Fickle Palate Archives: October 2008
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28 October 2008
Buon Amicis: Yummy Lattes in Victoria
Thanksgiving weekend, we went away for a beautiful weekend in Victoria. Since we were already there, of course we had to make a pilgrimage to Buon Amicis, owned by Derek Lucas, the winner of the 2007 Western Canadian Regional Barista Championship. Buon Amicis, at 110-645 Tyee Rd., is about a 15-minute walk from downtown Victoria, across [...]
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28 October 2008
Jackson Triggs Proprietor’s Selection Shiraz
A nice dinner out with my sister. An occasion that calls for a bottle of wine if anything does.
We go to Bellagio’s Cafe, across the street from the Vancouver Art Gallery on Hornby. It’s cozy, with dark walls and piles of books everywhere.
We ordered the Jackson Triggs Proprietor’s Selection Shiraz.
Melinda:”It’s very sweet.”
Jennifer: “I like it. [...]
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19 October 2008
Yangarra 2004 Shiraz — Mmm Mmm Good
The days of greige and drizzle have descended upon Vancouver for another nine months. It’s depressing, but this tasty Yangarra 2004 Shiraz might make you feel a little better about the weather. This wine smells amazing–strong notes of cherries, with a hint of raspberries. The wine is almost black, with legs like Ditta Von Teese. [...]