I’m not a wine expert, although I have attended two structured tastings, but I really like a nice glass of wine every once in a while. I am also pretty decent at finding a nice bottle to match with dinner… I’d say it was a gift but I sometimes let the good folks at the LCBO help out when I’m either stuck for time or stumped on what to pair with chocolate mousse (with berries and whipped cream).
Yesterday I wandered the store picking up random bottles to restock the wine rack, I picked up a bottle of Domaines Perrin Nature Cotes-du-Rhone 2004 (Vintages 948059 | 750 mL bottle) Price: $ 16.95. I didn’t read the label fully except to note it was supposed to be good with chicken – and since I was roasting (and stuffing) a chicken for dinner it sounded like a good plan. The end result was a fantastic find, an organic wine that is listed as “an elegant and approachable blend of Grenache and Syrah, with an environmental conscience.” I now need to go back and pick up a few more bottles as it is an excellent sipping/cheese/light entrée wine that I think I might be able to serve even my most organically green family members.
I must wander the vintages section more often there are some excellent finds for under $20.00 that make just about everyone take note of the goodness of a non-standard selection.
P.S. Should dessert ever verge into the chocolate mousse realm for dessert I found a winner with Peller Estates Ice Cuvee (Vintages 18986 | 750 mL bottle) Price: $ 29.95.
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