One of our Vancouver friends came for a visit in Saskatoon the same weekend that some Sask friends threw a winter barbecue (the ultimate Saskatchewan experience). Our poor friend Kathy 
(the Vancouverite) was a little shocked to see that we would have a barbecue/dance party outside in the snow, complete with generator (for music and lights) in February, in Saskatoon. Although she was a little scared at first she had a great time dancing in the snow and we have the pictures to prove it! We brought with us a couple of bottles of wine to drink with our hot dogs from the barbecue. A couple of friends were even clever enough to find an appropriate place to drink the newest trend...wine in a can.
(the Vancouverite) was a little shocked to see that we would have a barbecue/dance party outside in the snow, complete with generator (for music and lights) in February, in Saskatoon. Although she was a little scared at first she had a great time dancing in the snow and we have the pictures to prove it! We brought with us a couple of bottles of wine to drink with our hot dogs from the barbecue. A couple of friends were even clever enough to find an appropriate place to drink the newest trend...wine in a can. The 
first bottle we opened was Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Black Label Claret, which is a bordeaux style wine with about 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot. The wine was a deep dark garnet red with purple edges. The aromas were chocolate, liquorice, and blackberries. The chocolate and liquorice followed on to the palate with plums and more berry flavours. The finish was soft but lingered long with pepper spice and mocha. You can pick up a bottle of this wine at most liquor stores in Saskatchewan for about $26 a bottle.
The night was perfect and ended with cocktails and dancing at BarKingFish downtown Saskatoon to celebrate our friend Erika's birthday. It was truly an experience that could only happen once in a lifetime with great friends in a great city.
first bottle we opened was Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Black Label Claret, which is a bordeaux style wine with about 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot. The wine was a deep dark garnet red with purple edges. The aromas were chocolate, liquorice, and blackberries. The chocolate and liquorice followed on to the palate with plums and more berry flavours. The finish was soft but lingered long with pepper spice and mocha. You can pick up a bottle of this wine at most liquor stores in Saskatchewan for about $26 a bottle.The night was perfect and ended with cocktails and dancing at BarKingFish downtown Saskatoon to celebrate our friend Erika's birthday. It was truly an experience that could only happen once in a lifetime with great friends in a great city.
Cheers,
Andrea
