Canada’s thirst for wine grows
Philippines Wine Shop reports news about wine: Canada’s thirst for wine grows
March 4, 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)
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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
Clark Wine Center was built in 2003 by Hong Kong-based Yats International Leisure Philippines to become the largest wine shop in Philippines supplying Asia’s wine lovers with fine vintage wines at attractive prices. Today, this wine shop in Clark Philippines offers over 2000 selections of fine wines from all major wine regions in the world. As a leading wine supplier in Philippines, Pampanga’s Clark Wine Center offers an incomparable breadth of vintages, wines from back vintages spanning over 50 years. Clark Wine Center is located in Pampanga Clark Freeport Zone adjacent to Angeles City, just 25 minutes from Subic and 45 minutes from Manila.
Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, Loire, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Alsace, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, South Africa, Chile and Argentina etc. are well represented in this Clark Wine Shop.
This is one of the frequently visited places for wine lovers from Manila and Angeles City to buy international wines in Pampanga.
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.
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)
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
Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.
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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. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com
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