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Author Archives: CanadianWineGuy
Restaurant Wine Rant
I try extremely hard not to use this blog or anything else I contribute to as a forum for negativity or ‘ranting’. Too many blogs are simply verbal diarrhea for whatever the blogger feels is peeving him/her off at that … Continue reading
2004 Andrew Peller Signature Series Riesling Icewine
With Mrs. Cwg and I running out of room in the Wine Fridge/Cellar we decided it would be a great time to have one of our dessert wines to ‘make room’. After perusing the collection I decided to grab our … Continue reading
Tuscany Road Trip
We have returned from our Italian jaunt and Mrs CWG and I are recovering nicely (minus the whole ‘work’ thing). We spent most of our stay in Rome drinking and eating well beyond our expectations. We generally had “vino di … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas
From Mrs. CWG, John Galea and Myself, a Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year. The Missus and I are off to Rome and Florence for a few days after Christmas, we will try to drink, talk about … Continue reading
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Gorgonzola Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Recipe
This is a recipe I tossed together last night since I had decided to grab a nice tenderloin at my butcher and was stuck figuring out what I was going to do with it. This is simple and really can … Continue reading
2004 Les Cailloux Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Long time since I reviewed a wine, not that we have not drank any, it has simply been hectic these past few months. Between travel, renovations and work it seems by the time nightime rolls around sleep and attention to … Continue reading
Blue Cheese Risotto Recipe
Here is a nice risotto recipe that pairs well with burgundy style red or a nice dry chardonnay. The key to any risotto is really patience and attention to the moisture levels as you add the stock. Ingredients (will keep … Continue reading
Contributor on the way
Just a fast note to say that CWG will get a new contributor to the site. John Galea will be adding his thoughts/views/tastings when he can. Welcome aboards John!
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Kitchen Done!
Well after two plus months we have finally been able to use unpack and move back into our kitchen. The whole process was relatively painless with a three week house/dog sitting and the three week vacation keeping us away from … Continue reading
Wine Database
After having seen a friend’s (thanks John) wine database I approached the coding genius Loren Bandiera to help me get something similar for the small collection we have. So since we have no news (almost ready to take pictures and … Continue reading
Australian Wine Purchases
Well we have been back for a few days and all in all we are doing well, 15 hour time difference became 16 on Sunday but none the less the adjustment to Eastern Time is over. During our trip that … Continue reading
Home Sweet Unfinished Home
Internet time in the land down under was limited and typing out anything adventuresome on the iphone was painful. I will do an update on what we bought and brought home wine wise later, once we recover from the 22.5 … Continue reading
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Adelaide
Spent the night in Hahndorf, in the Adelaide Hills, at a coverted stables called (fittingly) The Stables. For $80aus a night in the “spa” room (whirlpool tub you would not dare use) we got a great nights sleep after our … Continue reading
Time Flies With No Internet
Dinner at La Citta was outstanding from the service, the fried calamari to the ribeye. Our wine was robust and enjoyable despite being opened a tad too early (3-5 years). From Melbourne we travelled southwest, first to a recommened vineyard … Continue reading
Wow so much, so little
No internet for past few days so no blogs, that means a fast summary since tonnes has happened: – drove from Sydney to Nowra via the Royal National Park, stopped at Garrie beach and enjoyed almost pure solitude despite being … Continue reading
Sydney Musings
So much in so little time, Wednesday afternoon here we are coifing pints so time for a summary. For breakfasts we hit The Bourke Street Bakery Cafe which is a zoo. Good cafe pulls and good pastries/breads. For Sydney it … Continue reading
Happy Gobble Gobble
Long day of walking, people, animals and other critters. Started the day off with a fantastic breaky at The Book Kitchen then went straight off to Circular Quai to catch the ferry to the zoo. The Toranga Zoo is one … Continue reading
Frames Cafe, Surrey Hills
After a nice day at the Sydney beaches it was time to have a late lunch. Stopped at Frames Cafe on Bourke at Cleveland St. Such a nice surprise as we both had fantastic food, a mediteranean melt for me … Continue reading
Sydney, Oct 12th
Large time changes do weird things, like make me wake up on vacation before 6 am! It is Sunday morning here in Sydney and Mrs. CWG and I have strolled to a local cafe recommended by our dear friend Ingrid. … Continue reading
Hello from 10,000 Meters!
Hello from 10,000 Meters! On my way to Khabarovsk, Russia on an Asiana Airlines Airbus 320. Left Seoul on a remarkably warm 20 degree day (68 F for those stuck in the 19th century!) which is well above seasonable temperatures. … Continue reading
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South Korea – New Incheon City
A quick update to say that I am currently in Seoul-Incheon and then on my way to Khabarosk then Yakutsk Russia. Had Korean BBQ last night in a little place in New Incheon City where half the food was unrecognizable. … Continue reading
Hello Again
Well since it appears I will be forever in some sort of travel, I guess this blog will move forward as a wine & food review from the road. Stay tuned for more updates as I get use to blogging … Continue reading
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2003 Trius Red
This will be my first attempt at blogging via my blackberry as the only method (aka write and post from berry). Simply put, I am traveling so much these days that doing reviews has become nearly impossible. So when I … Continue reading
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Chili Recipe
While the reviews are about to come back (now that I am at home and not running around like a chicken sans head) I thought I’d start off with a lovely recipe that is sure to get the fire in … Continue reading
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David Brubeck Quartet
Since it has been crazy busy here (will not let up till next week so the reviews will be scarce) I will do a quick update on the concert we went to last night at the Four Seasons Center for … Continue reading
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