![](https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/summer-pool-wine-glasses-olives-1024x683.jpg)
18:51:02 From Christian Boyer : Hello from LaSalle, QC!
18:52:01 From Joann Dnistransky : Bonjour Christian! Joann from Amherst NS
18:52:54 From Catherine Yuill : I’m logging in from Calgary, AB
18:53:01 From Christian Boyer : Bonjour Joann! I am going close to NS this summer :)
18:53:11 From Joann Dnistransky : As long as you are not breaking bottles!!!
18:53:29 From Joann Dnistransky : Christian, where are you travelling to?
18:54:29 From Jo-Ann Mellon : Hi Natalie, Jo-Ann from Mont Saint Hilaire Quebec here. Love the music again :).
18:54:54 From Christian Boyer : Travelling to the Magdalen Islands, passing through NB and PE
18:55:36 From Jo-Ann Mellon : Magdalen Islands. One place I have to visit!
18:55:36 From Joann Dnistransky : Awesome Christian!!
18:55:37 From Mark Davis to All panelists : Mark Davis in Sacramento, CA with Tango Wine Tours.
18:56:22 From Catherine Yuill : Thanks, nice to be here. :-)
18:56:32 From Mark Davis : Mark with Tango Wine Tours
18:56:41 From Joann Dnistransky : How is Calgary ?? Miss my friends in Calgary!!
18:57:27 From Catherine Yuill : Calgary has been rainy the last few days, which is strange, but it is good, same as always.
Aveleda Vinho Verde 2019
Vinho Verde, Portugal
18:57:30 From Joann Dnistransky : Just had delivered Good Natured Merlot gamay noir…. wonderful!!
18:57:48 From Gwen Moran : Delaware
18:58:13 From Ralph Tozzi : Kirkland Quebec
18:58:17 From Dennis Wendland to All panelists : Kitchener
18:58:22 From Jo-Ann Mellon : Enjoying a Rioja, 2009 Faustino I Gran Reserva.
18:58:31 From Michael Garboll : Mike Waterloo
18:58:39 From Tom Kennedy : Tom Kennedy again from Orleans, ON!
18:58:41 From Linda Ryall : Hello from Mississauga
18:58:57 From Christian Boyer : Aveleda Vinho Verde from your list.
18:59:14 From Joann Dnistransky : I used to live in Orleans ON!!!
18:59:27 From Francine Zizzo to All panelists : HI EVERYONE
18:59:30 From Betty Lovrin to All panelists : Betty lovrin from Acton, Ontario
18:59:51 From David Skinner to All panelists : Hi from sunny Barrhaven, a bit of Peller private reserve rose in the glass
19:00:12 From Trent Mayers : Hi from Barrie. Here with some single vineyard Cab Franc from Vineland Estates.
19:00:18 From Scott Finlayson to All panelists : Hello from Carp
19:00:32 From Elaine Saltmarsh : Hi there, Elaine from Ajax. 🥂
![](https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/summer-pool-side-pouring-wine-560.jpg)
19:00:33 From Jo-Ann Mellon : Great wine drinking music!
19:00:36 From Catherine Yuill : I just registered for the rose tasting and ordered the whole big rose kit.
19:00:45 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : hello Natalie Dear, Elaine and Ralf are here with Fielding Sauvignon Blanc in our glass
19:00:59 From Joann Dnistransky : Someone had recommended The Wine Shop to me a couple of weeks ago… thank you, they’ve really been a good place to order wine!!
19:01:27 From Shelley McDonald : Lol that was me!
19:01:47 From Shelley McDonald : I just received my summer wine pack
19:01:53 From Joann Dnistransky : Thank you Thank you shelley…. they deliver!!!
19:01:53 From Francine Zizzo to All panelists : Wevsee you
19:01:56 From Rolande Leblanc : Hi Natalie, Looking forward to the wines of tonight
19:02:06 From Shelley McDonald : Yes they do! Dangerous really
19:02:09 From Ralph Tozzi : They will not deliver to Quebec
19:02:11 From Pamela Wood to All panelists : Aloha from Maui
19:02:20 From Pauline Lynch : Hello Natalie! Pauline here from Ottawa — sans Don this evening
19:02:31 From Guyanne Lalande-Desforges : Hello from Ottawa
19:02:50 From Jennifer Havers : Hi there!! Joining from Ottawa :)
19:02:50 From Nancy Movrin : Looking forward to this:) hello from Cambridge Ontario
Relax Bubbles
Mosel, Germany
![](https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Relax-Bubbles.jpg)
19:02:51 From Elaine Bruce to All panelists : Hello everyone !
