Happy Lord Simcoe Day too! 
Hello   
Welcome to August; Hot Hot Hot! Listen for the Cicada (Heat bug) ! 

Dog Days

According to Wikipedia "The Dog Days of Summer" is referred to as the 'sultry part of Summer, when Sirius, The Dog Star, rises at the same time as the sun.  It is a period marked by lethargy, inactivity or indolence.'   :)    I would have to agree! Sounds like a great time to take it easy, open a bottle of wine and cheer on our Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Teams in Rio!  Go Canada Go!  

The kids (or maybe the parents) are thinking about back to school! 
 A celebration of 50 years ago (8/17/66), when the Beatles played Maple Leaf Gardens, will take place this month, at the same venue.  Yikes~ 50 years! 
The CNE (Let's go to the EX)  opens with lots of delicious treats  like a Chicken Waffle on a stick! There's a wine for that! :)   

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Eve and I recently spent a great week in the Bancroft area; kayaking, running, cycling, relaxing and drinking wine on the dock!  Hope you  can enjoy some time away and relaxation this summer too. 
Exciting news!  The limited   Cheeky Monkey Release 2016  has been announced.  Available this month while quantities last.  
This year's release features 2 French Bordeaux style wines.

Enchanté Red:  Blend of Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot!   Reg. Price $127  Promo Price  $117

Deja Vu (White):  Blend of Austrailian Sauv. Blanc and Semillon   Reg. Price $125   Promo Price  $115
Both make 30-750 ml. bottles.  Labels & HST incl.
Call today or drop by the store to place your order.  These will not last!!
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With this hot weather, thinking about Christmas/Holiday wine is unlikely.  :)
But, it is time to think about starting your Port Wines!
New This Year:  Vanilla Fig Port!   Dried fruit aroma mixed with baking spices and vanilla bean.  This is Christmas in a glass!  
Reg Price  $145    Promo Price  $135.  Makes  30-375 ml bottles  or 15-750 ml bottles.    Labels, corks, Shrinkwraps, HST incl.   Bottles not included.  
Hot August Deals!  What's Happening this Month!
These specials  are chosen from The Wine Place top sellers for 2016!

Premium Concentrates! Kendridge Classic best sellers
Merlot (red) Brings the rich fruit flavours of strawberry, cherry to the glass in a mix of warm spice and earthy undertones. Great with plank grilled salmon!   12% alcohol
Traminer Riesling(white)  Delicious blend of Gewürztraminer (spicy, tropical fruit) and Riesling(floral flavours and fine acidity). 
Serve with spicy Indian food, sea bass, even apple pie!  12.5% alcohol
Reg. Price $116  August Special $95  incl. HST, Corks, Labels, Shrinkwraps.
 
Premium 16L (Legacy) Juices
Vieux Chateau du Roi (red)   A classic French-style red with lots of body, deep colour and a warm bouquet of ripe berry fruit. 13% alcohol
Great with Gouda cheese, beef, lamb,turkey.
 
California Chardonnay(white) The 'Queen' of white wine; tropical fruit notes. Serve with halibut, crab, macaroni and cheese with bacon, even vanilla pudding!   13% alcohol
Reg price $136 August Special $123 HST,labels,corks inc. 
Makes 30-750ml bottles

Wine Kits for the Home Brewer
10% OFF  Kenridge(KR) Classic: Merlot, Traminer Riesling                     
Legacy:  Vieux Chateau du Roi, Chardonnay 
Contact the store or drop by for more details.
Cauliflower is an excellent source of Vitamin C, K and B6, plus protein. Enjoy with a glass of Chardonnay!  
Recipe for August~ Cauliflower Casserole
- 1 small head cauliflower
-2 strips of bacon(browned & crisp~mmm bacon!)
-2 tsp olive oil
-1/2 onion sliced
-2 cloves garlic chopped
-1/2 cup greek plain yogurt
-1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
-1/4 tsp paprika
-1 scallion chopped, salt & pepper to taste

1) Steam cauliflower for 20 minutes
2) Heat olive oil in pan, then saute onions,  adding the  garlic.
3) Place cauliflower & yogurt in a food processor until smooth.  Add salt & pepper
4) Place mixture into a casserole dish. Sprinkle with paprika and cheese
5) Broil in oven until browned on top.
6) Garnish on top with onions, bacon and chopped scallion.   Enjoy! 
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Eve 'n Stephen  
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DID YOU KNOW!     The entire dandelion plant is edible. 100g of its leaves provides almost 750%  of your recommended daily intake of Vitamin K, its flowers can be used to make wine, its root can be used to make a coffee-tasting drink  and it is also used in several soft drinks.   I've got lots at my house if anyone needs some :) 

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