DAILY TIP DEC 7 2011 HOLIDAY VERSION

DAILY TIP DEC 7 2011

HOLIDAY VERSION

Today's tip is for the Wine lovers on your list. Whether they are wine aficionados or just enjoy a glass here and there; Wine.com has something for any one's palate.

http://www.wine.com/ Wine.com provides top quality wines at wonderful pricing. You can choose varietal, region, style and rating. Not to worry if you aren't a sommelier, Wine.com makes it easy to choose the right bottle of wine for any occasion.

Wine.com also has a fantastic Wine club that you can subscribe to for as little as $29 a month. They also have a terrific selection of accessories, gift baskets and over 90+ wines under $20! 

Wine.com doesn't ship to Canada but you can certainly research a wine and find it in your local Wine or Liquor store. Be sure to read all the shipping information prior to placing an order. State to State laws differ when shipping alcohol.

Wine.com has a fabulous app that you can place an order while on the go! You can join their online community and chat with other wine lovers. 

Be sure to sign up for their newsletter to keep up-to-date with new wines, new Wineries and special deals.

Sher's Picks from Wine.com

• RED: Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvingnon 1992 $99 
• WHITE: Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay  2006 $249
• ROSE: Louis Roederer Brut Rose 2005 $69.99
• CHAMPAGNE:  Taittinger Comte's de Champagne Blanc de Blanc  2000 $139

UNDER $20

• Kendall Jackson Grande Reserve Chardonnay 2009 $19.79
• Pacific Rim Organic Riesling 2009 $14.29
• Columbia Crest Two Vines Cabernet Sauvingnon 2009 $8.99 (great deal for a nice hearty table wine)
• Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2008 $14.99
• Catena Malbec 2009 $22.99 (a little over the $20 but still a great deal)

If you click through the Wine.com ad on my blog, you can receive special discounts too! 

Celebrate the holidays in style with a fabulous bottle of wine from Wine.com.

MAPLE RIDGE HAS SOMETHING TO 'WINE' ABOUT

Maple Ridge has something new to 'wine' about. 

Swirl VQA stores has opened a new location for wine enthusiasts with over 650 different wines from British Columbia. Located at 22286 Dewdney Trunk Road, it's centrally located in the downtown core and minutes away from the Golden Ears Bridge.

When you walk into the bright and airy store, the first thing you'll notice is the well stocked shelves. Broken into types of wines rather than company, the consumer has the ability to compare bottle to bottle easier and even find something other than what they originally planned.

Of course, one of the best parts of visiting Swirl, is the wine tasting. A selection of 2 whites and 2 reds will certainly either make your choice simpler or more complicated. The wine tastings are free so be sure to give one a try.

Too many wines to choose from? How about joining their Wine Club and letting Swirl put together a collection of reds, whites or a combination of both. You place the order, they do the work and you pick it up packaged and ready to enjoy. (prices vary depending on club level)

No wine store would be complete without accessories and Swirl has a great selection to choose from. Crackers, chocolates, wine glasses and decanters are just a few of the items they have. With the holiday season quickly approaching, have Swirl prepare a gift basket up that will be guaranteed to please any friends, family or co-worker.

Open 7 days a week, you can visit one of their three locations: Maple Ridge, White Rock or Yaletown.

Everything goes better when paired with a BC Wine.

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Wine Tasting

 

Wine tasting

Warmth of an Indian summer’s day

Heightened the sweet aroma of a ripe harvest

Delicate grapes being pressed

A nectar worthy of the gods

Hand in hand walking the endless trail of vines

Smiling in the subtle romantic overtones

Coy hints to a desired kiss

The wine awakens the sleeping passions

Bottled with care and aged experience 

Each label seeking the coveted taste

Shared between lovers

Discovering the full bodied affects

A plate of cheese to enhance the palate

 

Each sip intensifies a growing hunger

The richness of the wine matches her ruby lips

To sample both is a day of satisfaction

The long drive home becomes more playful

 

Sheltered behind a one way glass

Senses of pleasure increase with touch

Lingering taste of wine shared by both

A carnal exploration of mind and spirit

 

Accompanied by the robust flavor of wines

The day started out as an adventure

And ends with thirst quenching partnership

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