“Anne” Late Harvest MULLER-THURGAU Yamhill-Carlton District Oregon 2009 Taylor-Fladgate 20-Year-Old Tawny Port Portugal NV (750ml) Parador Rose TEMPRANILLO Napa Valley 2011 La Fenetre “A Cote” Rose CHARDONNAY-PINOT NOIR Santa Barbara Schramsberg Sparkling Blanc de Blancs Brut CHARDONNAY North Coast 2009 Gerard Bertrant Brut Rose Cremant de Limoux France 2010 La Fenêtre CHARDONNAY Santa Maria Valley 2009 Randy Lewis “Race Car White” CHARDONNAY Sonoma 2011 Saint Helena” CHARDONNAY Rutherford 2009Ĭhanin CHARDONNAY Santa Barbara County 2010Ĭenter of Effort CHARDONNAY Edna Valley 2008 “The Other” By Peirano Estate CHARDONNAY-SAUVIGNON BLANC-VIOGNIER Lodi 2009 Saxon Brown “Santinamaria” SEMILLON Sonoma Valley 2008 L” RIESLING Mosel Germany 2008Īnne Amie Estate DRY RIESLING Yamhill Carlton-Oregon 2011ĭ’ Arenberg “The Hermit Crab” VIOGNIER-MARSANNE Adelaide Australia 2009 Kobalt SAUVIGNON BLANC Sonoma County 2011Īnselmi San Vincenzo GARGANEGA Veneto Italy 2010Ĭôte EST GRENACHE-CHARDONNARY-MARSANNE Catalan France 2010ĭr. Picayune SAUVIGNON BLANC Napa Valley 2010ĭomaine Des Charmilles SAUVIGNON BLANC Sancerre France 2011 As we all know, somebody has to do it.Ĭorte Giara by Allegrini PINOT GRIGIO Italy 2013Ĭraggy Range “Te Muna Road” SAUVIGNON BLANC Martinborough New Zealand 2010 His quest to find new, cutting edge producers and respected winemakers is constant and unwavering as he strives to find wines that offer people new experiences. The stories portraying the winemakers as artisans is a direct reflection of their tireless quest for perfection with every vintage and Darren takes great pride in telling them well. Tremendous effort and time is poured into working closely with suppliers and winemakers to ensure the best value while never compromising quality. He studies, swirls and sips at length to ensure that only the best wines make it onto the shelves and into your glass.Įmphasis is placed on selecting notable, memorable wines that people will love to drink, love to hold in their cellars for that special occasion, love to share with company or give as a gift to a friend, and love to pair with delicious food. He personally tastes thousands of wines each year just so his loyal patrons can be confident that his recommendations are flawless. We all know the saying “It’s a dreadful job, but somebody has to do it.” Well, here at WINEWORKS For Everyone Darren has volunteered for that job. Last unwritten rule? Try wine pairing to suit your dishes and surprise your friends.“I HAVE ENJOYED GREAT HEALTH AT A GREAT AGE BECAUSE EVERYDAY SINCE I CAN REMEMBER I HAVE CONSUMED A BOTTLE OF WINE EXCEPT WHEN I HAVE NOT FELT WELL…THEN, I HAVE CONSUMED TWO BOTTLES.” Everything tastes better with moderation. If you and 3 other people drink four bottles of wine in less than two hours, it’s a safe bet that some of you will be a little « groggy ». But if you really insist on drinking wine with your dessert, make sure the wine is equally, if not more, sweeter than your dessert. In the end, this is also more a matter of quantity. This will clean and revive my taste buds. This is also why personally, I like to finish a meal with a glass of sparkling wine just before dessert. Obvious since the alcohol content of red and especially the tannins (which give the drying mouthfeel) will sometimes overwhelm our taste buds. In fact, the acidity (what makes you salivate) and freshness on the palate of a white wine can often « whip » our saturated palate with reds. In short, almost always, dry wines before sweet wines. I know, it’s hard to resist foie gras without drinking a Sauternes… In this case, cleanse your palate with a glass of water or have some soup (if it’s on the menu) before carrying on with another red or white wine of the highest quality. This is not ideal because your mouth will already be lined up with sugar and the white or red wine that will follow will taste way too more dry and this may be unpleasant. Sometimes as sweet as a Port (like they often do in Europe) or with Sauternes- like wine. Some will start the « festivities » with a sweeter wine. It’s a very good idea because its bubbles will awaken your taste buds and prepare them for the next steps. It is customary to begin « libations » with a dry sparkling wine (brut or extra brut). Crédit : brocku.ca Rule number 3: dry before the « sweet »
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