Taking home unfinished bottles of wine from of bar or restaurant is now legal in British Columbia.
You may lawfully take home a bottle of unfinished wine from a licensed establishment, but it must be sealed for you by an employee of the restaurant, bar, pub, etc., and, if you are driving, you must transport it properly – not readily accessible to anyone in the motor vehicle (stored behind the seat, in the trunk, etc.)
Read more at the BC Liquor Control website.
http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/lclb/licensing/laws.htm
But now that you’ve got a half a bottle with a cork in it, the question is, how long will it last?
There are lots of variables regarding the wine type, method of production, age of bottle, etc. There are many considerations... »View More
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First and foremost, you should remember that a successful pairing of food and wine is ultimately about enhancing unique taste elements that when brought together compliment each other to become even more enjoyable. Experimentation is key. Try lots of combinations to see what pleases your palate!
* If you’re going to be serving a dish that’s high in acidity (ie: predominant citrus or tomato tastes), match acid in food with acid in wine, this decreases the perception of high acidity. A flatter wine, such as a Chianti, would compliment a more acidic meal. Conversely, if your meal is lower in acid, serve a wine with a little more bite to round out the flavours.
* Match acid in wine with salt in food, it decreases the salt flavour. Briney... »View More
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Often taken for granted, wine is too often served at modern room temperature. At best, many believe “keep the reds at room temperature, cool the whites in the fridge before serving”.
This misconception, while loosely based on fact, deprives the recipient of the true intended depth of flavour that the wine has to offer. Wine experts advise that white wines be served at 45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit, light reds at about 60 degrees and more complex reds at ‘room temperature’ or 65 to 70 degrees. [Remember, the phrase ‘room temperature’ predates the days of central heat and air conditioning, so it generally refers to the ‘cellar’ temperature of an earlier era.]
A bottle of wine will cool 2 °C (4 °F) for every ten minutes... »View More
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