Liquidity fetes red and white
Liquidity Wines in the Okanagan Valley celebrates Canada’s 150th birthday with a series of exhibits, artist workshops, free events and lectures throughout 2017.
May 13 marks the unveiling of The Dinner Party by visual artist Jeff Burgess; from June 3 to July 2 photographer David Burdeny is featured in an exclusive photographic exhibition entitled Ocean.
The weekend of July 15 Liquidity will hook up with Noble Ridge Winery and the Federation of Canadian Artists for Art & Wine in the Vines. The series is free and open to the public, offering an intimate opportunity to meet acclaimed Canadian artists.
Space is limited for the walk and talk sessions and artist lectures; those interested in attending are encouraged to book online at liquiditywines.com.
Yaletown’s WildTale Coastal Grill salutes spring with $12.50 weekday theme lunches beginning with Paella Monday, with Spanish style chorizo, prawns, fresh fish and mussels; Taco Tuesday, with your choice of fries or salad; Po’ Boy Wednesday, with fried oysters, coleslaw and tartar sauce on a sesame seed bun with fries or salad; Jambalaya Thursday, with creole rice and chicken, andouille sausage, prawns, peppers, peas, zucchini and tomatoes; and a Fish Fry Friday, with pan fried, southern inspired fresh fish with classic accompaniments. Reservations recommended, at wildtale.ca
B.C. WINE OF THE WEEK
Culmina Family Estate Hypothesis 2013, Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley $38 | 92/100
UPC: 827413000089
The latest 2013 Hypothesis from the Triggs family is a fine jump up in quality. The blend is 38/36/26 Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, all grown on the home Arise Bench. Hypothesis has shed its rusticity in 2013, even projecting early elegance despite a wealth of dense but sweet tannins in the finish. The oak regime is 60/40 new and one-year-old French barrels; the fruit is black and savoury but with an elegant, stony, mineral undercurrent. Age another five years for optimum quality, or serve now with pheasant, venison or beef. Super value.
WINE FOR THE CELLAR
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2011, Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy $54.99 | 92/100
UPC: 8016763011032
A warmer version of the great 2010, the 2011 is remarkably lively and fresh, offering floral notes and the elegance we come to expect from Altesino. The palate is equally refined and silky, mixing the classic terroir touches of earth and licorice before the cherries kick in. This is likely headed for midterm drinking, say 2020. Good value. The estate is spread over 89 hectares, 44 of which are planted and subdivided into four Altesino crus: Macina, Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Pianezzine and Montosoli.