I had an extra Juice Import's Harvest Tasting ($25) ticket because Beep Beep had to cancel her trip to Calgary. As Lululemon already bought two spots for herself and her fiancé Books, I invited Foodiegal as my plus one. For this post, let's listen to "Got 'Til It's Gone" by Janet Jackson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uznTHSEgx4U Foodiegal waited… Continue reading Vine Arts Calgary Wine Tasting: Juice Imports Harvest Event
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Brunch at Deane House and Calgary’s Pinot-Fest at Vine Arts
I snagged tickets to Juice Import's second-ever Pinot Fest ($50). Bricks Wine Co. sent an email recommending guests to eat beforehand due to the anticipated massive selection of wines. I invited Sunflower as my guest, as she is my number-one wine buddy. She, in turn, insisted on treating me to brunch a Deane House. Let's… Continue reading Brunch at Deane House and Calgary’s Pinot-Fest at Vine Arts
Calgary Wine Tasting: Juice Imports – Dormilona
Last Sunday, Sunflower and I attended a natural wine tasting ($25) at Bricks Wine Store. Juice Import co-owner Erik Mercier showcased wines from Dormilona, a woman-led winery in Margaret River, Western Australia. For this post, let's listen to "French Disko" by Stereolab. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxFzvkr1kmE An interesting fact about winemaking in Australia and the wine owner /… Continue reading Calgary Wine Tasting: Juice Imports – Dormilona
Calgary Wine Event: Pinard et Filles Tasting with Juice Imports
Sunday is my Funday, particularly when Juice Imports hosts a wine tasting ($25)! The night before the event, my friend Quebecoise confided that the wines from her home province were notoriously bad. Despite this inside tip, I was confident that Sunday's wines would be stellar because I've personally tasted the whimsically delightful wines Juice Imports… Continue reading Calgary Wine Event: Pinard et Filles Tasting with Juice Imports
Calgary Wine Event: Kindeli Wines Tasting with Juice Imports
On Sunday, Kournikova joined me for a wine tasting ($29) at Vine Arts. Hosted by the co-owner of Juice Imports, Erik Mercier showcased Kindeli wines from Nelson, New Zealand. Let's listen to "Hurt Feelings" by Flight of the Conchords for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuJzSTNDUGI Our welcome drink was Kindeli Primavera, a rosé with a dark, raspberry-like… Continue reading Calgary Wine Event: Kindeli Wines Tasting with Juice Imports