{"id":12582,"date":"2013-01-18T08:10:57","date_gmt":"2013-01-18T13:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/?p=12582"},"modified":"2013-01-18T09:11:35","modified_gmt":"2013-01-18T14:11:35","slug":"how-to-buy-a-gift-wine-screwcaps-are-fine-cbc-fresh-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/how-to-buy-a-gift-wine-screwcaps-are-fine-cbc-fresh-air\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy a Gift Wine (Screwcaps are Fine): CBC Fresh Air"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/how-to-buy-a-gift-wine-screwcaps-are-fine-cbc-fresh-air\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12583\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12583\" alt=\"Fresh Air CBC\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Fresh-Air-CBC.jpg\" width=\"339\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Fresh-Air-CBC.jpg 339w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Fresh-Air-CBC-160x69.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Fresh-Air-CBC-125x54.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/a>In this chat below with CBC Fresh Air host Mary Ito, we discuss how to choose a great wine as a gift for someone depending on their taste and style preferences, or when you don&#8217;t know those details. (Hint: Try wrapping a story around the bottle.)Wine is the ultimate gift: doubles are okay, one size fits all and re-gifting is easy!<\/p>\n<p>We also chat about screwcaps, whether you can get a good wine under $20, underrated wines, wine and food pairing, low-alcohol wines, the differences between Ontario&#8217;s regions and some of my favourite Ontario wines, including those below. Listen by clicking on the arrow.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_t5KxIcEFhs\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/henry-of-pelham-estate-winery-cuvee-catharine-brut\/14988\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12592\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-12592\" alt=\"Henry of Palham Catharine\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Henry-of-Palham-Catharine.jpg\" width=\"73\" height=\"249\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/henry-of-pelham-estate-winery-cuvee-catharine-brut\/14988\">Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Cuvee Catharine Brut<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario<\/p>\n<p>This sparkling gets better every year, even though it&#8217;s not vintage-dated. Lovely finesse and mousse with green apple vibrancy. The grapes were hand-picked in 50 pound lugs so they weren&#8217;t bruised. The winery does press fractioning meaning the first bit of the juice (the head) and the last bit (the tail) aren&#8217;t used in the wine just the juiciest, tastiest part of the juice. They also use the traditional Champagne method to make the wine. The wine spends 30 months on the lees which gives it a creamy texture. Serve as an aperitif on its own or add 1 oz. of Riesling Icewine or 1 oz of Cabernet Franc Icewine to 3 oz of Cuvee Catharine to make a Kir Catharine. Pair\u00a0with:\u00a0salmon caviar with sour cream; malpeque oysters with a hint of lemon. Drink:\u00a02010-2013.\u00a0 217521\u00a0 12%\u00a0 D\u00a0 750\u00a0mL\u00a0 $29.95\u00a0 Score:\u00a091\/100.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/henry-of-pelham-estate-winery-cuvee-catharine-brut-sparkling-wine-rose\/5415\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12593\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12593\" alt=\"Henry of Pelham Sparkling Wine Rose\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Henry-of-Pelham-Sparkling-Wine-Rose.jpg\" width=\"71\" height=\"249\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/henry-of-pelham-estate-winery-cuvee-catharine-brut-sparkling-wine-rose\/5415\">Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Cuvee Catharine Brut Sparkling Wine Ros\u00e9<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario<\/p>\n<p>A lovely bubbly with notes of ripe field strawberries, fleshy raspberries and white roses. Medium-bodied and bone-dry with terrific persistence of flavor on the palate. Is there anything prettier than strands of pink pearls gliding up the side of your glass? Float a fresh strawberry or raspberry on top for an extra festive feel. Perfect for all those celebratory moments in life. Serve well chilled. In my Drinks Matcher tool, I&#8217;ve paired this bubbly with a wide variety of dishes. Pair\u00a0with:\u00a0grilled salmon, salads, vegetarian dishes, mild curries, shellfish, duck, veal, nachos (why not?!).\u00a0 83139\u00a0 12%\u00a0 D\u00a0 750\u00a0mL\u00a0 $29.95\u00a0 Score:\u00a090\/100.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/tawse-sketches-of-niagara-riesling-2010\/101085\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12594\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-12594\" alt=\"Tawse Riesling\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Tawse-Riesling.jpg\" width=\"50\" height=\"249\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/tawse-sketches-of-niagara-riesling-2010\/101085\">Tawse Sketches of Niagara Riesling 2010<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario<\/p>\n<p>Stunning! Incredibly intensity of flavor and mouth-filling juiciness. Medium-bodied. This winery truly deserves its reputation. Pair\u00a0with:\u00a0grilled salmon, tilapia with a spicy rub. Drink:\u00a02011-2015.\u00a0 89029\u00a0 10%\u00a0 MD\u00a0 750\u00a0mL\u00a0 $17.95\u00a0 Score:\u00a090\/100.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/le-clos-jordanne-village-reserve-pinot-noir-2010\/110170\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12595\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12595\" alt=\"Le Close Jordanne Pinot Noir 2010\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Le-Close-Jordanne-Pinot-Noir-2010.jpg\" width=\"77\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/wine\/le-clos-jordanne-village-reserve-pinot-noir-2010\/110170\">Le Clos Jordanne Village Reserve Pinot Noir 2010<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario<\/p>\n<p>Juicy and complex with layers of tart cherry and spice aromas and flavours. Beautifully structured with a long finish and a satin texture. Pair\u00a0with:\u00a0roast chicken in a cream sauce, rich seafood dishes. Drink:\u00a02012-2016.\u00a0 33894\u00a0 13.5%\u00a0 XD\u00a0 750\u00a0mL\u00a0 $30.00\u00a0 Score:\u00a091\/100.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Posted with permission of CBC. See all <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/winepicks\/search.aspx\"><strong>wine reviews<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this chat below with CBC Fresh Air host Mary Ito, we discuss how to choose a great wine as a gift for someone depending on their taste and style preferences, or when you don&#8217;t know those details. (Hint: Try wrapping a story around the bottle.)Wine is the ultimate gift: doubles are okay, one size fits all and re-gifting is easy! We also chat about screwcaps, whether you can get a good wine under $20, underrated wines, wine and food pairing, low-alcohol wines, the differences between Ontario&#8217;s regions and some of my favourite Ontario wines, including those below. 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