 per person or free if you’re a cellar club member. www.creeksidewine.com
Cave Spring is hosting many winter events, including a tasting of their 2007 reds on Saturday, February 27th at 1:00 ($15.00 or comp for Inn guests), winter moonlit vineyard walks on the next two Saturday nights, and a wine & chocolate pairing on February 13th. www.cavespring.ca
Overlooked Bargain Red
A few days ago I recommended a couple of great value reds from Italy and now it’s time to pop next door to France. This wine will greatly appeal to fans of traditional rustic reds. Wine with bite, guts and a sense of the soil. Very real, very non-smooth. A Johnny Cash red. Have with hearty foods and a French Bistro atmosphere.
P.S. A few stores have the wine with a new label, but it’s the same wine.
YVON MAU 08 SHIRAZ, VDP de L’Aude, France 621979 $8.95
What’s That Book in the Window?
Have you got your 2010 Billy’s Best?
Go to www.billysbestbook.com to buy a copy… and enter to win a fantastic Niagara get-away at Inn on the Twenty.
I’m sharing window space with Gordon Ramsay and Julia Child – who the heck are they?
Billy: Yikes! Clearly I didn't drink ENOUGH.
Thanks....
Stu: Oops. Product name next to the photo notes: France. Last time I checke...
Kato: Loved Spain's Gran Feudo we had a few nights ago...great food wine....