California Wine Tour returns
April 6, 2011
The wineries of California soon return to Vancouver for their 31st Annual Wine Tour. The main event, the California Wine Fair, takes place from 7 p.m. on March 11 and features more than 100 wineries pouring their potables at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. The stour is rounded out by a California Winery Dinner with Terlato Wine Group (March 9) and a Wine 101 evening (March 16). For complete details and to purchase tickets to all events in this Arts Club Theatre Company fundraiser, call 604-687-1644 or go to www.artsclub.com.
GRAY MONK 2009 GEWÜRZTRAMINER, B.C. ($16.99, #321588)
According to the trend spotters, outerwear is poised to become tomorrow’s main fashion statement, with coats and jackets elevated to the style pantheon. Makes sense for fall and winter, but suppose the emphasis on outerwear will mean more lounging about al fresco under heat lamps to avoid disrobing the chic parkas. May as well embrace the spirit and pour a cold white. Gray Monk’s latest Gewürztraminer keeps to classic, aromatic form. It jumps out of the glass with a rose petal and pomelo cologne, and a punchy intensity and off-dry finish make for fun, easy sipping.
Bottom line: B+ “Four season wine.”
MISSION HILL 2009 FIVE VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR, B.C. ($19.99, #118844)
Colour-wise, black remains the new black, but the Fall 2011 runways also had the cognoscenti stepping outside their comfort colour with splashes of red, crimson, and burgundy. The obvious call then is Burgundy, matching Old World Pinot Noir to a fashion-forward palate. Or go New World Pinot. The “Five Vineyards” PN shows off a bright ruby colour, with spicy berry aromas and hints of toasty oak and earth. It’s a stylish bottle on its own.
Bottom line: B “Try with Moroccan-spiced lamb burgers.”
OGIER 2008 LES BRUNNELLES CROZES-HERMITAGE, FRANCE ($25.99, #485250)
Apparently the go-to fabrics in the year ahead will be a mashup of soft and rough, velvet and leather. Makes me want to reach for a glass of Syrah, specifically one that offers plush fruit complemented by savoury, almost gamey undertones and a pepper spice kick. A Syrah from the northern Rhône in France, like Ogier’s Crozes-Hermitage, which has all the above as well as a lengthy, spicy and tart finish.
Bottom line: A-”Sassy and spicy.”
Source: http://www.theprovince.com/life/California+Wine+Tour+returns/4337914/story.html
Residents or Manila travel out of town to head north to Pampanga to relax, unwind and spend a few nights in the new hotel rooms situated right on the lake of Clearwater Resort in Clark Airbase. Many visitors and tourists enjoy the feeling of waking up by the lake. The sunrise produces a spectacular sight with the sunlight reflection on the calm surface of the three-hectare fresh water lake of this famous resort in Clark.
The safest getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga, great for family bonding, hang out to unwind and relax near lake and trees, camping too.
When in Clark, make plans to relax and enjoy an evening at The London Pub located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. This is where all the local executives, local and foreign tourists gather after a full day of fun or work.
This web site contains articles and information that will be helpful to visitors, residents and tourists traveling out of town from Manila on a short getaway to Subic, Angeles City, Pampanga and Clark Philippines. There are several web sites that contain information that might also be pertinent to what is happening in North Luzon.
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For assistance with lodgings, accommodations, hotels and resorts near Manila in Subic, Pampanga, Angels City and Clark Philippines log on to http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com
While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com
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