Nat brought me a beautiful new Spanish wine for my birthday last week. Opened it just now. Planella by Cellers Joan d'Anguera...

This wine is from the wine region of Montsant, which was created in 2001. Located in the northeast of Spain near Barcelona, the region produces wines similar to its neighbour, Priorat. Upon tasting it, I thought it was a tempranillo, but it's actually of Mazuello, Syrah, Grenache & Cabernet Sauvignon.

These varietals certainly contribute to its wonderful complexity. The wine tastes truly Spanish, even with its unique blend of International grapes. It was aged about 10 + months in French oak barrels. A sophisticated wine of violets, blackberries, chocolate and cherry with a spicy finish. Dark, full-bodied, and sexy. A gorgeous wine! It paired very well with our Grade A BBQ'd steak, new potatoes and salad of fresh greens.

Cooking up lobster & throwing hops into our ale at Trafalgar Ales & Meades. Lovin the Smoked Oatmeal Stout.

Cooking up lobster & throwing hops into our ale at Trafalgar Ales & Meades. Lovin the Smoked Oatmeal Stout.

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Amazing presentation, delicious food at 13 Mountain Street, Grimsby. Kudos to Chef Abbey Solomon!

Amazing presentation, delicious food at 13 Mountain Street, Grimsby. Kudos to Chef Abbey Solomon!

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Matt Dusk sings last nite in Elora. Next performance is Aug 12: http://www.mattdusk.com/tour.php

From his upbeat "Back in Town" to "My way" by Sinatra, the crooner was in great form last nite. He told me after the show, "I just wanted to have fun." That was clear. We were delighted to share in the fun!

Cam & Hailey serve Gin & The Giant Peach Martini at upbeat Turtle Jack's. Deliciously different

Cam, Hailey and Tami (not pictured) are looking after me with stellar service at Turtle Jack's. Martini Ingredients: Gordon's Gin, Peach Schnapps, white peach tea, shaken with fresh lime juice, splashed with Agave syrup. Served with a peach slice. Goes down nice with the world's best ribs. Trust me. Turtle Jack's Mapleview (Burlington) is one of several locations.

Spencer's (Burlington) photo album of visit by The Wine Baron & Zoltan Szabo. From foie gras & stuffed zuccini flower to battered Lk Erie Perch...

Five courses later, the Transylvanian and Austrian agreed, this coulda been New York, Tokyo or Paris. The dazzling creations of Chef Haworth and Chef Bill were world class. TOP of the world. Enjoy the photo album of 5 dishes. Each masterfully paired with a Viewpointe wine, from their Pinot Grigio to their Reserve Syrah.

The Spencer's location is also one of its drawing cards. It's right on Lake Ontario. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the view while we dined in splendor. Thanks, Spencer's!

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Agreed. Grt visit! RT @zoltanszabo: great visit w/ Marisa & Len Crispino of A Foreign Affair, tasted the '08 & mo...

Agreed. Grt visit! RT @zoltanszabo: great visit w/ Marisa & Len Crispino of A Foreign Affair, tasted the '08 & more, Niagara meets Veneto, some excellent vini

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