19:02:53 From Guyanne Lalande-Desforges : Oops, Guyanne from Ottawa
19:03:06 From Christian Boyer : I tried to order the rosé package from Wine Shop but they don’t deliver them to Quebec unfortunately
19:03:09 From Andrea Shapiro to All panelists : Hi everyone! Andrea from Ottawa with a sparkling Riesling Bubbles from Relax Wines!
19:03:13 From Elaine Bruce : HI :)
19:03:21 From Lynn van der Linde : Hello all you wine lovers!
19:03:22 From Wes Foote : Good evening Natalie
19:03:23 From Heather Proctor to All panelists : Heather in Guelph
19:03:25 From Gus Clemens : Hello from Texas
19:03:28 From Francine Zizzo to All panelists : Where do u click for all pan attdd
19:03:30 From Edie to All panelists : Edie from TX howdy y’all
19:03:31 From ross Macleod to All panelists : Ross from Alabama
19:03:33 From Margaret Davison to All panelists : Hi, Marg from St Catharines
19:03:37 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : yes we are also registered for the rose tasting
19:03:49 From lori pike : Hi from the Okanagan!
19:03:53 From Lloyd McDonald to All panelists : Greetings from Mystic, CT
19:04:02 From Shelley McDonald : Hi Lori ! Me too in Vernon
19:04:25 From Edie : Just switched, howdy y’all from TX
19:04:33 From Julia Gradwell : Julia from Burlington! :)
19:04:35 From Pamela Wood : Thanks
19:04:40 From Dorrett Oliver : Good evening everyone.. Dorrett from Toronto!!
19:04:44 From Francine Zizzo : Got it
19:04:50 From Sheila Ryles to All panelists : Hi Natalie!! My 1st tasting with you – very excited!! (Toronto – GO LEAFS!!)
19:05:01 From Karen Mitchell : Hello everyone! Karen from Fort Frances ON. where it is back to Winter… snowed this morning briefly. Despite the weather I have the Aveleda Vinho Verde in glass! Spouse drove to next town 30 minutes away to grab it for me !
Relax Riesling
Mosel, Germany
19:05:02 From Elaine Bruce : Hello from sunny/rainy Calgary
19:05:22 From ross Macleod : Ross in Alabama with Featherstone Cab franc..
19:06:09 From Trent Mayers : Ross, the Featherstone Cab Franc is lovely!
19:06:20 From Karen Mitchell : kaboom
19:07:14 From Jo-Ann Mellon : Karen, Kaboom L0L.
19:07:36 From Andrea Shapiro to All panelists : I have this in my glass right now!
19:07:39 From Lynn van der Linde : Oooh, I tried Relax Bubbles this week and was really pleasantly surprised.
19:07:41 From Nancy Movrin : yes, Relax from the LCBO
19:07:49 From Christian Boyer : We have the Riesling Relax
19:07:55 From Pauline Lynch : Was able to pick up the Relax Riesling
19:07:56 From Julia Gradwell : $13.95
19:08:06 From Linda Al-Molky : Managed to find the Relax Riesling.
19:08:08 From Trent Mayers : Sekt is great value
19:08:58 From Lynn van der Linde : And if we ever get back to having gatherings again, it’s a crowd pleaser!
![](https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/summer-pool-wine-lunch-630.jpg)
19:09:02 From Derek Haukenfreres : Hello from Toronto and drinking a Huff Estates Riesling Off Dry. I just may put a splash of OJ in it. :)
19:09:12 From stephen sherry : Stephen from Los Angeles – drinking Dragonette 2019 Happy Canyon Rosé. Cheers!
19:10:14 From Edie : 9.49 US
19:11:08 From lori pike : It’s our second vintage.
19:11:23 From Elaine Bruce : <3<3<3 Hester Creek
19:11:25 From Gus Clemens : Tasting something very different from the sekt: Belle-Vue Petite Verdot by Belle-due, a 100% petite verdot from left bank Bordeaux. Not common from Bordeaux.
19:11:35 From lori pike : Thanks, it is our new label.
19:11:51 From Jennifer Havers : Love Hester Creek wines! Wish we saw more in Ontario!
19:12:04 From Mark Davis : A nice new label with Hester Creek.
