Pelee Island Pinot Noir Reserve VQA VS. Thornbury Pinot Noir Tale of the Tape: These are two teams that play physical brands of hockey. This might end up being one of the most physically taxing series in the first round. Carolina has a lot to prove and the Islanders ultimately have nothing to lose -... Continue Reading →
2023 Western Conference Round 1: Wild vs. Stars
Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2019 VS. Rosehall Run Pinot Noir VQA Defiant Tale of the Tape: These two teams are seasoned playoff groups that play big, heavy hockey. This series is shaping up to be a long grind and may come down to which goalie can make a key stop to save... Continue Reading →
2023 Western Conference Round 1: Oilers vs. Kings
Tomich Woodside Vineyard Pinot Noir Adelaide Hills 2021 VS. Meiomi Pinot Noir Tale of the Tape: This year's version of the Edmonton Oilers resulted in the most lethal power play in NHL history. Led by Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, the Oilers are a Hi-Octane team looking to accelerated through the playoffs. The... Continue Reading →
2023 Western Conference Round 1: Avalanche vs. Kraken
G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir Pinot Noir VS. Golden West Pinot Noir 2019 Tale of the Tape: The defending Stanley Cup champions take on the newest NHL franchise in this round 1 match-up. The Avalanche season was mediocre, but a strong final 20 games with limited injuries has them back in the form... Continue Reading →
2023 Eastern Conference Round 1: Bruins vs. Panthers
J. Lohr Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir 2020 VS. Philippe De Rothschild Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc Tale of the Tape: The Boston Bruins just completed a historic regular season run setting a league record for most wins and most points in a season. It took some time for the Florida Panthers to find their footing throughout... Continue Reading →
2023 Eastern Conference Round 1: Maple Leafs vs. Lightning
Bachelder Lowrey Vineyard Old Vines Pinot Noir 2020 VS. Cave Spring Pinot Noir Tale of the Tape: The Leafs and Lightning are back at it in the first round of the playoffs for the second year in a row. Last year the series went to Game 7, with the Bolts winning the series on the... Continue Reading →
Nationalities of Hockey
The International Ice Hockey Federation has 83 member national associations. Here's how you say wine and how to order a glass in each country. *Translations and phonetic pronunciation are from Google Translate CountryLanguageWineI'll have a glass of wine.AlgeriaArabicخمر (Khamr)سآخذ كأس من النبيذ(sakhidh kas min alnabidh)AndorraCatalanViPrendré una copa de viArgentinaSpanishVinoTomaré una copa de vinoArmeniaArmenianգինիGiniԵս մի բաժակ... Continue Reading →
L.A. Kings 2023 Wine Pairing
Meiomi Pinot Noir Wine Notes From the winery: The wine owes much of its complexity to its varied upbringing, unifying grapes from California's most notable winegrowing regions. Meiomi Pinot Noir brings you structure and depth seldom seen in a Pinot Noir wine, thanks to its unique and meticulous aging process. Aged for six months in... Continue Reading →
Nashville Predators 2023 Wine Pairing
Henry of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir 2019 Wine Notes: From the winery: Aromas of raspberry and clove spice are followed by flavours of cherry with notes of tobacco and oak. Nashville Predators Essentials Team Colours: Gold, Navy Blue, White Goal Song: I Like It, I Love It Home Rink: Bridgestone Arena Home Rink Capacity: 17,500... Continue Reading →
Minnesota Wild 2023 Wine Pairing
Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2019 Wine Notes From the Winery: Sweetly fruited, with strawberries and raspberries on the nose and hints of chocolate and toasted coconut. Mediumbodied, fresh and balanced, with good acidity and moderate tannins. The vineyard lis ocated within the coolest, westernmost reaches of the Casablanca Valley. Grown on hillside... Continue Reading →
