It doesn’t get more patriotic than toasting our country’s birthday with an all-Canadian wine. Best of all, the following July 1st recommendations can all be ordered online, from My Wine Canada:
2014 Elephant Island Orchard Wines, Cassis Fortified Wine: Kir and Kir Royale are French aperitifs that never go out of fashion. Instead of adding traditional French crème de cassis to your white wine (Kir) or sparkling white (Kir Royale), try stirring this delicious selection from B.C.’s Okanagan Valley in, for a truly Canadian twist on a classic cocktail. $22 at mywinecanada.com
2014 Unsworth, Pinot Noir, Rosé: Dry and thirst quenching, this Vancouver Island-made rosé is perfect for sipping by the pool on a sunny stat holiday. Vibrant notes of cranberries and rhubarb would pair well with a bowl of strawberries, smoked salmon nuggets and your favourite book. $19 at mywinecanada.com
2013 Orofino Riesling, Hendsbee Vineyard Riesling: Great Canadian cheeses should be properly celebrated with a local white wine. With its high acidity, this selection from B.C.’s Similkameen Valley is a great selection, bursting with notes of lemon, lime and grapefruit. Refreshing! $22 at mywinecanada.com
2011 13th Street Winery, Pinot Noir: Whether you plan to put Atlantic or Pacific salmon on the grill this Canada Day, a slightly chilled red—like this Niagara Peninsula VQA pick—will make a great match. Seductive aromas of bright red cherries and strawberry make this Ontario wine simple yet charming. $24 at mywinecanada.com
2013 Le Vieux Pin, Cuvée Violette, Syrah: Le Vieux Pin has taken one of the most promising grapes to come up in the Okanagan Valley and absolutely nailed it. This savoury, fresh syrah contains notes of violets and red plum—a tasty accompaniment to your bison or beef burger this Canada Day. $30 at mywinecanada.com
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