Monthly Archives: January 2011

A Resolution For Riesling

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

Last night’s WSET Diploma class was on German wines.  I enjoyed the Rieslings so very much.  How is it that I forget to enjoy these wines more often? I have fond memories of German Riesling.  Grilled prawns in a lime … Continue reading →

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Bring On The Blends

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

Last night I enjoyed a glass of 2009 13th Street White Palatte.  It is an off dry blend of seven different grape varities, packed full of exotic and austere flavours.  A really good deal at $14.95.  There were only 350 … Continue reading →

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A Fabulous Fungus Feast

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

The success of New Years Eve’s delicious seafood dinner party encouraged another recent feast.  Our dinner group decided we couldn’t wait another year for such a fabulous meal, so we organized a party for Sunday January 16th. There are some … Continue reading →

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Okanagan Life Part 1: Arriving in the valley

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

Getting into the year 2011 I am looking back not just on the last year, but the last two years.  The last two years I spent living in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia.  I decided to move out west … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve 2010

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

To celebrate 2010 and to ring in 2011 a small group of friends gathered for an intimate seafood dinner.   We organized five courses paired with wines.  Here’s a little recap of the evening’s events: Course One Blue Point Oysters … Continue reading →

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