Eatdrink #42 July/August 2013
The LOCAL food and drink magazine serving London, Stratford and Southwestern Ontario since 2007
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№ 42 | <strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
surprisingly decent and will prop up<br />
the evening as the sun wanes.<br />
Moving over to the whites, we have<br />
a favourite from a relative newcomer<br />
called Smoke & Gamble (S&G), from<br />
Dover Vineyards. The S&G White<br />
(LCBO #345637, $17.95) is essentially a<br />
chardonnay, but is modest with the<br />
volume of oak. It delivers a subtle,<br />
crisp and clean taste that is on the<br />
dry side, making it a wonderful<br />
companion to most of the lighter<br />
items in the summer diet.<br />
Another pleasant surprise from<br />
Ontario is the White Palette wine<br />
from 13th Street (LCBO #207340,<br />
$14.95). This is a gentle white blend<br />
of a number of grapes, focusing on<br />
riesling and sauvignon blanc. If you<br />
happen to barbecue a Margherita pizza,<br />
this wine will be a great match.<br />
Finally, for those looking for something<br />
a little different, but who also have<br />
price in mind, go to South Africa.<br />
This country is one of the oldest ‘New<br />
World’ producers and chenin blanc<br />
is one of its signature products. KWV<br />
makes a fabulous Chenin Blanc<br />
(LCBO #18689, $9.45) that will keep<br />
most white wine fans coming back<br />
for more.<br />
A Little Less Civilized?<br />
If you’re planning a trip out in<br />
the woods and getting away<br />
from the world, remember that<br />
bottles are at risk of being passé.<br />
That’s right. Look for alternative<br />
packaging in order to avoid the<br />
embarrassing situation caused by<br />
shards of broken glass everywhere,<br />
a lost corkscrew or the awkward<br />
heaviness of a load of bottles back and forth.<br />
Boxed wine, wine in cans or tetra paks,<br />
or wine in smaller volumes can help you<br />
enjoy what we all set out for this time of<br />
year: Canada’s great outdoors.<br />
Roasts | Chops & Steaks | Tenderloin | Ribs | Sausage | Bacon & More!<br />
BBQ TIME!<br />
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At the farm, 9–4 daily, cash or cheque only please.<br />
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www.thewholepig.ca<br />
Phone Orders: 519-851-3327<br />
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BILL WITTUR is passionate about food, wine and fuelling<br />
conversations about both. He lives in London and operates<br />
Noteworthy Wines, a private wine agency and partnership<br />
focused on delivering unique, value wines from around the<br />
world. bill@noteworthywines.ca<br />
We are your London outlet for Metzger Meat Products,<br />
The Whole Pig and Lena’s Lamb, with sauces and spices from<br />
The Garlic Box, Pristine Olive, Steed & Co. Lavender,<br />
Stonewall Kitchen, Hot Mamas and the<br />
Hot Saucy<br />
counter with jerks, rubs, mustards & aioli.<br />
Western Fair Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market: Saturdays, 8am–3pm<br />
519-615-0633 • saucyco@gmail.com
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