Housewarming Wines

My boyfriend just bought a condo, and asked for wine as his housewarming present. He enjoys wine, but is starting to look at it a little more in depth these days, and I looked forward to picking a good selection. I decided to stick with New World wines, mainly due to budget, although it would have been fun to put together a selection of New and Old World versions of the same varietals for someone who’s learning about wine. I didn’t pick examples of every kind of wine to give the broadest range; I bought some BC wines he doesn’t know, and some wines that’ll pair well with the new condo. Yes, pairing wine with the condo – read on and you’ll see what I mean. 2 whites, 3 red, and a rose:

- Jackson Triggs Cabernet Franc Rose because I just know he will never buy a pink wine for himself, but he’ll definitely order in Thai food, and this will go well. Not available in government stores, so check your neighbourhood VQA store. $15

- Finca Los Primos Malbec because everyone needs a decent $10 Tuesday wine. Who cares about pairing it. Who cares if you open it by yourself, don’t finish it, and it goes off. Who cares about special occasions – just open it and drink up. Check availability: http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/632919?region=5

- Quail’s Gate Limited Release Chasselas-Pinot Blanc to go with light food, or as a refreshing sipper on his new south-facing patio $16 Check availability: http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/585737?region=5

- D’Arenberg’s “The Stump Jump” (red) to go with all the manly BBQ’ing he’ll be doing. Check availability: http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/607085

- Casa Viva Pinot Noir also good with smoky lighter BBQ meats $13.50 Check availability: http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/207670?region=5

- See Ya Later “Jimmy My Pal” to show a white with a little more body, plus part proceeds go to the SPCA so how could I resist? Not available in government stores, so check your neighbourhood VQA store. $16