Summary: <a class="a2a_button_facebook a2a_counter" href="http://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Ftastingroomradio.com%2Fjuly-23rd-2016%2F&linkname=July%2023rd%202016" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="http://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Ftastingroomradio.com%2Fjuly-23rd-2016%2F&linkname=July%2023rd%202016" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=http%3A%2F%2Ftastingroomradio.com%2Fjuly-23rd-2016%2F&title=July%2023rd%202016"></a><br> A master class in Portugal’s gift to the Wine World – Vino Verde<br> With Iain Phillip (Barbariain Wine) and Mike Bernardo (Vij’s)<br> Charles Smith – The Dark Prince of Walla Walla and one of America’s most successful and original Vintners.<br> He asked that we meet at a foot massage palace call Footopia<br> Tony Stewart – leads the joining of Quails Gate, Benziger and Envolve wineries<br> THE SHOW<br> The attraction was twofold.<br> A small master Class in Portugal’s “green” wine Vino Verde. Conducted by wine expert and educator Iain Phillip from Barbarian Wine paired with foods arranged by Vij’s Sommelier Mike Bernardo.<br> Iain Philip is the Senior Wine Instructor at the <a href="http://www.winecollege.ca/">Art </a><a href="http://www.winecollege.ca/">Institute in </a><a href="http://www.winecollege.ca/">Vancouver </a>where he teaches levels 2, 3 and 4 of the <a href="http://www.wset.co.uk/">Wine and </a>Spirit <a href="http://www.wset.co.uk/">Education Trust</a> (WSET) programs. In the course of a year, Iain teaches over 200 students<br><br> that range from consumers to importers and retail buyers.<br> In addition to formal training, Iain also does seminars and tastings for private and corporate clients outside the wine industry.<br> Mike Bernardo is currently Director of Operations and Wine Director for the Vij’s Companies. He has led the Vij’s wine program to win several awards, including the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator and Gold Prize for best wine list from Vancouver Magazine. In 2014, Mike won The Vancouver International Wine Festival and the Vancouver Magazine’s Sommelier of the Year awards. Mike was inducted into the B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame, Industry Front of House. This makes him tied for the youngest Inductee into the Hall of Fame. (Scout Magazine)<br> Vinho Verde is pronounced veeng-yo vaird.<br> Vinho Verde does not mean ‘green’ wine. ‘Verde’ refers to it being a young wine; the wines are released 3-6 months after harvest.<br> The wines of Vinho Verde have long been known for their vibrant fruit, low alcohol and refreshing qualities — a combination that makes them one of the most versatile partners with food. Vinho Verde is an ideal wine pairing for salads, seafood and Asian cuisine, and can be served alone or as an aperitif.<br> Vinho Verde wines are made from the combination of carefully selected varietals. Recommended white varietals include Alvarinho, Avesso, Azal, Arinto, Loureiro, and Trajadura.<br> Wines that were poured – <br> Via Latina Loureiro 2015<br> 100% Loureiro. Crisp and refreshing with, green apple with floral notes.<br> Quinta da Aveleda 2014<br> A blend of Loureiro and Alvarinho. Beautifully crisp and summer refreshing.<br> Qunita de Azevedo 2014<br> 95% Loureiro and 5% Pederna.<br> Pluma Alvarinho 2015<br> 100% Alvarinho. Fabulous and very friendly. You’ll like this one.<br> Do Marques Arinto 2015<br> 100% Arinto. Great nose with citrus and tropical fruit notes.<br> <br> <a href="http://winesofvinhoverde.com/">http://winesofvinhoverde.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.barbarianwine.com/">http://www.barbarianwine.com/</a><br> <a href="http://www.vijs.ca">www.vijs.ca</a><br>
