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Kudos to reader and blogger Travis Oke (http://www.pullthecork.wordpress.com) who came up with this little test for February 1st.

“I put this bottle of champagne outside this morning and it saw its shadow so we’re drinking it tonight.”

Starting Feb. 1^st, , the LCBO is offering ‘Come celebrate the return of the Cocktail Hour at your local LCBO’.

That’s what their promo says.

Let’s hold them to it and show up at 5:00.

Create hell if they don’t deliver!

The LCBO does a great job of trying to convince us that they are the best drinks operator on the planet. And that nobody can generate tax dollars as well as they can.  But not everyone swallows the hype. I’ve nothing against the government running supermarket-style stores with everyday wines, but why not let private enterprise deliver all the interesting, quirky, deluxe stuff that needs personal selling/explaining. Let some of the heart and soul of the drink come through. For the real story on generating tax dollars read the following. http://www.winelaw.ca/cms/index.php/legal-info-for-the-public/15/184-canadian-liquor-economics-101

German wine names are difficult, unless you’re German of course. Or you happen to like Blue Nun. Watch this video (click on it) and see German winemakers making it all sound too easy. A fun and informative video. Best viewed with a glass of Schlossbockelheimer Konigsfels Riesling Kabinett in hand!