It’s July 1st and the day we celebrate Canada day. Originally called “Dominion Day,” Canada Day commemorates the unification of the three North American British colonies into one confederation: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the Province of Canada (which was made up of parts of modern-day Ontario, Quebec, and Labrador). And that happened on July 1, 1867, which makes us 156 years old today. Cheers
Canada Day weekend brings Ribfest to Halifax and I went yesterday with some of my work family.
Nothing like good friends, a good feed of ribs and a Radler beer to kick off the long weekend. It’s a great fundraiser for Rotary Club and a great family event.
Speaking of friends that are like family, remember the birthday party I had to miss last weekend, because I wasn’t feeling the best because of chemo.
Well that birthday party was a surprise wedding that these two cool cats had been planning for a year. Congratulations to my good friends Anthony and Veronica on their beautiful wedding. You’d be hard to find two people more meant for each other than these two. Beautiful couple, I’m so sad I missed it.
This is the wine I gave the Newlyweds and they enjoyed it this past week.
Anthony drinks both red and white but Veronica is not a huge wine drinker, but willing to try anything. So I went local and gave them the Benjamin Bridge NV Brut, a sparkling wine crafted in the image of France’s best bubbly wines. I’ve bought this wine to several wine tastings and people are always amazed at the quality of the sparkling wine that comes out of this province and this vineyard.
This past week my friends and I went to one of our favorite restaurants, Martin’s Kitchen. The food is out of this world amazing. I didn’t even get a chance to take a picture of my Mushroom Truffle Ravioli, it was so delicious, I couldn’t stop eating long enough to take a photo. So I took a picture of my friend’s dessert. The pasta is made fresh, my group had everything from Seafood Linguine to the Atlantic Salmon. My friend Fred and I were saying what a dream it would be to spend an afternoon with Martin in his kitchen learning how to make his sauces. With all our dishes, we were commenting on the delicious sauces, that man can build flavors. And their wine list is quite impressive.
I tried a new Cabernet Franc, which was amazing, and I just looked and it’s not listed on their wine list on the website. Our wonderful server Moira suggested I take a picture, but I left and didn’t get the picture. Stay tuned, I’m searching different wine stores in Halifax, to try and find the name of this wine. Moira, if you’re reading, can you send me a photo?
So, I tried a new wine recently. I like a California Red Blend and I smile at this bottle every time I see it. I also love the face Snoop’s picture is on the cork. This is the 19 Crimes Snoop Cali Red blend, a really full-bodied red wine. It’s 65% Petite Sirah, 30% Zinfandel and 5% Merlot. So it’s not only full-bodied, but juicy and rich on the palate. I liked it. It’s on for $20 a bottle right now and I enjoyed it with a t-bone steak and it was a great pairing.
Well that’s it for me. Have a wonderful safe long weekend.
Till next week, Cheers
Darlene
Wine-It’s Just My Opinion 