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Pairing wine with seafood is an art that enhances the dining experience by harmonizing flavours and textures. When done well, the right wine can accentuate the delicate sweetness of seafood or balance its richness, creating a symphony of tastes on the palate. The acidity of the wine can refresh the palate between bites, while its fruitiness can complement the natural…
Two new wine releases from TIME Family of Wines to try. Their Chronos Sauvignon Blanc 2020 and Chronos Semillon 2020. Both grapes are found in Bordeaux and in fact are blended together to make a white Bordeaux wine! Today’s wines though are unblended so that we get to experience each variety on their own. The Semillon does have a touch…
Besides spot prawn season, I think many BC’ers also look forward to halibut season. It makes great fish and chips, but you can also cook it in other ways. I received two 6 oz halibut portions from Organic Ocean to cook and pair with BC wine. I decided to make Mediterranean Baked Halibut with Vegetables. An easy to make dish…
Where is Rias Baixas and what kind of wines are made there? This could easily be a question on a WSET exam. But luckily for you, this is not a test, and I am going to give you the answer. Rías Baixas is located in Spain’s northwest region of Galicia. Coastal and green, this region is said to resemble Ireland…
Have you heard about Organic Ocean? They deliver freshly caught sustainable seafood that can be shipped across Canada from their location in North Vancouver. Organic Ocean is featured in The Top 25: Sustainability & Conservation list, for 2020, published by SeafoodSource. I ordered seafood from them before and like their quality, pricing, and that they fish sustainably. I spoke with…
The Naramata Bench is located on the east side of Lake Okanagan as you drive north from Penticton. It is a very scenic 14 km drive overlooking the water and vineyards, home to a group of twenty-four award-winning wineries forming the Naramata Bench Wineries Association. The Association was participating in the Wine for Waves this past week to support the…
