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A Toast to Spring with Bc Wines tannins, the resulting wine is not red or white, but shades of pink. Generally tasting more like white wine, you can judge rosé by its colour. The lighter the pink, the lighter and fruitier the wine, so light pink rosés pair very well with the lighter dishes of spring. Pairing <strong>BC</strong> wines with spring foods is mostly straightforward, but one caveat: the quintessential ingredient of spring salads – vinegar-based dressing – can make pairing tricky. The basic rule is, if your dressing has more acidity than your wine, then your wine will taste dull or bland. Light wines with higher acidity (like Sauvignon Blanc or Rieslings) will stand up well to vinaigrette. Adding protein such as chicken or shellfish to a salad will also help tame the acidity of road 13 HonESt joHn’S wHitE Bc vQA $16.99 601070 This easy-drinking, versatile white wine is a blend of several grape varieties, but is mainly riesling. look for floral and spice aromas with mint, citrus, grass, tree fruit and a touch of ginger in the nose. The palate is a little sweet, yet fresh and crisp with grassy and grapefruit notes. A refreshingly simple spring sipper! dressings and improve the fit with most spring whites. Adding salty items such as olives, anchovies, feta or Asiago cheese will also help neutralize some of the acidity in the dressing. Another option is to use a higher ratio of oil to vinegar, or just eliminate vinegar altogether! Everyone’s taste is different when it comes to food and wine combinations, so experiment and find the balance that best suits your palate. Many spring wine varietals work well with big salads. A crisp, citrusy Pinot Grigio or Pinot Blanc is amazing with the powerful garlic, anchovies, Dijon mustard and cheese flavours of a Caesar salad. Salad niçoise – where olives and tuna are front and centre – is superb with a crisp, dry rosé or a lighter red such as a Pinot HEStEr CrEEK pinot BlanC Bc vQA $15.99 467316 This is a fantastic white wine with stony, mineral aromas along with notes of green apple, peach, pear and a touch of melon that jumps out of the glass. look for more peach, melon and green apple on the palate with a delicate citrus finish. This is a wellmade, well-priced wine that is easy to sip on its own or with freshly shucked oysters. Noir. Spicy Asian chicken or seafood salad calls for an off-dry Riesling, with the crispness to balance the citrus and lime, sesame oil dressing and a touch of sweetness to harness the spice. We live in a country where we experience all four seasons. British Columbia produces many fabulous world-class wines in all categories, but none are better than spring wines. Trying new wines and the latest vintages is a great way to enhance your seasonal enjoyment. So, after you have finished your yard work and have the patio all polished and set to go, sit back and sip one of these superb <strong>BC</strong> springtime wines. Enjoy! ganton & larSEn proSpECt winEry ogopogo'S liar pinot grigio Bc vQA $14.99 307082 This italian-style white has lovely floral, spicy, grapefruit and green apple aromas. it's crisp and fresh with good balance. The palate offers buttery, citrus, green apple and peach flavours with a lingering lemon-lime finish. Try this well-made white with sautéed garlic prawns or a classic caesar salad. TASTE 91 FOCUS <strong>BC</strong>
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