19:12:40 From Bonnie McBryan to All panelists : Hello, Bonnie from Kamloops, BC Drinking BCs Arrowleaf Rose.
19:12:40 From Elaine Bruce : Te Amo = I love you
19:12:41 From Jo-Ann Mellon : We need to get Hester Creek in Quebec at the SAQ.
19:12:44 From lori pike : It’s a Prosecco style wine made with grapes. Yes a mix. Primarily pinot gris, gewurtz and a bit of Semillon
Hester Creek Estate Winery Ti Amo 2020
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada
19:12:46 From Karen Mitchell : That closure has been a godsend during the pandemic ….. I can’t (read shouldn’t) drink a whole bottle of bubbly myself. That stopper works great!!!
19:12:52 From lori pike : Yes, we do ship across the country
19:13:03 From lori pike : Unfortunately not to the USA.
19:13:10 From lori pike : You can order direct from the winery
19:13:12 From Linda Al-Molky : Linda Al-Molky (You): Natalie, did you have Hester Creek shipped to you? It wasn’t available at the LCBO.
19:13:15 From lori pike : Hestercreek.com
19:13:41 From lori pike : 19.99.
19:13:44 From Ralph Tozzi : Lori – are you sure you ship to Quebec
19:14:23 From lori pike : To be honest, I am unsure if we can ship to Quebec. If you contact the winery they can tell you.
Hester Creek Estate Winery Character White 2020
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada
19:14:39 From lori pike : Free our grapes!
19:15:06 From Karen Mitchell : I agree Lori! FREE OUR GRAPES! :D
19:15:35 From Trent Mayers : Lori, agree completely. Free our grapes!!!
19:15:41 From Jo-Ann Mellon : Karen, you are so funny!!! We need t-shirts with FREE OUR GRAPES written on them.
19:15:44 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : any day is a day for Bubbles
19:15:52 From lori pike : Made in the classic Charmat-Martinotti.
19:16:00 From Edie : Open the borders!!!
19:16:03 From Lynn van der Linde : I loved a grilled cheese with sparkling!
19:16:30 From lori pike : It’s the Charmat method :)
19:16:32 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : popcorn
19:16:46 From Elaine Bruce : It’s because of the provincial taxes – at the residence. I agree – we need to support our growing industry !
19:17:14 From Trent Mayers : Chips are great with sparkling too!
19:17:30 From Guyanne Lalande-Desforges to All panelists : I agree Trent
19:17:32 From stephen sherry : Bubbles & sushi is my fav
19:17:41 From lori pike : Ohh, pretty bottle!
19:17:42 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : when those stoppers fail, its quite the noise in the fridge
19:17:45 From Rolande Leblanc : also got the Relax Riesling and Santa Margherita Rose Brut and we love the Rose…. very refreshing. Still waiting to open the Relax Riesling
19:17:49 From Jo-Ann Mellon : Pretty bottle and color. Italy is so fashionable.
19:17:59 From lori pike : Not yet :)
19:18:08 From Shelley McDonald : Sparkling rose with Popeyes chicken cuts thru the grease
19:18:14 From Karen Mitchell : I have that rose in my LCBO cart….. waiting for your review……
19:18:25 From Karen Mitchell : drumroll
19:18:47 From Karen Mitchell : :D
19:18:58 From Shelley McDonald : Also a lovely fruit compote of strawberries raspberries and blueberries
19:19:12 From Shelley McDonald : Yes
19:19:13 From Trent Mayers : It has a really nice hue.
19:19:33 From Shelley McDonald : Natalie rose with Popeyes chicken
19:19:50 From Rolande Leblanc : Great for sipping on a sunny day on the deck
19:19:50 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : the darker the Rose, the heavier the food paring
19:20:33 From Lynn van der Linde : Oooohh! All Rosé wines!! Can’t wait.
19:20:38 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : Ralf and I are registered
19:20:41 From David Skinner to All panelists : Rose with grilled jalapeños poppers. Fire and ice!
19:20:42 From @NatalieMacLeanWine Instagram : https://www.mywinecountry.com/on/rose-day-natalie-maclean.html
19:20:42 From Guyanne Lalande-Desforges to All panelists : Looking for June 10, already ordered my wines…
19:20:59 From Elaine Bruce : love roses
19:21:24 From Trent Mayers : Rose and grilled shrimp :)
19:21:33 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : I posted my video about 7 Niagara rose to the Get wine Smart site
19:21:34 From Christian Boyer : i tried to order the rose package for June 10 from the Wine shop but they said they don’t ship to QC
19:21:46 From Karen Mitchell : affirmative… $19.95
![](https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/summer-white-red-wine-olives-wooden-table-1-1024x683.jpg)
19:21:49 From David Skinner to All panelists : Poppers are jalapeño stuffed with cheese and some ground chorizo. At least that’s my version.
