I took a little walk up to the Escarpment, just 3 minutes from my doorstep. Lovely outing. I enjoy living in Grimsby, Ontario. Our town is located in the Niagara Peninsula, a protected Biosphere site. It's nature at your doorstep. Close to Lake Ontario, wineries, and two great cities: Toronto and Buffalo. It was a beautiful sunny day here, with fresh crisp air. Relaxing.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
And Granite Club Toronto has the '09 Auxerrois. RT @thewinebaron: Available at Segar Spice Route, Toronto. RT @vi...
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
My Rhone Valley Trip: There flows a mighty river out of Switzerland into France then south into the Mediterranean. Vineyards on either side...
I visited The Rhone valley last month. Here are a few notes on my experiences and the wines I enjoyed. The region is home to big wines from such iconic appelations as Crozes-Hermitage, Cotes du Rhone, and Chateauneuf du Pape. I am visiting about 20 of them this week. Follow with me as we experience them together. Rhone Part 2, Tuesday: I am in Ampuis, South of Lyon to taste the red wines of Cote Rotie & St. Joseph. Côte-Rôtie is just 3 km long, comprising 7 or 8 hills. St. Joseph is a longer region along the river. I taste mostly 2008, 09, & 10. They're still young yet show impressive potential. I am pleased with Domaine Louis Chèze. I score 5 reds 90 to 91. D. de la Faviere St. Joseph '09 earns a 90; very elegant. D. Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond Côte-Rôtie '09 & '10 score 90 and 91, respectively. High quality wines, attractive label. Virtually all the Condrieu whites are of Viognier grapes and are exceptional. Rhone Part 3, Wednesday: in Tain L'Hermitage, an attractive village on the Rhone. On the way we visit a centuries-old village called Châteaubourg complete wth castle. It has a veritable fairy-tale look. Now we're into the Crozes Hermitage, Hermitage, Cornas and Saint-Péray. Whereas yesterday's wines were quite delicate, many of today's have more body. The big wineries, like Jaboulet, are in fine form, but the really interesting stuff is among the smaller producers. I'm meeting passionate, dedicated, innovative young winemakers. Several wines are really catching my attention here. Cave Olivier Dumaine Croze Hermitage '09, '10; Domaine du Colombier's Croze Hermitage, Hermitage '08, '09, Cuveé Gaby '08. 90 to 92 points. Wow. Also nice wines by Domaine Combier and young brilliant upstart La Regence. Rather expensive, but worth every Euro, are the exceptional wines of Domaine Michelas St. Jemms. They produce Crozes Hermitage, Hermitage, St. Joseph, & Cornas. We hop back in our black "littlest Fiat in the world" and head down D7 & N7. A bit South of Valence we transition from Northern Rhone to the Mediterranean-influenced Southern Rhone. Now our home base will be a B&B in Cairranne, the town is too quaint and gorgeous for words! Tonight we attend a vertical tasting of Sablet: 2010 back to 1990. Here I meet Jean Autran who just happens to be the proprietor of the best winery at this tasting: Domaine de Piauget. I also meet Aussie-Parisian journalist Lincoln Siliakus, in the trademark hat. Cool guy. We compare notes & talk shop. The eve ends with a drive back through misty blackness punctuated by little galaxies of light, each a village nestled in the Alpine foothills. Rhone Part 4, Thursday: it warms up quite a bit today with lots of sun. Beautiful Gigondas village is a setting of stone edifices, narrow lanes and steep hills. I'm tasting Gigondas, Vacqueyras, & Beaumes de Venise today. I'm finding truly excellent and affordable wines here. The further south I go, the more robust and serious the wines become. The Northern wines are structured, elegant, delicate beauties. These wines are generally big, fruit driven, and food friendly. Tonight at the Black & Wine event at Carré Gourmand restaurant in Gigondas, I'm enjoying the 2008 La Syrah de Pénélope Gigondas. A dark and mysterious lady, she exudes a dusty, leathery, dark berry bouquet with flavours of blackberries, vanilla bean & dark chocolate, with firm tannins. She finishes surprisingly softly and satisfies completely. An intriguing lady of Cotê du Rhone. Rhone Part 5, Friday: We're tasting in Chateau de Grignan first today. It's a large imposing facility high on a hill. Now on to Chateau de Suze-la-Rousse, the home of the Wine University in the area. The wines of Grignan, Vinsobres and Cotes du Rhone, Cotes du Rhone Villages, are marvellous here. For example, 2006 Domaine Coste Chabrier Vinsobres (92 pts). We also enjoy single varietals by racing celebrity Vermeersch. The Aligante is soft, the Carignan is earthy, the Grenache shows effects of micro-oxidation, and the Syrah is definitely the most tannic. Next, we're off to Abbaye de Bouchet where we meet another 30 exhibitors, including the proprietor of tiny Domaine de l'Amauve. Small batch wines of excellent quality. To finish the day in style, we attend a small gathering of wine importers at the invitation of Domaine Tour Saint-Michel in Chateauneuf du Pape for an evening tasting and dinner. The family greets us warmly and shows us the operation. The evening starts with a sampling of Deux Soers 09, then 08; both great. 