Rather than an overall City Cellar theme this week, I have three fun things Ive been meaning to share with you lately so, in no particular order... here they are!
Think youve got the chops to be a wine writer? My next East Van Wine Academy event gives you the opportunity contribute to this very column here in WE Vancouver, and its all for a great charity! Wines of Argentina: You Write The Reviews is going down at the Waldorf Hotel this Monday, October 15, beginning with a seminar on Argentinian wines, covering everything from climate and geography to grapes (not just Malbec!) and wine styles. Once we do that, attendees will get the opportunity to taste through a dozen wines from the region, jotting down thoughts and tasting notes along the way as we discuss (and enjoy) them! Ill compile quotes from everyone, and then stay tuned for next weeks City Cellar column, which will be composed of crowd-sourced Argentinean wine reviews with your name listed amongst the contributors! Tickets are $45, with all proceeds going to the BC Hospitality Foundation, which providing financial support for individuals within the hospitality community who are coping with extraordinary costs arising from a serious health or medical crisis.
Attendees will be encouraged to Tweet their thoughts on the wines as well, so keep an eye out for the #WinesOfArgWE hashtag on Monday evening!
All the infos at EastVanWineAcademy.com
Pierre Ponnelle 2009 Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains | France | $19.99 | BC Liquor Stores
My Thanksgiving dinner was bolstered by this gem of a red, a charming blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from Burgundys Passe-Tout-Grains appellation, known for this simple, fruity combo thats meant to be easily quaffable and has great diversity food-wise. Cherries, plums, cinnamon and nutmeg all bob around cheerily, perfect for everything from salmon to poultry to mushrooms and more! Throw it in the fridge about 15 minutes before serving; that hint of a chill makes it all dance even more.
Jump on the SeaBus or battle the bridge and get yourself over to Everything Wine in North Vancouver on Thursday, October 18 when my buddy Sujinder Juneja will be pouring lip-smacking deliciousness from the Okanagans 8th Generation Vineyard between 3 and 6pm. Their Rieslings are amongst the best in British Columbia, showing off our mineral-rich soil along with orchards of fruit and such great potential for food pairing, from soup to sushi! They also do an awesome sparkler called Integrity ($25-ish) thats a frizzante-styled blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, a local take on Prosecco thatll knock your socks off with its lemon-fizz and lime-y brightness! Its completely free, as are many of their store tastings. EverythingWine.ca.
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