Wine Review February 8, 2014 – Valentines Day – See Ya Later Ranch Brut – 2012 13th Street Detour Gamay/Pinot Noir

See Ya Later Ranch Brut – Vintages 271049 – $22.95 – This is a champagne style sparkling wine from BC.  It has the aroma of freshly baked bread and strong flavours of apple.  There is a slight sweetness on the finish but it doesn’t linger with nice acidity and the bubbles cleanse the palate.  This will be a perfect addition to your valentine’s evening as it will pair great with milk chocolate covered strawberries.

2012 13th Street Detour Gamay/Pinot Noir – Vintages 367565 – $16.95 – This wine embodies all that is great about both Pinot Noir and Gamay with lots of fresh bright red cherry flavours with a finish that has a bit of spice and earth.  On the surface Gamay and Pinot may seem like an odd match for a blended wine but these grapes go together perfectly.  This will pair with your beef or lamb dishes but for Valentine’s day this will go great with Dark Chocolate.