19:22:02 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : meeeee
19:22:07 From Guyanne Lalande-Desforges to All panelists : I suggest you join the « the Wine Shop » before ordering as you will get a discount for your purchase
19:22:12 From Lynn van der Linde : @Christian I’ll bootleg it over to ya ;)
19:22:14 From Shelley McDonald : Mussels and clams with that one
19:22:14 From lori pike : Yes, please!
19:22:19 From Catherine Yuill : Vinho Verde is soooo good
19:22:21 From Jo-Ann Mellon : Love Vinho Verde! A superb summer sipper.
19:22:22 From Christian Boyer : drinking it now. Great and refreshing. Aveleda
19:22:29 From Susan Otis : There are lots of delicious rose wines from Niagara….. but also from Provence.
19:22:36 From Gus Clemens : Big fan. Both Portugal and Spain near Atlantic.
19:22:41 From Mark Davis : Poppers are so good.
19:22:42 From Nancy Movrin : I’ve never tried the Aveledo Fonte – I picked it up today from LCBO and have it ready to pour
Hester Creek Estate Winery Cabernet Franc Rosé 2020
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada
19:22:53 From Trent Mayers : Vinho verde great to quaff on a hot summer day.
19:22:57 From Susan Otis : Vinho Verde… usually excellent value.
19:23:01 From David Skinner : Sorry. It keeps changing. I’m back again to all attendees.
19:23:10 From ross Macleod : Young wine but very crisp, Verde(s); apple and beach when I tried it.
19:23:17 From Shelley McDonald : Mussels and clams with that lovely Vinho verde
19:23:22 From David Skinner : Albariño sort of.
19:23:28 From Mark Davis : Wines from Portugal are generally great value wines.
19:23:32 From Christian Boyer : $11.35 at SAQ
19:23:38 From Karen Mitchell : $11.80 I think… It’s DELICOUS!
19:23:49 From Francine Zizzo : 9.95 with fish tacos
19:23:50 From Trent Mayers : Little frizzante?
19:23:51 From Gus Clemens : Mark Davis is exactly correct.
19:23:57 From lori pike : With mussels and frites!
19:24:04 From Susan Otis : yes
19:24:09 From Karen Mitchell : Had it yesterday with salmon fajita … awesome
19:24:11 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : yes that is the expectation
19:24:16 From Gus Clemens : Yes, vinho verde often has little fizz
19:24:39 From Ralph Tozzi : You can get at SAQ Depot 15 % discount if you buy 12 bottles
19:24:51 From Karen Mitchell : I got lemon/lime, hint of green apple and a slight effervescence
19:24:56 From Christian Boyer : with lobster Joann!
19:25:00 From Mark Davis : I must follow Gus.
19:25:07 From Karen Mitchell : My new favourite varietal!
19:25:15 From Joann Dnistransky : Definitely lobster!!
19:25:24 From Guyanne Lalande-Desforges to All panelists : In French, we say it’s a « vin perlant ». Just a touch of bubbles,
Hester Creek Estate Winery Terra Unica Sémillon
Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A, Canada
19:25:41 From Rolande Leblanc : Perfect lunch wine with the Aveleda
19:25:44 From lori pike : LOL. Thanks
19:26:25 From Gus Clemens : Newsletter: https://gusclemens.substack.com
19:26:28 From Jo-Ann Mellon : Rolande, agree we have it usually with lunch too!
19:26:35 From lori pike : 16.99 available at the winery, BC LDB and in Alberta
19:26:45 From Gus Clemens : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GusClemensOnWine/posts
19:26:57 From lori pike : Unoaked, juicy and dry
19:27:00 From Gus Clemens : Website: http://www.gusclemensonwine.com
19:27:39 From Trent Mayers : Pinot Gris seems to do very well in the Okanagan.
19:27:41 From lori pike : All local Oliver area grapes.
19:28:06 From lori pike : Ohh, this is special. From our 50 year old vines!
19:28:13 From Gus Clemens : Pine cone
19:28:22 From Trent Mayers : Pinot Blanc is a mutant of Pinot Noir.
