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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Weddings - Valley Vines by Sarah Harrold

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A California Wine With A Western Spirit

Are you stuck in a wine “rut?” Do you wander around the wine racks in your local liquor store looking at every bottle, occasionally thinking “I wonder what that one tastes like?” or “that one looks interesting,” but in the end you always grab that same familiar label? .....


Maybe it's a comfort thing; you know exactly what you are getting every time you open the bottle. Perhaps you just really love the taste and no matter how many times you enjoy a glass, it never seems to get old. Then again, you could be just like the majority of the population and have a fear of change. Whether it's twelve, twenty or thirty dollars, no one likes to pay for a product and not know if they are going to love it or end up dumping it down the kitchen sink.

I can help; my name is Sarah Harrold from Valley Cold Beer and Liquor in Turner Valley. My plan is to showcase some of the many wonderful wines out there and to help you break out of your “wine comfort zone.” After all, if you never try anything new, you will really be missing out on some wonderful wines. Please keep an open mind; wine is a personal preference, but there are many products to choose from.

My first wine to showcase is the 2008 Lucky Horseshoe Merlot from Hayes Ranch, located in Livermore in the North Central Coast region of California. This area of California has warm days, cool nights and a long growing season, which develops ripe, round, fruit flavours. Produced by the Wente Family Estates and represented by Simmer Fine Wine & Spirits Inc, Lucky Horseshoe has a varietal content of 85% Merlot, 15% Petite Sirah and an alcohol content of 13.5%. This Merlot has exciting hints of spice and berries, which exhibits aromas of plum, bramble and a hint of herbaceousness. With medium tannins and a smooth, long, fruity finish on the palate, this is definitely a delightful wine!

This Merlot will be best paired with roast beef, tenderloin, pork, any pasta with a meat sauce or hard cheeses. Personally, I prefer to enjoy a glass on its own, surrounded by friends. Priced below sixteen dollars, I highly recommend the Lucky Horseshoe Merlot.

Visit us on our website at www.valleyliquor.ca or email info@valleyliquor.ca for more information on the upcoming in store tasting and specials for this wine.

Please enjoy responsibly. Don't drink and drive.

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