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Title: Wines of Canada
Post by: Ted Schiller on October 06, 2007, 03:22:49 PM
I received my copy of The Wine Country newsletter, in which is an announcement of the (dah da da daaaah) First O-Canada Wine Tasting to be held in glorious Signal Hill, California, on Saturday, October 13, 2007, 1pm to 4pm.

Said notice and accompanying story can be found on page 27 of this 29 page pdf file.  :)

http://www.thewinecountry.com/mm5/newsletters/2007-10a.pdf

Knowledge must be gained, so future Canadian Citizen Mrs. Williams can say, "Watch it, Universe; I have a glass of wine, and I know how to use it."  :)

With regards,
Ted
Title: Re: Wines of Canada
Post by: lucas marcone on October 07, 2007, 03:50:24 AM
yeah those canadians sure know how to whine. :baghead
Title: Re: Wines of Canada
Post by: Ted Schiller on October 13, 2007, 05:49:52 PM
I been there and back.  :)

Of the regular wines, the one I chose to buy was 2005 Konzelmann Gerwurztraminer.  I can't give you an official wine taster's review, as I don't know the words, but this was the best.  And at $14.99, I can afford it.  ::grins::

As for the ice wines, I am in love. 

La Face de la Pomme "Neige" Apple Ice Cider  "Oh yeah!"  $28.99 375ml
2004 Chateau des Charmes Vidal Icewine  "Oh, that's good."  $41.99 375ml
2006 Konzelmann Vidal Icewine  "When the pourer said this was more intense, he wasn't kidding."  $43.99 375ml

That last one I will have to buy for Mrs. Williams for Christmas just to, you know, get her used to being Canadian.   :mowhappy

Good times.  :D

With regards,
Ted
Title: Re: Wines of Canada
Post by: James StarRunner on October 13, 2007, 08:28:18 PM
Quote from: lucas marcone on October 07, 2007, 03:50:24 AM
yeah those canadians sure know how to whine. :baghead
*sob, sniffle* Waaaaaaaaaaaaa...!
Title: Re: Wines of Canada
Post by: Darkmoon on October 14, 2007, 12:16:21 AM
Remember to watch out. Similarly to their money, until recently, Canadian wine was only 90% as effective as US wine. Now that it's achieved parity, the risk of alcohol poisoning is much higher.
Title: Re: Wines of Canada
Post by: Alondro on October 14, 2007, 09:45:04 PM
*Canadian*  This here is our red wine.

*consumer*  Wait a minute... this is just Molson with red food coloring!

*Canadian*  Well hey now... look over there!  *flees!* 

>:3
Title: Re: Wines of Canada
Post by: Sienna Maiu - M T on October 15, 2007, 12:50:49 PM
...


On a slightly related note, be careful of Chinese wines masquerading as Canadian.
(They actually put, 'Made in Canada' on their bottles.)
How you imitate Ice Wine I do not even know.
Title: Re: Wines of Canada
Post by: Alondro on October 15, 2007, 04:39:30 PM
Quote from: Sienna Maiu - M T on October 15, 2007, 12:50:49 PM
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On a slightly related note, be careful of Chinese wines masquerading as Canadian.
(They actually put, 'Made in Canada' on their bottles.)
How you imitate Ice Wine I do not even know.

Ahem, I will direct you to my topic on why China is bad.. and add this to the list.

More evidence!   >:3
Title: Re: Wines of Canada
Post by: Zorro on October 17, 2007, 12:46:20 AM
Yes but it is all Ice Wine.
Title: Re: Wines of Canada
Post by: Alondro on October 17, 2007, 12:32:48 PM
Quote from: Zorro on October 17, 2007, 12:46:20 AM
Yes but it is all Ice Wine.

Ice Wine... Canadians ferment their glaciers.   :B
Title: Re: Wines of Canada
Post by: bill on October 17, 2007, 02:16:59 PM
Quote from: Alondro on October 17, 2007, 12:32:48 PM
Quote from: Zorro on October 17, 2007, 12:46:20 AM
Yes but it is all Ice Wine.

Ice Wine... Canadians ferment their glaciers.   :B
So THAT'S why they're all up-in-arms about global warming.
Title: Re: Wines of Canada
Post by: Alondro on October 17, 2007, 04:38:17 PM
Quote from: BillBuckner on October 17, 2007, 02:16:59 PM
Quote from: Alondro on October 17, 2007, 12:32:48 PM
Quote from: Zorro on October 17, 2007, 12:46:20 AM
Yes but it is all Ice Wine.

Ice Wine... Canadians ferment their glaciers.   :B
So THAT'S why they're all up-in-arms about global warming.

*nods*  And Al Gore likes Canada, thus his film supporting global warming!  It's all a conspiracy to stealthily support the Canadian ice fermentation factories!  BIG ICE IS COMING FOR YOU!!!   :kruger