The Savvy Grapes Midsummer Herbfest
Wine Selection

Chef Cook-off Wine Suggestions

Accredited Sommelier, Debbie Trenholm of The Savvy Grapes, has matched each recipe that the featured chefs prepared during the Chef Cook-off with wines that will complement and enhance the flavours of each dish. Feel free to contact Debbie if you need wine tips for meals that you are planning. Cheers!

Turmeric Salmon in Asian Herb Coconut Broth
Chef Judy Dempsey, The Hungry Planet, Perth

Wine suggestion:

• Pierre Sparr, Gewurztraminer, France, $16 (available at LCBO)
  A medium bodied wine with aromas of tropical fruit, pear & honey. The light acidity of this wine enhances the Thai spices. A classic match with spicy & Asian foods.

Other wine suggestions:

• Vineland Estates Semi-Dry Riesling, Niagara ,
• One, Pierre Sparr, France (a blend of 5 aromatic grapes)

Venison Tenderloin with Rosemary Wheatbeer Reduction & Fresh Vegetables
Chef Joseph Thompson, The Swan at Carp

Wine suggestion:

• Campo Viejo Rioja , Spain , $17 (available at LCBO)
  Spanish wines are hidden gems! This garnet coloured wine is full of aromas and flavours of red cherries, plums, leather, vanilla and spices. A dry, medium-bodied with a silky and soft tannic finish. Ideal to enjoy with the earthy flavours of this venison dish as well as lamb, grilled mushrooms, veal, & pate.

Other wine suggestions:

• Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone Rasteau, France
• Ripasso from Italy (often come in via Vintages)
• Pinot Noir wines from France , Oregon or British Columbia

Beef & Shrimp Brochettes, with Grilled Vegetable Strata
Chef Julian Smith, Ironworks Pub, Almonte

Wine suggestion:

• Agua Negra Shiraz , Argentina , $10 (available at LCBO)
  Shiraz or Syrah is a popular grape variety whether from California, France, South Africa, Canada & Australia . This one from Argentina is a treat as we do not often get Argentinean wines at the LCBO. This wine is nice on its own, with heavy cheeses, roasted chicken, BBQed steak, lamb & pasta.

Other wine suggestions:

• Red Zinfandel from California (Cline Cellars, Ravenswood or Ernst & Gallo Wineries)
• Errazuriz Merlot, Chile
• Henry of Pelham Baco Noir, Niagara

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