Domaine Félibre Givré Ice Cider 2014 (Quebec) - Review

Opened up this yummy cider tonight ahead of its release into LCBO VINTAGES on April 30th. This is a vintage cider from Domaine Félibre, the same producer as the Sweet Ginger Cider I opened recently. This multi-award winning cider is made with apples from the Stanstead and Compton orchards in the Quebec Eastern Townships. It consists of 90% McIntosh apples and 10% Paulared/Melba...

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Domaine Félibre Givré Sweet Ginger Cider (Quebec) - Review

Tonight, I enjoyed this mildly sweet cider that was recently released into VINTAGES on April 2nd. This dessert wine is produced by Domaine Félibre in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada. It is located in the Hauts-Cantons region in West-Barnston (between Stanstead and Coaticook) at an altitude of 425 metres and has an exceptional view that extends from Mount Orford...

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Celebrating Canada Braai Day 2014

Today, September 20th, is the 2nd Annual Canada Braai Day. Braai is the Afrikaans term for barbecue. Not only is braai a popular pastime in South Africa, it is a national day of celebration. Every September 24th, South Africans celebrate National Heritage Day. At the core of this public holiday is braai - where South Africans across all cultures light fires and have great...

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Molson Canadian Cider and Stone Fruit Cider

These were the second and third Canadian beverages enjoyed on Canada Day - see yesterday's post for first items. I received these as part of the #shareyourdare campaign. Given that these items would probably not be the first beverage I'd be reaching for on Canada Day - as it would surely be an Ontario wine - it was definitely a pleasant alternative. I dared to be different...

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