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EVENT CALENDAR
MIDSUMMER
HERBFEST
Sunday July 27,
Almonte
Join Accredited Sommelier Debbie
Trenholm as she hosts the popular 'Chef Cook-off'. A wonderful day in
the country! MORE...
SAVVY SUPPER SERIES
TRIO Restaurant
@ Novotel Ottawa
Thurs Sept 11
The Savvy Grapes
invite you to the Savvy
Supper Series showcasing Canadian winemakers & their premium
wines while enjoying the new TRIO sharing plates menu featuring local
produce. Definitely a fun night out! MORE...
OUR LAST EVENT...
VIVA
ESPAÑA!
Sold
Out - Accredited
Sommeliers Debbie Trenholm & Susan Desjardins hosted a filled evening
featuring wineries that Susan discovered on her recent trip to Spain.
MORE...
SAVVY ON TV...
CELEBRATE CANADA DAY
Thurs June 26
Rogers TV Daytime Ottawa
Debbie showcased Canadian wines
from coast to coast & shared tips of delicious wine to celebrate Canada
Day. WATCH...
IN THE NEWS...
Novotel Ottawa & The
Savvy Grapes collaborate to launch TRIO Restaurant - an all Canadian
wine & dining experience. MORE...
The Savvy Grapes'
President & Accredited Sommelier Debbie is a recipient of the Ottawa
Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Award for 2007. MORE...
The
National Post asks The Savvy Grapes' President Debbie
Trenholm & other top Canadian executives 'What are you Reading?' MORE...
BE
SAVVY
Join us at our fun food & wine events.
Email us to be included on the invitee list
for The Savvy Grapes
upcoming food & wine events.
Cheers!
AWARD
WINNING!
The Savvy Grapes' Debbie
Trenholm, is a recipient of the Ottawa Business
Journal's Forty Under 40 Award. MORE...
The
Ottawa business community recognized The Savvy Grapes with the
Silver Award for 'The Professional Services of the
Year'
MORE...
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Savvy
Wine Tips
 When
you walk into a wine store, there are rows & rows of wines awaiting
your discovery. How do you
sort through to make a ‘good’ purchase. Afterall, you can’t taste
the wine in advance (like you can try on a sweater or read a few pages of
a book).
As Sommeliers, it is our job to familiarize ourselves with these wines.
On this page, you will find our wine
tips complete with Sommelier tasting notes & food pairing
suggestions for wines that are readily available at the LCBO.
Those wines marked ‘LCBO Vintages’ are in limited supply, so
shop quickly!
For
handy reference, download
The
Savvy Grapes Shopping List to take with you for your
next visit to the LCBO.
July
Wine
Tips
Terra
Sparkling Malbec, Argentina
LCBO
Vintages $13.85
Check
Inventory
Malbec has
become Argentina’s signature grape variety producing big, bold, full
bodied red wines.
It is not very often that you can find a sparkling wine from
Argentina & more unique is a sparkling wine made with Malbec!
The
Savvy Grapes Tasting Notes: Dry, with loads of red
fruit flavours, this is indeed a full bodied sparkling wine.
Food
Pairing suggestions: Pop the cork & serve chilled before a meal,
with shrimp, sushi or nibble potato chips - a classic sparkling
pairing. Sounds weird? Don't knock it until you try it!
Chanson
Père & Fils Le Bourgogne, France
LCBO
$19.80 Check
Inventory
This
one will make you sing! Pinot Noir is often referred by winemakers as,
‘The Prince of Grapes’. It reigns as the quintessential grape with its
elegant aromas & flavours, this grape variety requires constant
nurturing & attention both in the vineyard as well as in the winery.
There are generally two styles of ‘Pinots’; one with earthy
aromas & flavours, the other with red cherry aromas & tastes.
The Savvy Grapes Tasting Notes: This elegant wine
is definitely styled to enhance the cherry aromas and tastes. There is a touch of vanilla (from aging in the barrels), with
a lingering sour cherry finish that goes on forever-r-r-r-r-r!
Food Pairing Suggestions: Classic matches with Pinot Noir is shrimp, grilled
salmon or roasted duck.
Marqués
de Riscal Reserva, Rioja, Spain
LCBO
$21.45 Check
Inventory
Tempranillo is considered Spain’s
’national red grape’. Grown
throughout the country, it is the backbone of the wines from Rioja &
Ribera del Duero regions. The
name Tempranillo comes from the Spanish word temprano
meaning ‘early’, reflecting the fact that the grapes ripen earlier
than other varieties.
The Savvy Grapes Tasting Notes: This is made with 90% Tempranillo & a
combination of 10% Graciano & Mazuelo grapes. Aged two years in
American oak, this wine has deep red colour, with aromas of blueberry jam,
earth & spices. The wine has concentrated flavours of fig, raspberry
jam with light tannins & a pleasant heat in the finish.
Food Pairing Suggestions: This is a versatile wine that
would go well with beef satay, classic Spanish
paella, or lamb kebabs. Olé!
Looking
for more wine recommendations?
Print off the 2007
Shopping List or
2006
Wine Shopping List
to take with you...
Do
you have a wine tip?
Send us an email & we
will be sure to include your 'wine tip.'
 Shop
with a Sommelier
Whether you are selecting wines
for a special
occasion, want help in figuring out which wines to buy or need help
filling your wine cellar, you can call on the expertise of The
Savvy Grapes.
Our
Accredited Sommeliers are available to accompany you to the LCBO to help
you learn more
about wines as you shop. Alternatively, provide us your wine preferences
along with a budget & we will purchase & deliver a selection of
the wines to you. Consider us as YOUR Personal Sommelier.
This is a great gift for a wedding, for the person 'who has everything',
or as a token of appreciation for a client or employee. Contact
The Savvy Grapes to make the arrangements.
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LOOKING FOR THE
PERFECT GIFT?
The Savvy Grapes has great wine gift
ideas...
MATCHING FOOD &
WINE...
Are you trying to decide on wines to serve with dinner? Let The Savvy Grapes
help!
Send us
your menu & we will provide you wine suggestions.
Cheers!
The Savvy Grapes
Inc.
Accredited Sommeliers
Contact us on:
(613) 851-1785 or email
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