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Veuve Clicquot Rose is the perfect wine for February and Valentine's Day. Photo courtesy Veuve Clicquot.
(If you do quit, more power to you, since you probably should quit if the notion crossed your mind.)
Instead, how about making a resolution to stop drinking plonk? No more crappy, disappointing bottles brought home at the last minute for you in 2012. Nope, this year you’ll plan ahead, be creative and savour every sip.
This case of wine will see you through each month of 2012. And they’re easy to find at most quality wine stores.
Slimmer wallets call for best values. Consider the El Petit Bonhomme, a GSM blend from Jumilla, Spain, with loads of berry fruits and spice for less than you’ll pay to park downtown. $14.
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s day than with a rosé Champagne? Veuve Cliquot Rosé Brut is an excellent choice to enjoy with your better half. Crisp, floral and perfect with some strawberries on a romantic night. $57.
As thoughts turn to spring, consider an organic wine. Green wines make an enjoyable addition to your table and they're good to the environment, too. California's Benziger Estates makes a beautiful cabernet sauvignon with big black fruits and plenty of spice. $28.
Bring on spring with Frog’s Leap sauvignon blanc, full of crisp, lemony fruit and minerality and sustainably farmed. It’s an excellent match with salmon, salads or an unseasonably warm night on the deck. $24.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and along with some flowers, why not pick up JoieFarm rosé from B.C.’s Naramata Bench? Look for summer fruits, food-friendly acids, and more, a delicious glass of wine for mom. $30.
Celebrate Father’s Day with something Italian like Solaia from Antinori of Tuscany. Mostly cabernet sauvignon, with sangiovese and a little cabernet franc, it’s a stunning and well-made wine guaranteed to show that you care. $256.
With a bucking bronco on the label, The Show malbec is a quintessential Stampede wine pick. Argentina’s flagship red grape, malbec is easy to pair with steak, slow-cooked ribs, or is perfect with anything barbecued. The old-school letter-press labels look great on the table, too. $18.
Summertime wine is all about finding both reds and whites that are great in the heat. Spanish wine can be perfect for those hot nights, and the Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Rioja will blow you away with soft tannins, loads of spice and fruit. $63.
Back to school puts a damper on budgets, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still drink well. Chile’s Cono Sur organic chardonnay is the perfect price for a weeknight. Showing bright fruit and pleasing flavours, it’s a real bargain. $14.
Pinot Noir is generally the best wine for Thanksgiving as its high acids pair well with the richness of the bird and side dishes. Try Mission Hill’s reserve pinot noir — its cranberry, raspberry and savoury character balances well with its beautiful acidity. $25.
As the snow starts to fly and we discover where the damn block heater cord is hiding under the hood, fuller-bodied whites are the order of the day. Joseph Drouhin’s Meursault is a little more oaky than most other white burgundies. It’s rich, creamy and will age well. $76.
Nothing is better than a warming glass of port on a blustery winter day. Vintage dated tawny ports such as Barro's 1975 Colheita is a perfect match with blue cheeses, walnuts and roaring fires. $105.
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