Monday, February 15, 2010

BC Wines for Olympics Watching - by David Lawrason

David Lawrason

David Lawrason

On Friday I joined friends for an Opening Ceremonies dinner and a long evening in front of the tube, my emotions pin-balling between awe, elation and sadness -  like the other estimated 20 million Canadians doing the same thing. I brought B.C. wine to this celebration, as did other guests – quite spontaneously. It wasn’t co-ordinated; it just felt right.  With a terrific fruit-based curry dinner I poured Mission Hill 2007 Pinot Blanc and it was excellent. After dinner in front of the TV with various cheeses and snacks, reds were the order of the evening, and I was most impressed by the approachability of the Inniskillin Okanagan 2007 Malbec.  Mission Hill 2006 SLC Syrah didn’t slide as easily as sipper, so earmark that one for a rich beef or lamb dinner.  Other suggestions?  Sumac Ridge 2007 Tribute is a sparkler made to commemorate the Games, and would a fine way to celebrate gold medals.  And the Ganton and Prospect 2007 Pinot Noir is an ideal, well priced light red accompanied to more casual tube food – wings, pizza, you name it.  Go to www.winealign.com/wino/DavidLawrason/bc-olympic-wines to find these wines at your local LCBO.

[Via http://blog.winealign.com]

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