Recently-released results from the latest Winnipeg Free Press/Jory Capital consumer confidence survey, which was taken in early June, confirmed Manitobans remain upbeat about their employment prospects and Winnipeg's economic prospects for the next six months. That's in spite of the fact 16 per cent of them also thought they'd be financially worse off a year from now, which is the highest level of pessimism in more than a decade. Local wine merchant Mo Razik, proprietor of Fenton's Wine Merchants Ltd. and Cognac Cigars Liqueurs by Fenton's, said the cold spring weather also seemed to leave local wine lovers a little unsure about whether they should be buying cold-weather wines (reds) or warm-weather wines (whites). So they bought both in May. As for what's in store for local retailers i...
Winner of the Goncourt Prize, France's most prestigious literary award, The House of Scorta is the story of five generations of the southern Italian Scorta Mascalzone family. When [Laurent Gaud]é takes his time, he produces striking passages: "Raffaele also set down five bottles of local wine, a sharp red wine, dark as the blood of Christ. The House of Scorta is not cheap, nor is it overly sensuous, and this misleading cover does not do justice to the poetic and enveloping spirit of Gaudé's novel.
Vincor Canada -- the company that owns Canadian wineries Sumac Ridge, Jackson-Triggs, Nk'Mip, Inniskillin and See Ya Later Ranch -- is the official wine supplier of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games and, as such, is playing a major role in promoting their wines during the games. They have given away trips to the Vancouver Olympics, set up promotional displays across Canada, and even created a wine (the Jackson-Triggs "Esprit" line) in honour of the games. Vincor Canada's wineries obviously aren't the only Canadian wineries looking to benefit from an increase in visitors to the area. "B.C. wineries are making the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. From hosting media tours prior to the Games and arranging tastings during the Olympics to working with local resta...
An avid wine drinker and connoisseur, Jones has a diploma from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, and noted that Brandon's Liquor Marts have always had a good selection, and the new store is merely an expansion of that. "Wine consumption in Manitoba Liquor Marts - Brandon included - is increasing all the time, so it's nice to have a store that carries a larger, different selection than just the usual," Luke said adding that the store's location received a lot of praise from customers Friday.
Most of the hotel's exterior is stark to the point of drab. At the front, however, is the lively Zee's Patio and Grill with a charming wrap-around veranda that's heated so people can and do sit outside until December. Chef Ross Midgley adds a twist to every dish: Caesar salad, for example, comes deconstructed on a dish shaped like a painter's palette, with croutons, parmesan, hard-boiled egg, dressing and bacon surrounding the romaine. "Pop tarts" are tomato and raclette cheese with basil pesto and tapenade baked in a light crust. Local produce is featured, as is Niagara wine, with five local whites and five reds by the glass. Just down the road is the very different Charles Inn. Permeated with history, this was the home of Charles Richardson, a member of Upper Canada's parliament (Nia...
Three to four litres is still a lot of wine, so when I noticed wine showing up in half-litre Tetra Prisma packages, I was intrigued. Glass takes decades to decompose, meaning if it's not recycled it contributes to excess landfill in a big way. And the chance of a Tetra-packed wine being off is significantly less than with a cork-sealed bottle of wine (I'll wade into the great cork debate next week). Local beverage reps say there's more Tetra-packaged wine to come, and while there's something romantic about popping a cork from a bottle, I sense an impending shift toward efficient, user-friendly packaging. There will still be lots of bottles out there, but don't be surprised if some of your faves start venturing into this format. then there's wine in a can. This could be the start of some...
In Palmela, the pousada is in an old convent next to the castle, at the top of a high hill. Below it lie a forest and gardens, then the town. Ten minutes' walk from the pousada down winding cobblestone streets, local winery Assis Lobo refilled our empty wine bottles for about one euro a bottle ($2 Cdn). At the far side of town, the bakery Dos Moinhos Vivospor (Living Windmills) still operates in a windmill. Near the castle we discovered a pomegranate tree, the fresh fruit ready to be plucked. As a result, none of Portugal's heritage sites feels like dead history. Take the pousadas. They offer modern convenience in ancient historic sites without spoiling the heritage experience. You can spend a day in total luxury at a pousada. The rooms are spacious and well appointed, and each hotel bo...
..., the opening of festival markets to attract local and not so local tourists, the proliferation of wi...
The short answer: geography and style. But the short answer does not a good column make, so allow me to expand. Geographically, the place of origin typically dictates the name -- Syrah or [Shiraz]. In most instances, Syrah comes from France or the United States (with some minimal production in Italy and beyond), while Shiraz is somewhat more widespread: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, etc. Australia is unquestionably the biggest player when it comes to Shiraz, which is thought to have taken its name from the city of the same name located in what is now Iran. One look at the Australian section of your local Liquor Mart or private wine store speaks volumes as to Shiraz's dominance in the Aussie wine industry. From the entry-level Shiraz-Cabernet blends to the high-end reds (...
Portugal isn't simply the home of fortified wine and crackling Mateus (bubbly pink wine in that short, squat bottle); these days Portuguese producers are crafting some of the best value-priced reds and whites available. Perusing the generally-smaller Portuguese sections of Liquor Marts and wine stores, it's hard to find a wine over $20. Like many of their Spanish and Italian counterparts, Portuguese winemakers have typically worked diligently on crafting wines from indigenous grape varietals (Tinta Roriz, Malvasia and Bastardo, for example) rather than those that dominate the global market (Shiraz, Chardonnay, etc.). However, globally popular varietals are now creeping into Portuguese table wines at a steady rate, throwing their D.O.C. certification (similar to France's A.O.C. or Canada...
... are in this wine -- I'm guessing they're local varietals. This pale, straw-coloured white offers ...
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