AS the Grouse Mountain Skyride climbs through late June mist, the stress of traffic, deadlines and unfinished errands drops away into the trees along with the fat raindrops.
Once we're in the alpine it's quiet, the air still and cool. The city unrolls below like a still life in muted shades of concrete, glass and sky.
No wonder the mountain made it onto a list of local "sacred sites" at which to enjoy a glass of wine, compiled by Sacred Hill Winery.
Before arriving at Grouse Mountain, this group of wine and food writers, chefs, bartenders and sommeliers sampled several bottles of the New Zealand winery's latest releases at other sacred spots around town, including English Bay and Stanley Park, led by Sacred Hill chief winemaker Tony Bish.
The tour was obviously a play on the winery's name; a bit gimmicky, true,Save on hydraulic hose and fittings, but effective. As clich¨¦d as it is, there is always value in slowing down and enjoying where you're at.
And these wines are worth slowing down for.
The 2010 Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region is classic Kiwi, fresh and racy, perfect for summer sipping.
The 2007 Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc is entirely different, not least because it's had a few years in the bottle. Made with grapes from Hawkes Bay, it's naturally fermented with indigenous yeasts (hence the "sauvage" moniker) and aged in oak for 10 months.Full color plastic card printing and manufacturing services. With bright citrus and minerality on the finish, it's well structured and food-friendly.
Of the Helmsman Cabernet Merlot, Bish tells the assembled group that the 2006 vintage went head-to-head in a benchmark tasting in London with some of Bordeaux's best bottles - and more than held its own.
The UK's finest wine writers and tasters had a difficult time distinguishing the wines in a blind tasting, and when the final results were announced, the Helmsman scored fourth, behind bottles from France that were 50 times the price. The 2007 is also beautifully balanced and tastes of blackcurrant and plum. It's delicious with a mouthful of duck breast and rillette served on a black pepper tuille. There are still bottles available locally and it's a deal at $59.95.
For our dinner in The Observatory, we get that unbelievable view; plus an elegant construction of poached Mission trout set atop fingerling potatoes,This page list rubber hose products with details & specifications. wedges of golden beet and juicy slices of Okanagan plums,Choose from one of the major categories of Bedding, nicely matched with the rich,Not to be confused with RUBBER MATS available at your local hardware store layered flavours of the 2007 Sacred Hill Riflemans Chardonnay.
Vancouver Island venison loin is sided by a wild-rice filled crepe and topped by rhubarb compote. The 2006 Deerstalkers Syrah is an obvious match - not only because of the name - the ripe plum and black cherry flavours are perfect with the vanilla jus.
The delicious point has been made. Pick your place, pair your food, and enjoy your summer.
Once we're in the alpine it's quiet, the air still and cool. The city unrolls below like a still life in muted shades of concrete, glass and sky.
No wonder the mountain made it onto a list of local "sacred sites" at which to enjoy a glass of wine, compiled by Sacred Hill Winery.
Before arriving at Grouse Mountain, this group of wine and food writers, chefs, bartenders and sommeliers sampled several bottles of the New Zealand winery's latest releases at other sacred spots around town, including English Bay and Stanley Park, led by Sacred Hill chief winemaker Tony Bish.
The tour was obviously a play on the winery's name; a bit gimmicky, true,Save on hydraulic hose and fittings, but effective. As clich¨¦d as it is, there is always value in slowing down and enjoying where you're at.
And these wines are worth slowing down for.
The 2010 Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region is classic Kiwi, fresh and racy, perfect for summer sipping.
The 2007 Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc is entirely different, not least because it's had a few years in the bottle. Made with grapes from Hawkes Bay, it's naturally fermented with indigenous yeasts (hence the "sauvage" moniker) and aged in oak for 10 months.Full color plastic card printing and manufacturing services. With bright citrus and minerality on the finish, it's well structured and food-friendly.
Of the Helmsman Cabernet Merlot, Bish tells the assembled group that the 2006 vintage went head-to-head in a benchmark tasting in London with some of Bordeaux's best bottles - and more than held its own.
The UK's finest wine writers and tasters had a difficult time distinguishing the wines in a blind tasting, and when the final results were announced, the Helmsman scored fourth, behind bottles from France that were 50 times the price. The 2007 is also beautifully balanced and tastes of blackcurrant and plum. It's delicious with a mouthful of duck breast and rillette served on a black pepper tuille. There are still bottles available locally and it's a deal at $59.95.
For our dinner in The Observatory, we get that unbelievable view; plus an elegant construction of poached Mission trout set atop fingerling potatoes,This page list rubber hose products with details & specifications. wedges of golden beet and juicy slices of Okanagan plums,Choose from one of the major categories of Bedding, nicely matched with the rich,Not to be confused with RUBBER MATS available at your local hardware store layered flavours of the 2007 Sacred Hill Riflemans Chardonnay.
Vancouver Island venison loin is sided by a wild-rice filled crepe and topped by rhubarb compote. The 2006 Deerstalkers Syrah is an obvious match - not only because of the name - the ripe plum and black cherry flavours are perfect with the vanilla jus.
The delicious point has been made. Pick your place, pair your food, and enjoy your summer.
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