The Corkboard
Wine & Food Pairings | Summer 2024

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This wine exudes fresh juicy red and dark berries, vanilla beans, spiced rum cake notes with a hint of toastiness on the nose and palate. The finish is rich, and it persists on the palate long after the last sip. The tannins are soft and approachable, and the acid is in full balance.

Pairings:
Herb roasted rack of lamb, garlic potatoes, a medium rare prime rib, roasted asparagus in an arugula salad topped with walnuts.

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Fresh and crisp with a short to medium finish, this varietal tends to be richly aromatic, and this wine is no exception. Notes of ginger, honey and quince dominate the nose, while the palate displays notes of pear and lime.

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Baked rosemary pork chops with an apple compote, sweet and sour duck, Thai style green curry chicken (or pork), or honey, ginger and soy glazed chicken wings. Cheese: Triple cream Brie, cream cheese, cheddar, gruyere, chevre.

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Aromas of strawberries and cream, grapefruit, and raspberries give way to luscious notes of strawberry and lemon on the palate. Bright acidity gives it a nice refreshing finish.

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Chorizo and gouda on a toasted baguette slice, grilled calamari in a lemon butter sauce, Moroccan-spiced chicken thighs on a bed of couscous, or Chana Masala with Mango chutney.

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An aromatic mixture of lemon, ginger, and floral notes. On the palate, this wine has a delicious round finish with notes of ginger, lemon, and baking spice.

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Pumpkin stuffed ravioli in a brown butter sauce, Quiche Lorraine, New England clam chowder, roasted pork. Cheese: Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asiago, Feta.

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Vibrant and fruity, this wine possesses a rich mouthfeel and smooth finish with highly aromatic, ripe, bold flavours of apricot and stone fruit along with caramel, coconut and vanilla derived from barrel aging.

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Pairs nicely with Peeking Duck, Crab cakes with mango salsa, Pad Thai or Pork chops with a Black Sage Pipe reduction. Great with the following cheeses: Blue, Emmentaler, Colby, Edam, Feta and Monterey Jack.

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On the palate, the citrus notes coupled with almond give it complexity and the balanced acidity leads to a refreshing medium finish.

Pairings:
Roasted pork tenderloin with mustard-tarragon sauce, chanterelle ravioli with sage brown butter, oysters with cucumber-lemon zest mignonette. Try it with these cheeses: chevre, crema dania or halloumi.

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The palate has flavours of fresh strawberry, red cherry, smoky oak, and vanilla. The tannins are somewhat firm yet approachable and has a fantastic finish which lingers for a long time.

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Perfectly suited to pair with a wide variety of dishes because of its bright acidity, complexity, and rich fruit character. Try with garlic and herb roasted pork tenderloin, oven baked salmon filets, duck breast with pomegranate-citrus glaze, grilled rack of lamb, and bacon stuffed mushrooms.

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The wine has notes of cassis, red fruits, sweet toasty oak, and baking spices. The palate has similar flavours of ripe fruits, sweet toastiness, mocha, and spices. The finish is long, and the tannins are soft and approachable.

Pairings:
The wine is perfectly accompanied to roast beef, T-bone steak, grilled lamb, and pasta with meatballs. Or pour a glass and pair it with bold cheeses such as sharp cheddar, parmesan and asiago.

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Dry and voluptuous with a blast of lingering acidity that gives weight to fruit flavours of pomegranate, strawberry, watermelon, and citrus.

Pairings:
Roasted Rosemary Chicken with seasonal vegetables, Pork Souvlaki with tzatziki and lemon garlic rice, or Palak Paneer. Try it with Brie, Goat's Cheese, or Camembert.

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Vibrant stone fruit, hints of floral and impressive acidity frame the wine with delicate oak that influences the rich, full mouth feel. Well balanced and lush, supple stone fruit and vanilla round out the lingering finish.

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This crisp, white wine is delightfully approachable. Try it with dishes such as pasta primavera, tuna sashimi, fresh crab, seafood risotto, chicken satay and prawn ravioli. Excellent paired with Gruyere, Ricotta, Pecorino, and Gouda cheeses.

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The wine is full-bodied and rich, with flavours of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, and espresso.

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Best paired with rich, flavourful dishes such as steak, lamb, or roasted vegetables. It also pairs well with strong cheeses like blue cheese or aged cheddar.

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Dreamcatcher is a vibrant and luscious blend of aromatic white wine varieties, displaying white peach and fresh citrus notes layered with juicy orchard fruit and honeydew melon.

Pairings:
Enjoy Dreamcatcher with light picnic foods, fresh salads, cheese, seafood, and sushi.

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Light, floral notes on the nose with hints of granny smith apple and citrus fruits. The palate has a crisp entry with more granny smith apple and citrus fruits on the finish.

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This wine will pair well with many foods, especially seafood, and mild cheeses (Cheddar, Brie, Mozzarella). Our Winemaker's personal recommendation is to pair this wine with seafood fettuccini alfredo.

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A generous offering of caramel, pineapple, and coconut with a hint of toast on the nose. The luxurious mouthfeel, integrated with notes of butter and caramelized sugar on the palate, leads to a lengthy finish.

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Pair this wine with rich, creamy dishes such as lobster with butter sauce, whole grilled trout, lemon cilantro chicken.