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Nice that HE agrees with US

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

New research commissioned by Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris into intergenerational wine consumption says only 26 per cent of regular wine drinkers are between 18 and 39 (gen Z and Millennials) versus 48 per cent aged 55-plus (Boomers). Gen X and Boomers see wine as integral to their informal, daily routine; gen Z views wine as an accessory to highly social, festive moments. Millennials sit somewhere between the two, opting for wine on special occasions but also for taste and relaxation.

Also, gen Z and Millennials have a finely tuned appreciation for which drinks fit which consumption moments, drawing on a much wider beverage repertoire than older consumers.

Gen Z, for example, regularly consumes white spirits, cocktails, beer and cider, whereas, for Boomers, the list of regular wine alternatives shrinks to just beer and gin.

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it’s the first prerequisite for any wine-drinker interested in expanding their palate. The question is, where do you go from here?

The good news is that your choices are limitless. You only need to move a metre or two off of the beaten track to discover the richness of the wine. It may also provide relief from the relentless gouging going on in the mainstream market.

There is far too much junk wine in the marketplace and way too much overpriced price wine in the system, so any decline in sales may be just what is required to correct the category. Furthermore, wine does not need to be for everybody and hence doesn’t have to be watered down in flavour or discussion to widen its audience.

Anthony Gismondi

Remember, the curiosity mentioned above and a sense of adventure are all that is required to escape the dross of everyday wine.

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Back to Simplicity

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir 1 Comment

Apples and peaches up front. Balanced and a crisp acidity throughout.

Who cares which season, you’ll enjoy this any time of the year in any weather.  

By itself as an aperitif, or with fish, or just a salad.  Just simply enjoy it for what it is.  Good wine at

a good price .. and it’s BC.

Beware … it might all disappear in one sitting!

Mission Hill FIVE VINEYARDS – PINOT BLANC

$16.49 

12.5% Alcohol

UPC: 00776545995889

mystery case pinot blanc VQA

Score one for the Goalie

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

The region is located in an almost contiguous area of hills, the Mecsekalja and the Villány Hills, which is characterised by plenty of sunshine and a strongly Mediterranean mesoclimate. Its soils are varied, comprising limestone blocks in the Mecsek, loess-loam in Villány or clayey hills.

The areas south of Lake Balaton, clearly yields softer acidity and riper, more balanced black grapes than the wine districts north of Lake Balaton. White wines from here are less vibrant, rather soft and subdued. The soils are diverse, with areas of loess, luvisol brown forest soils and limestone typical. It is the home of full-bodied wines with big tannins. Varieties that have difficulty in ripening in other parts of the country can happily be grown here.

Extra dry and medium bodied; flavours of citrus, apple and other tree fruit; medium finish.

Simply: A Fun wine!  Just the ticket to partner with seafood, poultry, or pastas.

Dunavar Pinot Grigio

$10.99 regularly $11.99

11% Alcohol

UPC: 05998623530026

Hungary mystery case Pinot Grigio

Enjoyable Rascals

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

The 250-acre Fontanafredda property is the single largest contiguous wine estate in the Langhe and includes 247 acres of vineyards, 30 acres of woodland and 10 acres on which the cellars and village buildings lie.

If you enjoy the cleanliness of Pinot Grigio and the depth of a chardonnay, this is the best of both worlds in wine. Arneis means the little rascal in Italian and that’s exactly what it is, a rascal that will woo you away from your normal white.

The grapes are harvested into small containers and immediately undergo soft pressing when they reach the winery. The must is transferred into cool, stainless steel tanks, where – after chilling and static racking – it ferments at a low temperature (64 °C). Following fermentation, the wine is stored at 41 °F to avoid malolactic fermentation.

The wine refines in steel for 4-5 months at a low temperature and left on its fine lees to increase aromatic complexity and fullness on the palate. The wine is then cold-stabilized and bottled.

Intense straw-yellow with greenish highlights. Soft, sweet and nicely mouth-filling on the palate, with a crispy fresh.

