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Frank Haddad
Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Professional Spirits from WSET. Certified Specialist of Wine and Certified Specialist of Spirits from the Society of Wine Educators. French Wine Society. International Sommelier Guild,. and WSET Diploma Student. Certified Sake Professional Executive Director Modernize Wine Assoc of BC
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Monthly Archives: February 2007
Open That Bottle Night 2007
Saturday, February 25th, it was time for the annual tradition – OTBN. We each chose one because, hey, fair’s fair. Right? To our amazement, Susan chose white and Frank picked a red. Usually there’s no question it would have been … Continue reading
Posted in Tasting Notes, Viognier
Tagged Drink, Food, Fraser Valley, Liquor store, Recreation, Shopping, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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Ozone For Your Health
Apparently the new wave in wine preservation has a name – and that name is ozone. Yup, the same stuff that keeps getting holes in it out there in the atmosphere could not only reduce the migraines and asthma some … Continue reading
Posted in wine preservation
Tagged California, Health, Ozone, Ozone layer, San Joaquin Valley, Spain, Specific Substances, Wine
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Wine Quote of the Day for February 24, 2007
I was in love with a beautiful blonde once. She drove me to drink; that’s the one thing I’m indebted to her for. W C Fields in Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Merlot, Recreation, United States, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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Olé: Spanish Wines Explained
I was reviewing the text for my WSET today – again. That exam is coming up way too quickly. Spain was the area I chose for this study session which lead, naturally, to Tempranillo. However, it seems the Spaniards cannot … Continue reading
Posted in Tempranillo
Tagged Grape, Iberian Peninsula, Mosquito Coast, Oz Clarke, Portuguese wine, Spain, Tempranillo, WSET
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Wine Quote of the Day for February 20, 2007
Wine from long habit has become indispensable for my health, however I have lived temperately. I double the doctor’s recommendation of a glass and a half of wine a day and even treble it with a friend. Thomas Jefferson
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Tagged California, History, Presidents, Thomas Jefferson, United States, Virginia wine, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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Open That Bottle Night 2007
Come on now, ’fes up. You’ve got a bottle (or two) of wine you’ve been saving for a special occasion. You know, the one with memories. The one that makes you think of your best friend or that first trip … Continue reading
Posted in wine tasting
Tagged Antarctic, California, Food, Pinot Noir, Wall Street Journal, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors, Zinfandel
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Wine Quote of the Day for February 18, 2007
With Frank now back from the US of A, it seemed appropriate to share a quote from one of our neighbour’s presidents. Alas, neither of us know which wine is Jefferson was savouring at the time he said this. By … Continue reading
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Tagged Drink, Food, George Washington, History, Presidents, Thomas Jefferson, United States, Wine
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Adventures in Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands Wines
So what’s wrong with this picture? Between business meetings, Frank is “doing New Orleans” – street musicians, the Blue Train, Cajun cuisine, deciding which two bottles of wine to bring home duty free. It’s raining here in Vancouver. And he … Continue reading
Posted in BC Wines, wine tasting
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Food, New Orleans, Oregon, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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Wine Quote of the Day for February 15, 2007
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive, well preserved body. Rather the goal should be to skid in sideways at full speed – chilled wine in one hand, chocolate … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chocolate, Food, Shopping, United States, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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Wine Quote of the Day for February 14, 2007
On February 14th, what could be better than Champagne to toast the ones we love? And who better to speak to the delights of bubbly than the Grand Lady of Champagne herself, Lily Bollinger. Lily was once asked, “When do … Continue reading
Posted in Champagne, wine quotes
Tagged Beverages, Champagne, Dom Pérignon, Drink, Food, Sparkling wine, Valentine's Day, Wine
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Weekends With Jancis
Jancis has taken over my weekends, my life, and most of the living room. I cannot move in the apartment with out her presence demanding my attention. When I sit on the couch, she is there. She drapes herself over … Continue reading
Posted in Oxford Companion to Wine, WSET, WSET Exams
Tagged Food, Grape, Jancis Robinson, Oxford Companion to Wine, Shopping, Washington wine, Wine, Wine Peeps
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Vintage Haiku
It’s true – sometimes we discover things in our inboxes and have absolutely no idea where they came from. Sometimes they’re educational, sometimes they’re just pure fun. Like these Vintage Haikus we thought were worth sharing.Enjoy. Bridlewood Estate Reserve Shiraz … Continue reading
Posted in australian wines
Tagged Australia, California, Long Island, Merlot, New York, Portugal, Shiraz, United States
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Wine Quote of the Day
I have enjoyed great health at a great age because every day since I can remember, I have consumed a bottle of wine – except when I have not felt well. Then I have consumed two bottles. Bishop of Seville
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Tagged Bottle, Collecting, Drink, Glassware, Recreation, Shopping, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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Wine Quote of the Day for February 8, 2007
If penicillin can cure those that are ill, Spanish sherry can bring the dead back to life. Alexander Fleming
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Tagged Alexander Fleming, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Penicillin, Sherry, Spanish language, United States, Wine
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Wine Quote of the Day for February 7, 2007
Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever. Aristophanes
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Food, Merlot, United States, Wine, Wine tasting, Wine tasting descriptors
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