It was there and then it wasn’t. We certainly hope this one will come back again. Even though it’s slightly above our usual “under $20”, at $25.49, it’s most worthwhile.
80% syrah and 20% granache
We can drink this anytime … hopefully again and again
Lovely Colour and bouquet .
Amazingly fresh.
The label isn’t the most appealing, but the contents certainly are.
BCLCB Code: 129820
Regularly $21.99, on sale for 17.99
Highly rated as a 93 pointer as a Best Buy from the Wine Enthusiast – and we agree!
Great floral tastes up front, smooth on the palate and a lovely finish.
Would be VERY nice with light cheeses and charcuterie or just sipping on the deck by itself.
Most worthy! even at the regular price.
Glaze
3 drops of Red Pepper Sauce – more spice at your peril to the balance of the wineWild HoneyOlive OilSalt and Pepper
Stuff Feta under the skin
top with Sesame Seeds
Bake 350 C for 40 minutes
Serve with Spuds, Peas and carrots
Music was 100 most relaxing Classical pieces
The US Isle at the Goddess’s dairy. I’d also have walked right by it because the bottle doesn’t even look like a wine bottle, and the label isn’t the most appealing. But we’re glad she put this one in the mystery case.
On sale at $19.99, although $21.99 is the regular price
The labels on the cap try to entice us with Fresh, Crisp, Bright and Exotic. It certainly is the first 3. Exotic It’s not. It IS an interesting blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion, Muscat Canelli and Viognier.
I can certainly see why Danielle picked this one because it does wake up your sense of taste and the finish is interesting.
We had some, whist preparing dinner (BC Spot Prawns [salt/pepper/safron threads/taragon] with couscous and coldslaw), and put a big dent in the bottle during dinner. Don’t over spice whatever this wine is sharing dinner with. Let it stand up by itself too. Oh, and give it a good hour to breathe before sampling.
Another RED tomorrow night – with a lamb roast.
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.
$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