19:28:29 From Gus Clemens : The bunches are shaped like pine cones
19:28:42 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : Pinot Gris and Grigio are related
19:28:58 From Mark Davis : I so agree with you on the unnecessary high alcohol content.
19:29:06 From Pamela Wood : All mutations of Pinot. Kid and Gris and Grigio are the same dna
19:29:09 From Shelley McDonald : Pinot blanc is lighter but more acidic
19:29:59 From lori pike : It’s an old vine Pinot Blanc. From 50 year old vines.
19:30:06 From David Skinner to All panelists : Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Gris. The former is a much lighter and straight forward version. Pinot Gris has a bit more complexity and can often be made with some skin contact (pinkish). It’s all about the way the wine is made since it’s the same grape.
19:30:06 From lori pike : Planted in 1968.
Hester Creek Estate Winery Old Vine Pinot Blanc 2020
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada
19:30:09 From lori pike : Yup.
19:30:21 From lori pike : 15.99
19:30:28 From Karen Mitchell : I thought Gris and Grigio was the same… just different appelations call it different
19:30:41 From lori pike : Unoaked, refreshing. Dry.
19:30:59 From Trent Mayers : Wow, Lori! Low yields from those old vines, I’m guessing.
19:31:04 From lori pike : Yes.
19:31:09 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : Gris often done in oak but Grigio stainless steel
19:31:14 From lori pike : And more intense fruit, smaller berries.
19:31:32 From lori pike : Agreed. More interesting. And more character!
19:31:49 From Karen Mitchell : Oooooooooo
19:31:57 From Trent Mayers : Old vine wines are wonderful!
19:32:11 From lori pike : Character White. Unoaked and just slightly off dry.
19:32:24 From Linda Al-Molky to All panelists : Lori Pike, what is the minimum bottle order for shipping?
19:32:43 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : Chenin Blanc from SA
19:32:50 From lori pike : $15.99 available at the winery.
19:33:04 From Gus Clemens : Also called “Steen”
19:33:05 From Karen Mitchell : Back up the bus to the Aveleda Vinho Verde. Just had a nip of goats cheese with it. Great pairing!
19:33:14 From Elaine Bruce : Hester Creek has a beautiful patio and food – the shade provided is from 50+ year old vines
19:33:25 From Gus Clemens : Chenin Blanc from South Africa is also called “Steen”.
19:33:28 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : Big fan of Albarino as well
19:33:37 From lori pike : From local Oliver area vineyards. Fun and fruity!
19:33:54 From David Skinner : Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Gris. The former is a much lighter and straight forward version. Pinot Gris has a bit more complexity and can often be made with some skin contact (pinkish). It’s all about the way the wine is made since it’s the same grape.
Hester Creek Estate Winery Pinot Gris 2020
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada
19:34:45 From David Skinner : Stupid app keeps reverting to panelists without me changing anything doh!
19:34:54 From lori pike : PGV. Very pretty. Available at SaveOn in BC.
19:34:54 From Karen Mitchell : such interesting blends!!!
19:34:56 From Elaine Bruce : Gris vs Grigio = French pronunciation vs Italian
19:35:17 From Jennifer Havers : Ooh, I love Viognier! One of my favourite whites!
19:35:48 From Lynn van der Linde : @Elaine – Oui! Si!
19:35:52 From Trent Mayers : Viognier has such great body.
19:35:55 From Karen Mitchell : Amen Natalie! That’s going to be my first trip. BC!
19:35:58 From lori pike : Dry, unoaked. 2/3 Pinot Gris & 1/3 Viognier. Honeysuckle and peach notes.
19:36:11 From Gus Clemens : viognier also is heat tolerant, thus gaining acreage with global warming.
19:36:22 From David Skinner : I love Viognier as a varietal but it’s an awesome blending wine! Often with reds.
19:36:28 From Lynn van der Linde : @David, I knew there was a reason I prefer Gris!
19:36:33 From Karen Mitchell : I love viognier
19:36:38 From lori pike : Viognier grows wonderfully in Osoyoos on the Canada/US border. Nice and hot there.
19:36:42 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : if you get a chance, try Adamo Estate Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. Its devine
Hester Creek Estate Winery Pinot Gris Viognier 2020
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada
19:37:14 From lori pike : Syrah Viognier is lovely.
19:37:24 From lori pike : Adds a hint of violet.
