One solved mystery

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A simple, unobtrusive label doesn’t prepare you for what’s inside.  I probably would have passed it by, but our Goddess of Wine made sure it was in the mystery case so we wouldn’t miss out on a real treat.

Wood aging brings out the beautifully structured blend of Malbec and Merlot.  Rich tannins, almost dark chocolate texture.

It’s Bold and Structured.  

We teamed it with cranberry, basil, fresh chicken sausages and it was a great pairing.


Château Eugénie 2018 Réserve de l’Aïeul (Cahors)

$21.47 regularly $23.99

13% Alcohol

Decidedly Canuck Day

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Paul Anka – Diana

The Crew Cuts – Sh Boom Sh Boom

Bobby Curtola -fortune Teller

Leonard Cohen – Suzanne

Joni Mitchell – Both Sides, Now [Original Studio Version, 1969

B, S & T – 05 – And When I Die

Little Darlin-the Diamonds 1957

Gordon Lightfood – If you could read my Mind

Neil Young – Harvest Moon [Official Music Video]

The Weight (Remastered 2000)

Bruce Cockburn – Wondering Where the Lions are

Five Man Electrical Band – Signs

Lighthouse – Sunny Days 1972

Burton Cummings – Break it to them gently

Steppenwolf – Born to be Wild

The Guess Who – All 14 minutes of “American Woman”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_fNGa26hig

Downchild Blues Band(ft.Jane Vasey)Tryin’ To Keep Her 88’s Straight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGIlWSey4pQ
DOUG & THE SLUGS – Makin’ It Work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwwPmNWQfIY
Trooper – 3 dressed up as a 9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBrCcYr0y5M

kd lang – What A Wonderful World

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSkxtX8sB6U

Happy Canada Day

Wishing You Happy Days

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFfTHSPUm2Q

The album features 16 songs selected and arranged by Thomas, including songs in German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Farsi, Turkish and Romanian.

0:00:00 Ich Dich Liebe
0:02:33 Zundoko
0:04:37 Sway
0:08:10 Uskudar
0:11:13 Je Ne T’aime Plus (featuring Philippe Katerine)
0:15:17 Omide Zendegani
0:18:51 Quizas Quizas Quizas
0:22:05 She Was Too Good To Me
0:26:48 I’m Waiting For You (featuring Meow Meow)
0:30:04 Get Happy – Happy Days (featuring Rufus Wainwright)
0:32:24 Kitty Come Home (featuring Rufus Wainwright with The von Trapps)
0:36:39 Smile (featuring Phyllis Diller)
0:39:22 What’ll I Do
0:42:35 Yo Te Quiero Siempre (featuring Ari Shapiro)
0:45:55 Pana Cand
0:51:06 Heliotrope Bouquet

Some things haven’t change in 50+ years

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They were trying to legalize pot even in the 66. Took ‘em a while.

Along Comes Mary – Association

It all depends on what you’re trying to rationalize

Paul Revere and the Raiders Stereo 1966

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCLVJBJBOqs

Alvin asked the question 50 years ago and he still doesn’t have an answer

Peggy and John Goodman lookalike 50 years later

Janice Ian – At 17

 How many shenanigans can you think of in 30 minutes.

If you can’t think of enough, they give you an extra minute

Pink Panther – Main Theme – Seamless (30 Minutes)

Bring on Happiness

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Le Bonheur 2020 Chardonnay from the Western Cape wine region is dry, medium-plus-bodied and bright, with mineral notes. Nicely balanced and excellent value. This winery dates back to the 1700s when the original owners, the French Huguenot De Villiers family, named the winery “Le Bonheur,” which translates to “happiness.”

Buttery and Complex

Pick a food. Pick a mood.  Pick an occasion – and you can pick this one to go with it.

CHARDONNAY – LE BONHEUR

$15.99 regularly $17.99

13.5%

UPC: 06001497413209

Two-Fer Self Help

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Getting to Yes and Getting Past No.

Two great books to improve your chances of success in convincing others to support and engage in shenanigans with you.

You’ll discover new ways to negotiate your way from confrontation to cooperation when navigating the layered landscape of life.

You’ll have no regrets the morning after the night before.  

Even the most difficult person will say yes.

Getting Past No, William Ury, ISBN 0-553-37131-2

Getting to Yes, William Ury, ISBN 1-844-131467

Wonderful Terroir

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Right off the top, this is one of the nicest blends we’ve ever had.

Two of the main white grape varieties are sourced to produce Nespolino. The wine celebrates Nespoli  and not only its local flavors, but also its combination with an international variety which has good results in the Romagna area.  Citric Trebbiano blended with the tropical fruit aromas of Chardonnay get you right after the intense perfume.  All followed up with a well balanced, lingering finish.

Serve it nicely chilled (8-10 C)

Trebbiano Chardonnay Nespolino 2020

$12.99

12% Alcohol

Simply harmonious

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Softer and more subtle.  Oak from Croatia for barrels.  Slavonian barrels tend to be large, and because of the ratio of the wine’s surface area to the inside of the barrel, larger barrels are said to impart more subtle flavours and softer tannins.

6 to 8 months aging for these Sangiovese di Montalcino grapes.

Huge aroma from this classic Rosso brilliant ruby-red colour.  Generously well rounded and well balanced.  Serve it sightly cooler than room temp. (around 16 C)

ROSSO DI MONTALCINO – ALTESINO 2018

$29.99

13.5% alcohol

UPC: 00662255300337