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10 Lords a Leaping | The Corkscrew
https://amandaallison.wordpress.com/2010/12/26/10-lords-a-leaping
Uncorking the mysteries of wine. 10 Lords a Leaping. If tequila makes the ladies dance, then beer makes the lords leap. And for this festive season, I’ve gotta recommend something a bit more tasty than whatever light beer you find in the corner of your uncle’s basement. One of my favourites is Young’s Double Chocolate Stout (LCBO#103267, $3.50). Another recommended pick is Big Rock Breweries McNally’s Winter Spice Ale. Only a few select Beer Store. There ya go, boys. Tags: 12 days of drinks. You are comm...
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The Case for More Loire… | The Corkscrew
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Uncorking the mysteries of wine. The Case for More Loire…. It’s really no surprise that I love the Loire. From Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé to cabernet franc-based reds, this region produces the effervescent and expressive wines that I covet. One of the best descriptions. I’ve read about Loire wines is that they “become quite fragile with age, decaying gently, like leaves in the rain.” That’s some pretty. Have worn a skin-tight costumes or the Hoover Dam. This is definitely one of the top Muscadets availabl...
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Shake It, Honey | The Corkscrew
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Uncorking the mysteries of wine. Shake It, Honey. Some days are all work and no play days. Some days are all play and no work days. Some are selfless, others selfish. Some are rainy. Or sunshiney. Some are a glass of excellent wine, white table cloths and little black dress days. Today was a margaritas-at-noon type of day. 1 oz lime juice. 1 oz silver tequila (I used Patrón, but whatever you have is fine). 1/2 oz Triple Sec. 1/2 oz water, club soda, lemon-lime soda, etc. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Him: ...
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12 Drummers Drumming | The Corkscrew
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Uncorking the mysteries of wine. You thought I had forgotten about you, didn’t you? Alas, I have not. I did get sidelined by a wonderful case of pneumonia, but things are looking up this week. Besides, Ukrainian New Years was this past weekend, so we aren’t that far out of the holiday shuffle. Apparently, I’m not alone in the seasonal depression. Today is known. 2 oz vodka (use whatever your tastebuds favour, I’m liking Skyy for the price and flavour, $25, LCBO #410415). Tags: 12 days of christmas. You a...
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9 Ladies Dancing | The Corkscrew
https://amandaallison.wordpress.com/2010/12/24/9-ladies-dancing
Uncorking the mysteries of wine. What makes ladies dance? The sixth drink of Christmas comes to us from the good folks at Riazul Tequila (who the LCBO unfortunately does not carry, so we’ve subbed in other tequila). I present to you, the Razzelberry Dressing Margarita. 1 oz of Leyenda Del Milagro silver tequila ($43.95, LCBO#83444, in replacement of Riazul Premium silver tequila, but most brands will do). 1/2 oz. of cranberry juice. 1 oz of Cointreau ($19.95, LCBO #10322). 1 oz of lime juice. You are com...
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Cue Spring… | The Corkscrew
https://amandaallison.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/cue-spring
Uncorking the mysteries of wine. The wind has picked up again. Another cold snap is supposed to kick in tonight. I’m out of cute sweater dresses and I’m tired of boots. It’s time for winter to be over. And since it appears it’s sticking around (much like #SochiProblems on Twitter), instead, I’ll be pretending the sun is setting over a beach instead of a snowdrift. I purchased this wine as part of the Joie de Vin. Promotion at the LCBO. 1430 until March 2, $15.30 regularly. The Case for More Loire…. You a...
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11 Pipers Piping… | The Corkscrew
https://amandaallison.wordpress.com/2010/12/29/11-pipers-piping
Uncorking the mysteries of wine. 11 Pipers Piping…. What’s that noise? It’s bells ringing in New Years, it’s annoying pipers tooting out a tune, it’s Auld Lang Syne being belted out in bars across the country as girls in tiaras fall over boys in plastic top hats. If you’re celebrating in a much more reserved fashion this year, how about some capital C, Champagne for the festivities? 10 Lords a Leaping. 12 Drummers Drumming →. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Address never made public).
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