19:37:52 From Trent Mayers : Interesting that Viognier is heat tolerant. Is Condrieu warmer than most of Northern Rhone?
19:38:06 From David Skinner : Some of the wild ferment Viognier wines are amazing. I think there are some nice ones in the Barossa.
19:38:10 From lori pike : That is a wine club wine.
19:38:20 From lori pike : The grape is Sémillon.
19:38:39 From Scott Finlayson : Terrafina is the restaurant next door to Hester Creek
19:38:46 From lori pike : Yum.
19:39:22 From Karen Mitchell : BC seems to have so many different varietals.
19:39:30 From Elaine Bruce : The JUDGE is AMAZING
19:39:33 From lori pike : Classic Bordeaux style blend. Merlot, Cab Franc and Cab Sauv.
19:40:31 From lori pike : Oh pretty. This Rosé is slightly off dry.
![](https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/summer-red-wine-cheese-deck-560.jpg)
19:40:32 From Karen Mitchell : mmmmmmmmm.
19:40:53 From Jennifer Havers : Wow, beautiful colour! I think Rosé goes with almost everything!
19:40:56 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : Dark rosé with pork tenderloin or porketta
19:41:35 From lori pike : From Oliver and Osoyoos fruit. Unoaked.
19:41:36 From Karen Mitchell : Such a pretty colour.
19:41:46 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : a stuffed pork roast that is of Italian origin
19:42:14 From lori pike : On my bucket list!
19:42:16 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : yes its stunning
19:42:18 From Trent Mayers : Mosel is on my list!
19:42:22 From Edie : Alcohol abuse,,,pouring out wine!!!
19:42:23 From David Skinner : Rosé with berry pizza. Use mascarpone instead of tomato sauce and sprinkle with field berries. It’s like a big danish!
19:42:29 From Mark Davis : Over 30 years ago.
19:42:30 From Susan Otis : yes, It’s beautiful there
19:42:31 From Elaine Bruce : porchetta = bacon basically w/ the rind. delish but NOT a diet dish
19:42:32 From Pamela Wood : Yes abs blue slate soil beautiful
19:42:34 From Julia Gradwell : ONLY 9% alcohol and $12.95
19:42:36 From Linda Al-Molky to All panelists : I think porchetta is a pork belly roast. You can really get a nice caramelized crisp on it.
Hester Creek Old Vines Block 16 Trebbiano 2020
Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada
19:42:52 From Rolande Leblanc : We would see this one paired with seafood, preferably lobster
19:43:05 From Christian Boyer : $13.20 at SAQ
19:43:25 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : Ralf is from Lindau in Southern Germany. We did a lot of touring
19:44:18 From Karen Mitchell : I’m coming over for dinner David
19:44:23 From Derek Haukenfreres : That berry pizza sounds yum.
19:44:36 From David Skinner : The Avalon cruises along the Rhine from Amsterdam to Austria are a wonderful way to taste through the lovely German appellations.
19:44:47 From Gwen Moran to All panelists : $11 here in PA
19:44:47 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : no that’s pancetta not porketta
19:45:28 From Joann Dnistransky : With all these recommendations…. I have to order a lot more lobster!!
19:45:45 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : porketta is a rolled pork roast with seasoning inside
19:46:21 From Jo-Ann Mellon : Joann, more lobster! Yum.
19:46:29 From Francine Zizzo : Its a pork roast diffidently not bacon, can be stuffed and lots of spices, still can’t get it right
19:46:39 From Karen Mitchell : *runs to kitchen to grab a red
19:47:07 From Jennifer Havers : ^ Love Karen
19:47:27 From Jennifer Havers : meant to say – Love Karen’s commentary!
19:47:28 From Derek Haukenfreres : hurry back Karen.
19:47:57 From Karen Mitchell : back! haha
19:48:03 From Joann Dnistransky : 12.95 on line
19:48:23 From Joann Dnistransky : The Wine Shop!!
19:48:57 From Elaine Bruce : Pork Belly = porchetta. Delish – just had that twice lately (for a special birthday) YouTube Matty or Babish
19:48:57 From Karen Mitchell : That one is at the wine shop??!! SWEET
19:49:07 From Mark Davis : Can’t wait for the board to be reopened. I want to do a wine tasting trip to Canada. Many of the blends are not even thought of here in the U.S.
19:49:14 From David Skinner : A very veggie-friendly red indeed! I served this with Portobello mushrooms stuffed with sundried tomato pesto and pecorino.
