The Corkboard
Wine & Food Pairings | Summer 2024

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With a lean acidic backbone, tropical fruits like pineapple and passionfruit remain bright and structured on the palate. A touch of minerality and creaminess keeps the finish long, crisp and refreshing.

Pairings:
This wine pairs well with poultry, hot oysters and pasta dishes. We also love to pair it with carbonara, glass noodles and braised veal.

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Fresh notes of ripe white cherry, a hint of raspberry and cassis, complex red fruits remain on the palate and give way to a pleasant minerality and touch of earthiness. Smooth tannins coupled with a hint of mature red fruit, nettle and baking spice on the finish.

Pairings:
Consider a duck or a pork roast to allow this Pinot Noir to play up its complexities while balancing its acidity. A creamy mushroom risotto would also be a great pairing to showcase this Pinot Noir's structure and flavour profile.

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The palate is lively and fruit forward with notes of vibrant lemon, lime and ripe pear.

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Pairs well with rich sauces and smoked fishes. Some of our favourite dishes to compliment this sparkling are mild curry chicken salad, mushroom risotto, oysters and scrambled eggs with truffle oil.

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With an incredibly refined mousse, the palate leads off with great acidity and notes of fresh tropical fruits. A burst of tart lemon on the back palate keeps the finish clean and structured.

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We also love to pair it with carbonara, glass noodles and braised veal. Cheeses that pair perfectly with this wine are Blue, Goat, Smoked Gouda and Brie.

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The nose is fragrant with aromas of toasted vanilla bean, clove, and ripe pear. The palate is dry with a rich mouthfeel, leading into ripe pineapple, pear, and a hint of minerality.

Pairings:
Pairs best with oysters, seared scallops and garlic butter shrimp.

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Deep ruby red colour; aromas of dried mixed berries, mint, herb, spice with notes of creamy oak and tomato leaf; dry, full-bodied, flavours of blueberry, blackberry and vanilla.

Pairings:
Pairs well with beef stew, chicken cacciatore or Baco-braised oxtail.

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Our Mountainview Cabernet Franc is a blockbuster. The nose is jammed with currents, black berry, dark cherry, and a hint of smoke. This wine is rich and complex making it perfect for the cellar.

Pairings:
We enjoy pairing this Cabernet Franc with red meat, game or other full flavour dishes.

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This wine is lovely with a distinct nose of green apple, pear and just a hint of toast. The mouth feel is clean and fresh with lively acidity.

Pairings:
Like any traditional-style sparkling, this wine is a perfect match with fresh seafood, appetizers and celebrations with friends!

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The palate boasts generous ripe fruit flavours balanced by firm but soft tannins.

Pairings:
Margarita style pizza; hearty root vegetable soup; Juicy cheese and bacon burger; classic spaghetti and meatballs or cabbage rolls; bbq steak; game dishes with cranberry sauces.

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Floral aromatics and citric meet generous flavours of peach and green apples.

Pairings:
This wine pairs well with a seared white fish with citrus parsley butter and a heirloom tomato feta salad.

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This single varietal rose has aromatics of bright red fruits and rhubarb. Lovely jammy notes and candied strawberries on the pallet, with a touch of sweetness blend into a crisp finish.

Pairings:
Pairs with angle hair pasta with a smoked salmon or smoked chicken with your favourite light sauce.

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This classic Burgundian varietal shows ripe notes of dark cherries and raspberries. It has refined notes of spice and toasted oak, with a long and elegant finish.

Pairings:
This lush wine pairs well with Pork Cutlet with brown sauce with a side of roasted beets and potato salad with honey mustard vinaigrette.

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The palate is clean and crisp with a rich texture and dry finish. Strawberry and raspberry carries through on the palate with lingering stone fruit notes.

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Excellent paired with mild to moderate cheeses, cured meats, or prosciutto wrapped melon.

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The palate exhibits a vibrant and rich fruit drive with a smooth, sweet vanilla and cherry finish.

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This exquisite sparkling is ideal with lamb burger with olive tapenade, goat's cheese & mint jelly, mushroom paella with Jerusalem artichokes & truffles and smoked rib rack with baked beans, southern slaw & cornbread.

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On the palate, it exhibits a tight mineral structure and elegant balance. It's full creamy mousse is supported by elegant acidity indicative of Niagara terroir, with notes of pastry, royal gala apples and rich marmalade.

Pairings:
Try this incredibly versatile and elegant wine with toasted ham and cheese croissants, freshly shucked oysters, asparagus and gruyere tart, Thai coconut curry, mussels, or enjoy on its own as a delightful, exquisite sipper.