Playing Catch-up

Now that Wendeep Oaksminder (pictured) is knee deep in the arduous task we all know as 'wine sampling', we seem to be sampling faster than we can post. Maybe soon you will read of her experiences first hand, but for now I'll tell you some things that were said over a special treat we specially treated ourselves with last weekend.

Dos Fincas Vina Amalia, Argentinian 60% Cab, 40% malbec, 13.5% alc. $18.99 @ Liberty wine mechant, Granville Island. (Rumour has it this can be found slightly cheaper at the Liberty on Robson? [and yet another rumour has it this can be found even slightlier cheapier at the cold b&w at oak and 25th?])

Nose: Bitter rubber, summer lily, vanilla, fresh cut red cedar, Field's shoe department in August.

Mouth: Leather shoe unworn, long finish with a hint of banane, robust as pound cake, drink it with a fork.

Palate-ball: Fresh figs (good), Aged goat gouda (pretty good), chile pepper gouda (okay), strawberries (good), applewood smoked cheddar (highlight with strawberries), french brie (with this wine is like yougurt and fruit, so really good).

Rating: 3.85 of 5



-J. Floorburn