Dear readers, A loves Hamilton more than anything else in the world. A also loves the Hamilton Tiger Cats, seeing at least one game a year live for as long as she can remember. And so tomorrow, A will be watching the Grey Cup, with a Tiger Cats shirt and a Tiger Cats manicure, and Hamilton wine. I will live blog my wine pick for tomorrow, possibly a 2011 Gamay Noir from Hamilton's only winery, Ridge Road Estates. But if you are feeling in the mood for Grey Cup wine serving RWR reccomends...
Ridge Road Estate Winery's 2011 Baco Noir
Hamilton has no craft brewery's but it technically has one winery, so if you are going to go strictly local we suggest this perennial favourite! Baco's are good for football games because they are fruity without being sweet, smoky without tasting like an ashtray, and have good body. This means they are good for drinking on their own, but easy to pair with snacks as well. As a more widely available Baco, we also suggest this year's Sandbanks's Baco Noir. Since Prince Edward County is my wine home away from home, and is widely available, it is a second only because it isn't from Hamilton's only winery.
Konzelmann Four Generations Fresco
Since Hamilton will definitely win, you will want some champagne on hand, and this one is universally drinkable. Non-wine drinkers and wine drinkers alike enjoy this affordable choice. And hey, the price is right! This fruity wine would mix well into spritzers to last you through the whole game too.
A good rosé!
Cattail Creek's Serendipity Rosé was a classic, and has now been joined by the Catastrophe Rosé (a different blend available only at the winery). Rosés are good for parties because they are well-liked and easily drinkable. It is something you can sip the whole game and serve to all your friends at your Grey Cup party. If you are cheap, the Fuzion Shiraz Rosé is an easy drinker at a great price. While not complex, I doubt your football friends are going to be looking for hints of vanilla in between plays.
If you must serve beers, serve a craft beer! The University of Guelph has been gracious enough to host the Tiger Cats during their stadium renovations, and since Hamilton has no craft brewery of its own it is only fair to pay tribute to that generosity by reccomending Wellington Brewery Beers. I particularily like the Imperial Russian Stout, since I like my beer dark and chocolatey. But they have 5 beers available at the LCBO, so take your pick. But one thing I hope you pick is to enjoy the game and cheer for the best team. TIGERS! Eat 'em raw!
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