LANGHE ARNEIS – FONTANAFREDDA BRICCOTONDO

$17.99 regularly $19.99

13% alcohol

UPC: 08000174350026

Arneis mystery case

Light, Crisp and VERY dry

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

The diverse vineyard sites (Solano, Monterey, and Santa Barbara) span several hundred miles, and even subtle differences in temperature and the strength of the wind leave their mark on the grapes. 

The result is a wine that combines characteristics of this varietal, with fruit flavors, oak, and acidity in harmony and balance; this wine suits a wide range of palates. There is just enough acidity to help balance it out. 

I think it’s food versatile, and we had it with Chicken Cordon Bleus.

Sea Sun Chardonnay

$27.99

14.3% Alcohol

California Chardonnay mystery case

Why Wait for Summer?

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

Chardonnay from the mountainous area of Trentino, Sauvignon Blanc grown near the warm shores of the Adriatic Sea, and a touch of Venetian Pinot Nero. 

Santa Margherita Rosé is lively and vibrant with fresh acidity and balance, with a pale pink hue and a uniquely light, floral taste.

Santa Margherita Rosé pairs well with salads, appetizers, pasta and risotto dishes, grilled meats, seafood, and soft cheeses.

AND, pork/lamb/beef meatloaf! First night was just as yummy – egg noodle pasta with lots of garlic flavour peppers/mushrooms and grilled scallops.

ROSE – SANTA MARGHERITA

$17.99 regularly $19.99

2.5% Alcohol

UPC: 08003930001323

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Yoo Hoo … I’m here.

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

The grapes for Faustino Organic comes from three ecologically cultivated vineyards. And the vines are  30 years old. 

It’s intense … but subtle.  Cherry red colour. Red fruit aromas. VERY pleasant with round tannins and a fruity aftertaste.

Serve it cool (7 – 10 C) to get the most out of it.

It goes with the flow of conversation, but will softly interrupt to say “I’m here and part of this get together”, and then go quiet again until it reminds you again that it’s there.  

Most enjoyable with soups, scallops, or homemade pizza.   It goes on the second list of great finds.

RIOJA – FAUSTINO ORGANIC WINE

$15.99 regularly $19.99

14% alcohol

UPC: 08410441112002

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Earth meets ocean

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

Strandveld Vineyards, Africa’s southernmost winery, situated in the Elim wine ward near Cape Agulhas has earned more top ratings for their cool climate Shiraz.

This is a medium bodied Shiraz which shows spicy, peppery aromas with red and black berry flavours.  It has a juicy palate with savoury tannins, subtle toasted oak with a long spicy finish and medium acidity.  It is sublime but quite complex.

It was excellent at a smorgasbord of meats, cheeses and delectable delights.

SHIRAZ – STRANDVELD VINEYARDS FIRST SIGHTING

$17.99 regularly $21.99

13% alcohol

UPC: 06009809240017

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Harmonious sustainability

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

Harmonious sustainability.

it uses sustainable and biological farming techniques for viticulture. It has won various international awards and exports to countries worldwide. 

This is really good value for money, the Pirramimma is a beautifully balanced wine, with fruit, subtle oak and tannin in harmony. 

The Grenache  exhibits aromas of berry, with hints of pomegranate (Yes!). On the palate it’s rich and intense. Everything is in harmony.

This fruit driven Grenache was produced from fruit selected from the old War Horse block planted in 1943.

It offers excellent weight and plush texture.Most Yummy with home made pizza one night and lambsie the other.

GRENACHE – PIRRAMIMMA STOCK’S HILL

$24.99 regularly $28.99

14.5% Alcohol

UPC: 09315785006101

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Wild BC

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

We have been ravished with their Rose, and now we’r enchanted with the White blend.

This wine has aromatic notes of pear, apple, and hints of elderflower. It’s a little sweet on the nose, with a crisp finish.

The blend is 59% Pinot Blanc, 27% Pinot Gris and 14% Riesling.  No bubbles, so ’she’ didn’t catch on to the 3rd member of the blend.  

This is one to revisit in the summer – on the deck .. in the heat … Bring out the appy platter.

Maybe next year the Goddess will include the Red Blend in a mystery case.

GROW WILD – ENCHANTING WHITE BLEND 2021

$13.99 regularly $16.99

12.5% alcohol

UPC: 00776545600714

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