Mom, Would You Like Some Cat's Pee?

After we finished the bottle from Forbidden Fruit, this was the only cold white in the house. Jan bought this one solely for the label reaction.

This was one sentence I never thought I'd utter: "Mom, would you like some cat's pee?" Of course, she was very gracious and accepted the glass. She said it wasn't bad. It's a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

If you're committed to supporting the SPCA, then Cat's Pee on a Gooseberry Bush is for you.

Forbidden Fruit

I stopped at the Forbidden Fruit Winery in April and picked up a few bottles. We finished a bottle of the Adam's Apple this week so I thought I'd let you know about it. The Adam's Apple is a refreshingly dry apple table wine. I don't usually like non-grape wines but this one was dry and crisp.

The White Peach Dessert wine tastes exactly like a white peach. Peaches are my favourite fruit and I don’t like the flavour "reproduced" in anything. Again, this won me over and I could see myself sipping a bit of peach on a cold winter’s night. This bottle is in the cellar until then.

Located between Osoyoos and Keremeos, it's worth the stop if you're traveling on Highway 3. They'll also ship case lots.

Read what Gismondi has to say.

Had a Glass

Okay so for the record: the wine book I am so keen on is by Benji and Kenji - the two wine writers for the province.

Called "Had a Glass" its worth a browse; 100 top wines obatainable in BC at $20 or under.

I have had a wonderful time with the book. At last count I had got through at least 30 of the bottles - a lot in multiples - 'cos I liked them so much.

Favorite for tonight, is the French citrus flavoured aperitif "Lillet". About to head upstairs and have a sip, chilled in an aperitif glass.

Excellent before - or a couple of hours after a meal.

Try it, you'll either love it or hate it!

Let us know.

Trout Lake Farmer's Market

The East Side Farmer's Market at East 15th and Victoria Drive (Vancouver) is back in full swing. I was at Trout Lake this morning and swung through the market for a coffee to sip while watching the nearby softball game. Great market! Busiest I've ever seen it.

Bring on the wine!

My last glass of wine was on Wednesday. Not worthy of a review but the company was mighty fine.