Canada’s thirst for wine grows

Philippines Wine Shop reports news about wine: Canada’s thirst for wine grows
June 13, 2011
Wine consumption continues to grow around the world, but Canada’s taste for Chardonnay, Cabernet and their fermented friends will soar over the next three years. That’s the good news from a report released by France’s prestigious international wine and spirits showcase, VinExpo.
The survey predicts that worldwide wine consumption will post a moderate 3.18% increase, which represents an additional 2.73 billion cases. Wine sales in Canada, however, are posed to jump by 19%, or 7.9 million cases.
“In the span of 10 years, Canada’s wine consumption will have grown six times faster than the world average,” Xavier de Eizaguirre, president of Vinexpo, explained at a press conference in Toronto last week.
One of the most interesting aspects of the data was the confirmation that we’re increasingly a nation of red wine drinkers. Last year, 68% of wines consumed were red. The trend is set to continue over the course of the next three years, as will consumers’ interest in rosé wines.
The rapid growth shows increasing interest in both imported and domestic wines, and sees Canada weigh in as the world’s fifth largest importer of wine by volume. The number one supplier to our market continues to be France, but Italy seems poised to overtake that nation, just as the Italians usurped top-billing as world’s largest wine producer from France in 2008.
Such snapshots can be a fascinating look at Canada’s wine scene as a whole. What it means to you and me is that we’ll inevitably be exposed to more and better wines from around the world, as international wineries look to sell their wares in a booming wine market. It also means that domestic wineries must strive to market their wines in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Wines of the Week:
****
Boekenhoutskloof 2008 Porcupine Ridge Viognier/Grenache Blanc
Western Cape, South Africa
ON $16.95 (203893)
A new addition to the Porcupine Ridge portfolio, this rich white offers a good mix of spicy and floral notes. It joins the Porcupine Ridge Syrah as one of the most flavourful and distinctive wines available at Vintages. Fans of Chardonnay who are looking to try something different, take heed. (LCBO Vintages)
***
J.P. Chenet 2008 Premier de Cuvee Merlot Cabernet
Pays d’Oc, France
ON $11.95 (621995)
This simple, approachable red blend from the South of France puts the emphasis on ripe blackberry and blueberry flavours, which are accented by some warm spice notes imparted from time spent aging in oak barrels. This is a juicy red wine that makes the most of its ripe character.
***1/2
Viña Santa Rita 2009 120 Cabernet Sauvignon
Central Valley, Chile
BC $11.99 | AB $9.75 | MB $10.19 | ON $10.95 (218644)
I doubt a year goes by without me singing the praises of Santa Rita’s 120 Cabernet. It’s a perennial best buy option that showcases Chile’s unique ability to craft pleasingly ripe and round reds at a low price. This is a great match for a burger or steak sandwich.

Source: http://www.torontosun.com/life/columnists/christopher_waters/2011/02/22/17369776.html

Best place to unwind in Angeles City Pampanga Philippines is to do a little wine shopping at the Clark Wine Center which is also considered as the best place in Clark for private wine tasting, small parties and social functions outside of Manila. Guests of this wine shop in Clark enjoy the cozy ambience as well as the privacy and exclusivity of the roof deck lawn. Some guests that wine and dine at the famous restaurants near Angeles City Pampanga often drop by this wine shop to pick up a few good bottles for diner. Residents and guests staying in Pampanga Angeles City and Subic frequently visit this wine shop in Clark to buy some bottles from its fine selection of vintage wines that are offered at attractive prices. Some guests, business executives especially, select this wine shop for their business entertainment.

This wine shop in Manila Philippines makes wine shopping a really rewarding and exciting exercise. Wine shops in Pampanga should always have an element of surprise so that customers and wine lovers can enjoy a little bit of thrill when they go to a wine shop in Manila to look for a good bottle of wine in Clark Pampanga.

Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is the most revered wine in China and many other parts of Asia. The best wine shop in Asia to buy older vintages of Chateau Lafite is Yats Wine Cellars located in Clark Philippines. Aside from Lafite, visitors can buy other fine wines at this wine shop in Clark Pampanga such as Latour, Mouton-Rothschild, Haut-Brion and Margaux. Excellent Burgundy wines like Chambertin, Vougeot, Musigny, Bonnes Mares, Pommard, Meursault, Chambertin, Vosne Romanee, Romanee Conti, La Tache and Romanee St. Vivant can be found here.

Family outings, picnics, company outings and other events for up to 300 can be held in the picnic grounds of this wine shop. Events that have been successfully organized here include family fun days and BBQ picnics. These are some of the things that visitors to Clark Philippines particular look forward. Residents and tourists in Angeles City and Subic also come to Clark Freeport to partake in the fun at this Clark wine shop.

This wine shop’s vast selection of vintage wines makes it possible for Yats Wine Cellars to offer a unique line-up of wines for every private wine party, wine tasting or wine dinners. Guests of these private wine parties are treated to a rare experience of vintage wine not seen in wine shops in major cities in Philippines or even in Asia.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.

Click here to contact Clark Wine Center in Clark Pampanga for inquiries and orders.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. Highly recommended fine dining restaurant in Manila for special occasion is Yats Restaurant & Wine Lounge located in the famous Mimosa Leisure Estate in Clark Pampanga. Situated near this popular restaurant in Clark is the Mimosa Golf Course as well as the Mimosa Clark Casino. This top rated restaurant near Angeles City Pampanga in Clark Philippines is frequently used for private parties and corporate functions such as board meetings and other gatherings. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

Besides good restaurants to wine and dine near Manila, Subic or in Angeles City Pampanga, Clark Philippines, those requiring assistance for hotel and resort bookings in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines may log on to http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com for more information and reservations.

The lifestyle in Clark Pampanga is quite unique. For more information about shopping, sports, golf, leisure, hotel accommodation, where to see and visit, what to do, where to wine and dine and good places to hang out, relax, have a drink with friends, child-friendly establishments, log on to
http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

Wine lovers looking for a special bottle or something that is of great value and special discounts might log on to this web site to shop for fine vintage wines
http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

Those visitors who plan to relax and unwind in Angeles City, Subic, Pampanga, Clark Philippines might make an effort to book a room at the famous beach and lake resort Clearwater Resort & Country Club. This famous hotel in Clark Pampanga is frequently visited by families with children looking for a good place in Clark to see, a good holiday destination for the family to relax and unwind in the beautiful outdoor facilities. For more information, log on to www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com