January 2011 Issue
SAY IT WITH WINE

If you really want to impress your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, say it with wine! For those who aren't sure which wine their Valentine perfers there are gift certificates available. Couples both old and new can benefit from some quality time together while they create their very own batch of wine with us here at the Wine Place! Think of it as a time to share and experiment together.

According to a survey conducted by The Wine Market Council, 59% of people would love to receive wine on Valentine’s Day, while the remaining 41% would prefer a box of chocolates. Not sure which chocolates to pair with the batch of wine that you’ve created? Here are some of our suggestions:

White Chocolate
The mellow buttery flavours found in white chocolates make them an ideal candidate for Sherry.

Milk Chocolate
A light Merlot, Pinot Noir, Ruby Port, Riesling or even an Ice Wine will hold up well when paired with milk chocolate. Try a sparkling wine or champagne if you plan to serve milk chocolate-dipped strawberries.

Dark Chocolate
Known for their unparalleled tasting combination, Cabernets and Zinfandels are a perfect match for dark or bittersweet chocolates, while truffles are best accented with a Vintage Port. Consider Pinot Noir or Merlot to accompany dark chocolates with 55% cocoa.

A few important things to remember:

  1. If you’re experimenting with an assorted box of chocolates, work from light to dark.  
  2. Your wine should at least be as sweet as the chocolate that you’re enjoying it with to avoid a bitter or sour taste.
  3. Match lighter, elegant chocolates with lighter-bodied wines and more intensely flavoured chocolates with a full-bodied wine.
HALF THE FUN IS MAKING IT!
The quality of self-made wine is exceptional. If you have yet to visit us at the Wine Place here are some other things you may not know:
  1. The average cost per bottle is significantly less than wine purchased from wineries.
  2. We work with you and your tastes to create a delicious wine right on our premises. It’s a fabulous time and there are always other people to bottle and socialize with!
  3. There are many high-quality wine kits and custom labels to choose from. Within six to eight weeks your unique wine will be ready to enjoy.

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MESSAGE FROM
"THE WINE GUYS"

Whether you’re new to the wine making process or have already created an exceptional batch of wine with us, we’d love to see you! We at the Wine Place are always excited to discuss all things wine related. So stop by to see our new limited edition wine kits and let us show you the wine making process.

Thank you for your continued support!

DID YOU KNOW?
Ontario's premier wine regions include the Niagara Peninsula, Lake Erie North Shore and Pelee Island.