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Wine club by the pool - feat. GREEK food

Host : Julie (at her parent's place!) Date : July 6, 2012 Menu: Spanakopita Pita & Dips (tzatziki, hummus, spinach, roasted red pepper hummus) Greek salad Chicken brochettes & potatoes Baklava Company : Reem, Shereen, Jacquie, S-R, Andrea & me Lesson of the evening: Great website for researching wines and comments (with LCBO wines): www.winealign.com Wine #1 : Lindemans Bin 85 Pinot Grigio 2011 Pinot Grigio Australia $9.95 (668947) Tasting Note 
pale straw colour; melon, soft tangerine and citrus aromas; dry, medium body; apricot and citrus flavour with clean, refreshing finish Serving Suggestion 
serve with grilled chicken and creamy pasta Comments: Nice starter, cheap easy "go-to" wine Wine # 2: François Schwach Le Crémant Blanc De Blancs 2007, Ac Alsace Sparkling White Alsace, France $18.95 (268060)          Made in the traditional method, this fizz from Alsace uses Pinot Blanc, A