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Wine Club Fri. Aug. 20, 2010 @ Shereen's place Theme: Summertime fresh foods Attendance: Julie, Jacquie, Andrea, Tayisa, Carmella and Reem The lovely evening started with some simple appetizers of old cheddar, brie, goat cheese with red pepper jelly, crackers and baguette along with two whites: 1) MONTECILLO BLANCO - LCBO 72058 $ 10.00 - Made in: Rioja, Spain By: Osborne (Vinhos De Portugal) Ltd. Description: Very pale lemon yellow; aromas of mineral, green apple, and pear; dry, light to medium-bodied, crisp acidity, fresh flavours of citrus and pear. Just about everyone liked this light and crisp white. It was very easy to drink. I picked this one because I know a few of us really love the Montecillo reds. 2) BLACK PRINCE WINERY RIESLING 2008 VINTAGES 164236 $18.95 - Made in: Ontario, Canada By: Black Prince Winery Ltd. Description: A bracingly fresh Riesling with aromas of pear, lime and mineral. Dry, racy and crisp, this is an excellent palate-refresher between courses espec