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Even Hemingway likes it

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

Valpolicella Classico was praised by Hemingway as “a light, dry red wine, as friendly as the house of a favourite brother”


I simply call it the Enhancer.  It’s very versatile and goes with meat, soups, pasta, complicated, and simple dishes too.


It’s Simple. Dry. Refreshing. Mild. Fresh.  The grape varieties: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara.

VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO – MASI BONACOSTA

$17.49 on sale from $19.99

12% alcohol

UPC: 08002062000037

Corvina Masi Molinara mystery case Rondinella Valpolicella Classico

Outta Long, had to settle for short ribs

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

Before anything else – We REALLY like this wine from the Puglia region (heel of Italy).


A blend of Primitivo (70%) and Negroamaro (30%) that gives an intense and rich bombardment of the senses.

It’s made via the appassimento method. After alcoholic fermentation, the Negroamaro grapes are partially dried, and then blended with the Primitivo. And then aged for a short time in oak barrels to be rounded. The word appassimento translates to  “passionate.” 


While it would work well for you ‘griller’s”, we decided on the long slow method of baking and a low heat.


The wine is intense. Very rich in flavours and has quite a complex finish.


Put this near the top of your list to find.


Gran Appasso Puglia 2018

$17.99

14.5% Alcohol

Gran Appasso Italy mystery case Puglia Ross

Hoodies

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Photography Leave a comment

We

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

Spectacular Reads

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

Two books by Louis de Bernieres


Birds Without Wings ISBN


Birds Without Wings ISBN  978-1400079322

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin ISBN 978-0679763970


Entertaining. Thoughtful. Historical. Tragedy and Comedy all in one.

Get it before it’s too long in the bottle

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir 1 Comment

It is slightly sweeter than we usually like, but it’s beautifully balanced to the point of being mellow.


The grape blend is: ocai Friulano, Trebbiano Toscano, Cortese, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, Garganega, Tocai Italico, Chardonnay.


From Bianco di Custoza · Italy. It starts a bit fresh, but ends warm and pretty long. Very pleasant long finish.This would a wine to drink when it is fresh and young but the quality has remained.

Pork tenderloin kebabs and house couscous were a great accompaniment to the wine.


Dora Maria Pradera kept us entertained with Fado.


CUSTOZA SUPERIORE BIANCO – MONTE DEL FRA CA DEL MAGRO 2016

$!9.99 regularly $21.99

13% alcohol

UPC: 00838547000050

Monte del fra ca del magro mystery case

Dinner Prep Enjoyment

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Music Leave a comment

Can you completely do dinner prep in 16:10, or will you be distracted?SE – DLMBM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfBg7N-sf9A


If you need a little less time, and want to dance more cause you’re really quick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcNpsExVM_M

I can still get the veggies prepped during the intro before Yiorgos started to sing. Dalaras – Greece my Mummy  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWq7wA4J-pw

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