50% Grenache Blanc, 50% Clairette, half from tank, half from oak barrels. Sophisticated whites! Now to reds. Cuveé des Deux Soers 2010. 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah. Very nice. Next, the Cuveé du Lion 2010. Even better. 75% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre. This is a tank sample now, it will go in oak soon. Next, Cuveé du Lion 2009. Same blend of varietals. This one has seen oak, some newbarrels, some older. It displays medium red with a nose of earthy berries, followed by flavours of currants and red berries, with spice box and muted minerality. Long finish. Sensational. We finish our visit to Tour St. Michel with a look at the family's classic car collection, each of the ten vehicles in its own garage. Rhone Part 6, Saturday: we drive from home base in Cairanne to a chateau and then to Pont-du-Gard to visit with 39 wineries who've set up for the day. We're in the shadow of the Roman aqueduct & bridge. A very picturesque setting. We taste wines from Tavel - home of famous rosé wines, Lirac and many more Cote du Rhone wines. Memorable wines: - '09 Domaine Coudoulis Cotes du Rhone (grenache, syrah, cinsault) - '07 Domaine Brice Beaumont Lirac St. Pierre (grenache, syrah, cinsault, mourvedre, carignan) - '09 Domaine Cabanis Jardin Secret, Costieres de Nimes Now we drive south to Avignon. 14th Century walls surround the old city and the magnificent Palais des Papes, home to several Popes beginning in 1309. This is the largest Gothic palace in Europe. Dinner tonight is so perfect, I'm pretty sure I'm in another realm! We dine in a restaurant called Campagne, Vignes & Gourmandises in Sainte-Cecile-les-Vignes. Lentil cream soup with scallops (chicken stock with very finely chopped lentils & cream), Poached Guinea Hen with fingerlings in a delicate white wine cream sauce, and cheese platter to finish. The 2009 Domainr de la Janasse Viognier was a perfect complement. Rhone Part 7, Sunday: We are in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape today. We park near the tower and survey the gravel, limestone, and clay soil in these hallowed vineyards. The Grenache vines are very old, thick, and twisted, just beginning to sprout new shoots for the Season. The Syrah vines are distinctly thinner in appearance. As we descend into the village, the bell tolls; it's Sunday after all and the parishioners file into the 14th Century church. The village, along with Avignon, has a rich and historic Papal tradition. This is a charming, cute town. Our tastings in the venerable wine region begin with Domaine de Marcoux & Domain Tour St. Michel (again, see Part 5 for our visit to the actual Domaine). We taste truly outstanding wines today, including 2010 Domaine Albin Jacumin, '09 Chateau de Ruth, '09 D. de Galuval Cuvée Emile, and '09 D. Gilles. They are blends of various strictly controlled varietals, many of them are 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah, some with smaller amounts of other varietals. Now we drive south to Montpelier and thus ends our Rhone valley wine tour. We experience over 150 wines from about 60 wineries. A fraction of what was available to taste in the 6 days of 'Découvertes en Vallée du Rhône', which takes place every 2 years for the wine trade. Next one is in 2013. So what do I think of the Rhone valley and its wines? It is an enchanting, beautiful place to visit and the wines are elegant and enticing.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
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RT @pinkwhiskers: @thewinebaron what's a good wine for the perfect summer sangria? ---> Given that
Sangria is a Spanish & Potuguese tradition, we should turn to that part of the world for the perfect wine. They use dry, light young wines with a bit of acidity. So a Spanish or Portuguese red with these characteristics will work great. A Gamay will do well also. Enjoy your Sangria! Let me know how it goes.
