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Hillside Winery: Mushrooms and Merlot

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I love trying new food and wine pairings, especially when they come in the form of great recipes. This recipe for Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto is from Chef Gene Archambault at Hillside Winery’s The Bistro. Although not the most conventional pairing, Chef Gene feels this Merlot from Gjoa’s Vineyard lends itself to savoury, umami flavours, making…

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Upper Bench Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

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Two of my favourite things: Peonies and the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Upper Bench Winery & Creamery. I love that Proprietor and Winemaker, Gavin Miller, refers to Cabernet Sauvignon as the true heartbreak grape of the Okanagan. Cabernet Sauvignon requires a long growing season to fully ripen, something that is difficult to achieve even in…

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