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Blog Note
60
(January 27, 2009)
by the Wine Baron |
Peter Romano
of Nickel Brook brewery and I met for
lunch at Allen's in Toronto. He told me
about their new organic lager beer, which he believes is
the first beer in Canada to be officially certified
organic. He showed me the certificate. He was dropping
off some samples of the beer for Allen's owner John
Maxwell, who has a very discerning palate.
Peter and I were
both remarking how heavy the Toronto traffic was today and we were both
in the mood to settle in at this comfortable venue, eat some good food
and warm up. We enjoyed a glass of Palatine Hills
Gewürztraminer along with Allen's Galway Seafood Chowder and a very
lovely salad. John and team always deliver great food and attentive
service. Today was no exception. Allen's is John's tribute to the
Irish American eateries of his native New York. The Emerald Isle's
influence is firmly in place in this upscale yet
down-to-earth saloon. The chowder did indeed smack of Galway, and I am
told the
Guinness on tap here and at Dora's next door may well be the
best in Toronto. I will visit this subject in more detail soon, when I
go back to Allen's to specifically investigate this rumour.
Having just
been to the Guinness brewery last month, I am very interested to
compare! I will share my findings here.
Palatine Hills
Gewürztraminer Proprietor's Reserve VQA 2006
This semi-dry wine
is elegant, and balanced. It lacks the overboard perfume nose that many
of Ontario's Gewurzes have. Crisp, refreshing and complex. Just a
charming and easy-drinking white wine.
Sugar code: 1. Retail $13.95.
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