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Nebbiolo

The end of the last month of winter has passed and March is under way. Our weather here in Montreal is cold and snow is still part of the forecast. However, psychologically we Northerners know that the end is near and warmer weather will find us. In the meantime, I thought of a nice wine from the region of Piedmont to highlight, a beautiful Nebbiolo. Nebbiolo is the primary grape used in the great Barolo and Barbaresco wines but is a red wine in its own right, translucent like a Pinot and has a delicate smell, but when you taste one you are greeted with robust tannin and high acidity, a deceptive wine. Our Langhe Nebbiolo is such a great find...

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Biodynamic Farming

                           It's a new year, 2023 and a new month, January named after the roman god Janus symbolizing a look to the past and to the future. How fitting then to talk about biodynamic farming, in our case biodynamic vineyards. Methods of the past that will ensure a better future. Biodynamic farming is an ancient closed loop method of farming that plants and harvests according to the cycle of the moon. It's methods are rooted in the work of philosopher and scientist, Rudolf Steiner. It differs from organic in its lack of pesticides and its emphasis on soil health. The land is viewed as one organism, everything used...

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Cava Pear Cocktail

1 part pear brandy 3 parts Cava Brut Dominio de la Vega 1 wedge frozen poached pear 1 slice of vanilla pod This is such a beautiful and elegant drink. It has such a pleasant pear taste and the cava is crisp and lovely. You can watch the TikTok video on our Instagram account:) I've added the poached pear recipe bellow, serve the extra pears over ice cream if you like. Or just save them in frozen wedges for this amazing cocktail. Enjoy!!! Poached Pears 3 Bosc Pears Peeled 1 cup Brandy 2 cups water 1 cup granulated sugar 1 vanilla pod - Put everything except the pears in a saucepan and bring it to a simmer. -Once the sugar is dissolved add in...

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