19:49:14 From Trent Mayers : What’s the winery for that red?
19:49:18 From Karen Mitchell : www.thewineshops.com
19:49:22 From Elaine Bruce : loving all these wines !
19:49:38 From Edie : Me too Mark Davis!
19:49:43 From Michael Garboll : would you chill the Good Nature
Good Natured Merlot Gamay Noir 2020
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada
19:49:44 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : its another Peller Family wine
19:49:54 From Joann Dnistransky : https://www.thewineshops.com
19:50:02 From Trent Mayers : Always something new in Niagara!
19:50:05 From Mark Davis : Yes Edie.
19:50:16 From Francine Zizzo : Name again plse
19:50:34 From Francine Zizzo : THX
19:51:07 From Mark Davis : Yes, I saw all the wines prior to the Zoom call.
19:51:12 From @NatalieMacLeanWine Instagram : Add Our Tastings to Your Calendar:
https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621
19:51:34 From ross Macleod : Missed last weeks pgm on Niagara wines.. what’s the URL for the recorded version, ?
19:51:35 From @NatalieMacLeanWine Instagram : You can sign up for Free Wine & Food Pairing Video Class with me:
www.nataliemaclean.com/class
19:52:02 From @NatalieMacLeanWine Instagram : Another way to learn about wine >
Unreserved Wine Talk Podcast:
www.nataliemaclean.com/podcast
19:52:08 From Andrea Shapiro to All panelists : The Good Natured Merlot Gamay blend is also avail at the LCBO # 19339
19:52:31 From @NatalieMacLeanWine Instagram : Connect with Me on Instagram
(different videos and wine picks):
www.instagram.com/nataliemacleanwine
Click on the blue “Follow” button
19:52:39 From Elaine Bruce : the podcasts are so informative19:52:55 From @NatalieMacLeanWine Instagram : https://www.mywinecountry.com/on/rose-day-natalie-maclean.html
Georges Vigouroux Pigmentum Malbec 2018
Cahors, Rhône A.P., France
19:53:20 From Shelley McDonald : Awesome
19:53:26 From lori pike : Love Malbec intensity!
19:53:51 From Shelley McDonald : So classic and not a fruit punch 🤛 to the nose like the Argentina
19:53:55 From Shelley McDonald : Yes
19:54:05 From Shelley McDonald : Ca-hors
19:54:21 From Trent Mayers : The Black Grape of Cahors.
19:54:25 From Stephane Dubois : pronounce: Ka-Or
19:54:45 From Elaine Saltmarsh : LOL
19:55:02 From lori pike : How much?
19:55:04 From stephen sherry : Vigouroux makes outstanding Malbec at all price points
19:55:11 From Shelley McDonald : Lots of mineralty ?
19:55:16 From Mark Davis : Malbec is so different depending where it is grown. By far, Argentina Malbec is the flagship. Many think it is the elevation and the sun.
19:55:20 From Rolande Leblanc : Thank you Stephanie for the phonetic
19:55:28 From Mike Welling to All panelists : Malbecs are great bbq steak wines!
19:55:36 From Shelley McDonald : Yes thank you
19:55:39 From David Skinner : Malbec is muscular and needs hearty fare to fully express itself.
![](https://www.nataliemaclean.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/summer-red-wine-with-grapes-sunshine-1024x683.jpg)
19:55:47 From Edie : Is that the Atrium Cahors?
19:55:49 From Gus Clemens : minerality can be related to saline/salt, but not quite the same.
19:56:11 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : smell of rocks after the rain
19:56:13 From Shelley McDonald : Flinty , Stoney?
19:56:37 From Joann Dnistransky : Agree Shelley… wet rocks
19:56:55 From David Skinner : Minerality always seems to me to be a sensation rather than a taste or fragrance. It’s a bit of a feeling so to speak.
19:56:56 From Mark Davis : Argentina Malbec and Argentina steak. Amazing.
19:57:09 From Gus Clemens : minerality more smell and texture, while saline is on the palate.
19:57:43 From Trent Mayers : Any Dornfelder in it?
19:57:46 From Christian Boyer : I am drinking the Relax Pinot Noir
19:57:52 From Elaine Bruce : Too funny Natalie – I love the not wet but hot rocks haha
19:58:23 From Julia Gradwell : can be enjoyed slightly chilled..
19:58:24 From Christian Boyer : Really! That is why i couldn’t find it!
