Please join us November 22nd for another wine tasting to remember!
This year the event will be catered with gourmet pairings by Valley Blue Catering
(please let us know if you have any allergies/dietary requests- we will do our best to accommodate)
When: Sunday November 22nd
Where: Cardinal Hall, Lynn Valley 3590 Mountain HWY.
Contact us to reserve your tickets before November 15th 2015
604-986-7475 or email corkitwinemaking@gmail.com
Sommelier Tim Ellison will be taking us through 5 specially chosen wines that we will release in January 2016.
Read about the beautiful blends we chose below:
White wine, citrus, pear, riper tropical fruit and crisp finish
Sweetness: Dry Body: Light-Medium Alcohol: 13%
Food Pairing Ideas: Simple Chicken. Grilled Shrimp, Brie, Baked Cod cakes with lemon herb tartar. Avoid spicy, sweet, salty, and tomato.
White Wine, Pear, Grapefruit, Lime with an off-dry finish
Sweetness: Off-Dry (slightly sweet) Body: Medium Alcohol: 12%
Food Pairing Ideas: Spiced Chicken, pork, Slamon, Hoison, Oyster sauces, Savoury Asian flare
Red Wine, Blackberry, Raspberry, Smoke and Spice With Smooth Tannins
Sweetness: Dry Body: Medium-Full Alcohol: 14%
Food Pairing Ideas: Braised Meats, rich sauces, game meats, rich pastry, steak, asiago. Avoid spicy foods.
4. 3 Country Cabernet ( California/ South Africa/ Spain) Grapeskins
Red Wine, Ripe Black fruits, cocoa, vanilla, oak, blackcurrant, blue plum,black tea
Sweetness: Dry Body: Full Alcohol: 14%
Food Pairing Ideas: beef, mushroom kabobs, lamb, prime rib, root veggies, strong cheddar
5. Pinot Noir Merlot Syrah ( South American Chile/ Argentina)
Red Wine, red fruit notes, dry tannins, plum, cherry, and red berries, smoky oak
Sweetness: Dry Body: Medium Alcohol: 13%
Food Paiirng Ideas: grilled/roasted meats, veal chops, beef tenderloin, brisket, meat based pizzas, shepards pie, meatloaf, Portobello sandwhich. asiago