Ideally, Mom is entitled to an afternoon of relaxation at the spa on Mother's Day but you know as well as I do that she'll likely have a house full of people and probably even spend the day preparing a feast for the whole family. So if you're not planning to take her out for dinner (which you should) then at least treat her to a nice bottle of wine or two this weekend.
Let’s start with a sparkle shall we: I can’t imagine a better choice than to serve a bottle of bubbly in the backyard with some appetizers (if it ever warms up) but this year, let’s put a rosé twist on the sparkle:
Sparkling Rosé to try: (Click on the wine name to find LCBO stock levels)
- Light & Lively - Emeri Pink, Moscato $15
- A touch of Class - De Chanceny Rose Brut, Cremant De Loire $17
- Oh La La - Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Rosé Champagne $77
With lunch, keep it light with a bottle of Viognier, Gewürztraminer, or Sauvignon Blanc.
Tasty Whites to try:
- Lively & Refreshing - Anakena Viognier $14
- Citrus & Spice Wunch & Mann, Gewürztraminer $17
- Stunning - Masson-Blondelet, Pouilly-Fumé $25
If you’re putting on a big dinner for Mom, think bigger in terms of the wine choice as well: perhaps a nice Spanish Rioja, a full-bodied Cali Cab, or a rich Chardonnay from Burgundy
With a big meal, try one of these:
- a delicious Spanish red - LAN Crianza $15
- Jammy
- Chardonnay Perfection - Vincent Girardin, Les Grands Charrons, Meursault $42 - decant this one 1-2 hr before serving.
... and make sure you wash the dishes for her too!
Cheers
