Divergence Wines, 2021 Pinot Noir Rosé - Crispino Vineyard The year 2020 was important for two reasons. First, the Carolina Hurricanes emerged in the NHL Bubble season as a team that was a legitimate contender. Second, it was the year that Jeff Moote founded Divergence Wines. 2024 might end up being an even more significant... Continue Reading →
Pelee Island Pinot Noir Reserve VQA (Carolina Hurricanes) VS. Philippe De Rothschild Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc (Florida Panthers) Tale of the Tape: This series should not be a surprise to anyone... but it sort of is a surprise to everyone. The Carolina Hurricanes have been a one of the hardest working skill-based teams that has... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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 →
Pelee Island Pinot Noir Reserve VQA Wine Notes: 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. Carolina Hurricanes Essentials Team Colours: Red,... Continue Reading →
Carolina Hurricanes 2022 Wine Pairing: Lacour Tourny Bordeaux Merlot Cabernet Wine Notes Last year the Carolina Hurricanes were paired with a wine by former Canes goalie and Stanley Cup winner, Cam Ward, (read the article here). This year the Carolina Hurricanes are paired with another Cabernet Sauvignon blend, this time with Merlot from Bordeaux. For... Continue Reading →
2021 Round 2 Playoff Pairings Boston vs. New York, AKA: Pellegrino Passito di Pantelleria 2019 vs. Paumanok North Fork of Long Island Riesling 2017 Series Pairing: Batasiolo Bosc D'la Rei Moscato D'Asti DOCG Can you get any more American than New England and Long Island? Enjoy this Round 2 Series with a glass of Batasiolo... Continue Reading →
Carolina Hurricanes 2021 Wine Pairing, Vineyard 36 - 2019 THE KING'S STORM Cabernet Franc Wine notes Vineyard 36 is owned by Cam Ward and Tim Gleason. The King's Storm is named after the teams that these two players entered the league in. This was an easy pick to celebrate Cam Ward's Stanley Cup victory in... Continue Reading →
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