Pelee Island Pinot Noir Reserve VQA (Carolina Hurricanes)
VS.
Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir Marlborough (New Jersey)
Tale of the Tape:
The Carolina Hurricanes might be one of the most seasoned and veteran playoff teams left – they are also he most recent Stanley Cup Champions left in the playoffs this year… however it was a cup victory with a completely different team in 2006. The New Jersey Devils have been on the brink of success for almost 10 years, however they will need to find a way to outwork the Canes if they want to win this series
Hockey WineUp Prediction:
Hockey WineUp is choosing Pelee Island Pinot Noir Reserve VQA to win the second round match up. Head to head this Ontario wine has a bit more character and complexity than the Pinot from New Zealand.
Pelee Island Pinot Noir Reserve VQA
Pairing: Carolina Hurricanes
Vintage Year: N/A
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Country: Canada
Region: Ontario, Pelee Island
Alcohol/Volume: 12.5%
Price: $19.45
From the LCBO:
Medium ruby red colour; aromas of berry fruit, smoke and chocolate, with underlying notes of fruit jam and cloves; extra dry, medium bodied with berry fruit, smoky oak and chocolate flavours; well balanced with moderate to long finish.
Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir Marlborough
Pairing: New Jersey Devils
Vintage Year: N/A
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Alcohol/Volume: 13.5%
Price: $21.00
From the winery:
Marlborough Private Bin is a fruit-driven style Pinot Noir with a lively personality, this wine expresses an abundance of red cherries on the nose, along with baking spices such as clove and cinnamon. On the palate, fruit flavours of cranberries and fresh raspberries are intermingled with freshly roasted coffee beans and soft cocoa like-tannins.
Schedule:
Game 1: Wednesday May 3: at Carolina, 7 p.m. ET
Game 2: Friday May 5: at Carolina, 7 p.m. ET
Game 3: Sunday May 7: at New Jersey, 3:30 pm ET
Game 4: Tuesday May 9: at New Jersey, 7:00 p.m. ET
Game 5: Thursday May 11: at Carolina, TBD
Game 6: Saturday May 13: at New Jersey, TBD
Game 7: Monday May 15: at Carolina, TBD
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