19:58:35 From David Skinner : @mark you are absolutely correct. Argentinian beef with chimichurri
19:58:43 From Elaine Bruce : Is that due to the percentage of the primary grape to be labeled as such ?
19:59:16 From Julia Gradwell : Dornfelder 75% and Pinot Noir 25%
19:59:28 From lori pike : Sangria
19:59:33 From Susan Otis : Relax Pinot Noir is $14.10 at the SAQ
19:59:33 From Karen Mitchell : sangria
19:59:34 From Julia Gradwell : Sangria
19:59:54 From Julia Gradwell : $12.95 LCBO
Relax Red Blend
Rheinhessen, Germany
19:59:59 From Gus Clemens : sangria with bad wine is bad sangria
20:00:00 From lori pike : Mulled wine too maybe?
20:00:17 From David Skinner : Off dry and acidity balance is really a key to how we perceive wines with a bit of residual sugar. Some of these wines can be great. Others …. not so much.
20:00:18 From Mark Davis : My wine tours are in Argentina and Chile so I have a little knowledge. Yes, David, chimichurri; yum!
20:00:41 From Elaine Bruce : Albarino is the best white wine with ice cubes. doesn’t lose any taste
20:00:57 From Michael Garboll : Mark Davis what are your wine tours please?
20:01:02 From Mike Welling to All panelists : An ice cube can cover many wine sins!
20:01:18 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : freeze grapes instead of ice cubes
20:01:26 From Elaine Bruce : thx guys – now I want a chimichurri steak
20:01:28 From Julia Gradwell : uncomplicated.. easy to drink!
20:02:00 From Karen Mitchell : I agree Ralph and Elaine! My go to ice cubes in the summer…. GRAPES!
20:02:14 From Mark Davis : Mainly in Argentina and Chile.
20:02:27 From Trent Mayers : It sounds like a nice fruity, quaffable summer red!
20:02:34 From Mark Davis : No tours currently because it is all shuttered.
20:02:52 From Jo-Ann Mellon : Thank you Natalie and everyone. Enjoy your week! Cheers!
20:02:55 From Derek Haukenfreres : I’m a sinner, I add OJ and Ice cubes to my summer wines.
20:02:58 From Elaine Bruce : normal is soon !
20:03:06 From Guyanne Lalande-Desforges to All panelists : Merci Natalie
20:03:12 From Ralph Tozzi : Thanks Great session
20:03:20 From Susan Otis : Thanks, Natalie. Interesting session.
20:03:23 From lori pike : Cheers Natalie! Would love to see you in the Okanagan later this summer!
20:03:25 From Elaine Saltmarsh : Thanks Natalie!
20:03:29 From Elaine Bruce : thanks so much – great
20:03:29 From Ralf and Elaine Peters : cheers luv
20:03:31 From Trent Mayers : Thanks, for another fun Wednesday evening, Natalie!
20:03:31 From Nancy Movrin : @Derek, its your summer Sangria in a glass!
20:03:38 From David Skinner : Prefer to keep my wine bottle chilled and only add a little at a time to my glass so it never needs ice. On the other hand…….
20:03:40 From Rolande Leblanc : Thank you again for a great evening. Will be there next week!
20:03:42 From ross Macleod : Thank you..
20:03:48 From Linda Ryall : Thank you, cheers!
20:03:48 From Dorrett Oliver : Very informative…thank you!!
20:03:51 From Pauline Lynch : So fun Natalie! thanks
20:03:55 From Pamela Wood : Thank you
20:03:58 From Sheila Ryles to All panelists : Tks Natalie – enjoyed my premier NM tasting 2nite!!
20:04:02 From Michael Garboll : thank you Mark your tours look amazing
20:04:06 From Gwen Moran to All panelists : Thank you. Could only find 1 of the 14, but still enjoyed the session.
20:04:06 From Catherine Yuill : Thanks!
20:04:06 From Andrea Shapiro to All panelists : Thanks Natalie!
20:04:06 From Mark Davis : Outstanding Zoom Call Natlie.
20:04:09 From Betty Lovrin to All panelists : Thanks Natalie. Enjoyed this session.
20:04:11 From Trent Mayers : Cheers!
20:04:14 From David Skinner : Bye
20:04:14 From Julia Gradwell : thank you Natalie!
20:04:17 From Christian Boyer : thanks so much! love it
20:04:19 From Nancy Movrin : Thank You for this!!!!