June 2020 – Page 3

Real Men eat Quiche

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Roger Harmston

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Could have gone with either Red or White with what we were planning.
Looked at what had been prepped on the counter and decided on a Red.
Wanted something medium bodied, spicy but light and smooth at the end
Balance is what I was after and that’s what we got …

Code 535849

$17.99

Was a little surprised that the alcohol content was 14%

The quiche was a little on the experimental side – but generally you can do just about anything you want with the mix. Bron decided on leek, red and yellow pepper, green onion, bacon (of course) and some mushrooms. Cheeses were cheddar and asiago.
Ended up being a great combo with some small fresh tomatoes on the side.

Simply Italian

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Roger Harmston

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Product code: 899195

CASTEL DEL MONTE BOMBINO BIANCO – RIVERA MARESE

$18.99

91 Points, James Suckling: “Cooked apples, honeysuckle and honeydew melon. There’s some nice acidity on the medium-to full-bodied palate that does well to carry the fleshy stone fruit on offer.”

The Marese denotes at best the uniqueness of Bombino Bianco, native variety of the DOC Castel del Monte. The grapes are harvested overdue with a grade of advanced maturity, in order to balance the natural acidity and express the best varietal character. The result is a wine with an intense bouquet and complex palate, mineral finish with a pleasant freshness. Excellent with hors d’oeuvres and fish or as an aperitif.

This is a new friend you might want to see a lot of in the future. Your first encounter leaves a great impression and that lingers into the after taste. Unlike the 1st Crudo Zibibbo, you know immediately you like this.

We figured we would stay Italian and I thought back to my Kootenay roots and decided on a combo of chicken and shrimp, done with authentic Italian Egg noodle pasta. Sautéed garlic, red and yellow peppers, some mushrooms, leek rings, zucchini and onion rounded out the medley. Topped at the end with fresh parmesan and shredded basil.

Dessert was a naughty combo of pomegranate molasses and Grand Marnier trickled over vanilla frozen yogurt.

Big winner for the first of the case

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Roger Harmston

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$18.99

Their description at the Government Dairy Website

Bright yellow to the eye, the Catarratto Zibibbo has an aromatic bouquet with hints of tropical fruit, pineapple, elderflower and citrus. On the palate, it is fresh and fruity with balanced sweetness, and expresses notes of ripe tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, followed by white flowers and lime.

has done well
International Wine Challenge, 2018: Bronze
Decanter World Wine Awards, 2017: Bronze
International Wine Challenge, 2017: Silver
International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2017: Silver Outstanding
International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2016: Bronze
Zibibbo is the Sicilian name of the grape Muscat of Alexandria, which gives the wine its aromatic character. After harvest, the two grape varietals are fermented in stainless steel tanks in cool temperatures 14-16°C.

Slightly sweeter than our palate is used to – until the second sip and then it opens up wonderfully. it went VERY well with Roasted Chicken (stuffed with dates/raisins/cranberries)
and roasted veggies (carrots/potatoes/small yams/red onion)

Would go nicely with aged cheeses too