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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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Frank Haddad
- Been spending the afternoon with this amazing wine. Big but with very silky fine tannins Every glass different Me… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 3 weeks ago
- #dessert at @westrestaurant with a glass of #Banyuls too bad they are closing down soon https://t.co/paGTckmY6l 2 months ago
- Now when you get #uni in your #sushi, you could be stopping #climate change fastcompany.com/90409404/now-w… 2 months ago
- Local #IPA #beer #Winnipeg https://t.co/7unZHsIjxx 2 months ago
- RT @ChampagneBureau: Save the Date: #ChampagneDay 2019 is October 18! Retweet and you could win a $150 Visa gift card! Full rules here: htt… 2 months ago
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Category Archives: wine tasting
Calling All Centenarians: The Wine Century Club
If you’ve been sipping Assyrtiko, Ehrenfelser, Xarel-lo, or Zweigelt lately, chances are you’re eligible for membership in the Wine Century Club. Now more than two years old, this obviously fun-loving group of wine enthusiasts was founded by Deborah and Steve … Continue reading
Posted in Wine Century Club, wine tasting
Tagged Assyrtiko, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ehrenfelser, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Wine, Wine Century Club
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Perfect Pairings: Amarone Intentions
I’ve been feeling under a bit pressure over the last few days. An astonishing number of people have been inquiring how our lady did with the Amarone pairing – the pairing being herself with the wine. So far, I’ve resisted … Continue reading
Posted in Amarone, Masi Amarone, wine and romance, wine tasting
Tagged Amarone, Drink, Food, Recreation, Valpolicella, Veneto, Wine, wine and romance, Wine tasting descriptors
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Of a Romantic Nature
A couple of weeks ago, we were at a wine tasting led by Sandra Oldfield, winemaker at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards. As it often does, the subject of cork versus Stelvin (dare we actually be so crass as to refer to … Continue reading
Posted in corks, Stelvin, Tin Horn Creek Wines, wine tasting
Tagged ACNielsen, Alternative wine closures, Cork, Cork City, Ireland, Mediterranean Sea, Screw cap, Wine
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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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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 and Wineries, wine tasting
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Food, New Orleans, Oregon, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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