Having a 08 Horne Bros Meritage with dinner. Only way you can get 1 is if you know Larry Horne, or his brother...
Nice fruity tones, berries, Bordeaux likr earthiness. Good job, Larry! Gonna give up your day job? Cheers! WB.
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Friday, April 22, 2011
Reaching Your Weightloss Goals:
By: Heather Smith I’m a strong advocate of positioning yourself for success. When it comes to weight-loss, investing time into preparation and planning will not only help you in reaching your goals, but they also will be essential in keeping the weight off. Planning and preparation are skills that require daily commitment. However, a small investment in these daily habits will yield BIG results. If you are not prepared for obstacles in your journey, the odds will work against you. Cravings, for example, are largely preventable. If you struggle with occasional food cravings, here are 2 solid tips that will help you overcome them! Eat 5 smaller meals a day Instead of eating our typical three large meals, you will eat five-six small meals each day. Since you will be eating more frequently, you will need to scale down the portions. By eating more frequently you can recharge your metabolism by continually fueling your body with healthy and nutritious food. Although it may seem counter-productive, doing so will help prevent you from becoming overly hungry. When you prevent yourself from becoming overly hungry, you’ll suddenly experience less and less cravings. Just be sure to consistently snack and ‘graze’ throughout the day within a reasonable time frame. Remember: The key to making this work is adding an abundance of fruits and vegetables into your diet. The fiber and water content they supply will keep you feeling fuller longer. Also, your overall diet should be structured on lean proteins, complex-carbohydrates, and balanced healthy fats. This will give your body the proper nutrition it needs to become a weight loss machine! Pack and carry a cooler with you daily Now that we have our plan in place, it is time to talk about plan execution: How can we prepare ourselves for success? Easy, pack a cooler. Yes, you must pack a cooler and tote it along with you daily. It is crucial that you always have pre-packed meals/snacks ready to eat. Packing a cooler will ensure you will stay on track with your weight-loss goals. Having nutritious foods available will prevent you from mindlessly grabbing empty calories when temptation strikes. Additionally, by carrying your meals and snacks with you, it will be easier to adhere to your eating schedule. When you are eating on schedule and fueling up on clean, whole, nutrient-dense foods, cravings will take a back seat. From: http://nutritioninfullcolour.com/health_advocate.htm
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Organic ham is in the oven, Yukon potatoes on the stove. A Syrah and Chardonnay on the table. 12 people coming over. Looking forward to it.
It's great sharing good food with the family. Family is everything. And the reason for our celebration this Good Friday is gratitude for the sacrifice of our Lord. Thank you, Lord. We are most grateful.
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Color me healthy (if you're in Canada, it's "colour" me healthy). Either way, this is a key ingredient in good health
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Auto-correct on the iPhone can be pretty funny or scary sometimes...
Excerpt from Cory Watilo's post:
iPhone faux pas
"If you use a touchscreen phone, chances are you've sent a text message saying something you didn't intend to say, thanks to the sometimes overly ambitious auto-correct.Recently I've tweeted some iPhone auto-corrections that I've come across, and some friends have @ replied with ones they've encountered. Here are a few:psd --> LSDiOS --> UPS
podcasting --> Piccadilly
awwwwwwww --> seedeater
swimmer --> Weinberg
hahaha --> habaneraBut none of these beat the list published by damnyouautocorrect.com in November. Check it out.The moral of the story is... always double-check your messages before sending, or your recipient might be a little confused."
Thanks for the humor and good advice, Cory. http://watilo.com/
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