Coastal lifestyle has become increasingly more popular with the Coastal Grandmother aesthetic inspiring Canadians’ wardrobes from coast to coast and season to season. In addition to this aesthetic being found everywhere on our social feeds, coastal California in particular has become a trending travel hotspot among western Canadians.
According to data from travel search engine KAYAK Canadians are showing significant year-over-year interest in flights to some coastal regions in the west.
Compared to last year, flight searches from Vancouver to to San Francisco saw a 129 per cent increase, indicating that Vancouverites are keen to travel south for some warmer ocean air. Additionally, eastern Canadians are also looking to head west, with flights from Toronto to Victoria seeing a 19 per cent search increase over the past three years. [1]
For Vancouver residents heading down south or simply looking to bring this California coast lifestyle in their homes this holiday season, Meiomi wines perfectly capture California’s coastal charm and pair nicely with a cozy winter night. With a bottle of Meiomi Pinot Noir, you can sip the California seaside from the comfort of your home.
Produced with grapes from California’s top wine growing regions, Meiomi’s Pinot Noir has notes of bright fruit jam, mocha and oak and is sure to impress any wine lover.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Dark, deep garnet in colour, this wine has sumptuous aromas of ripe berries, vanilla and spicy oak. Opens with a velvety richness, but the acidity enlivens the weight and pops the flavours. The senses will pick up light roasted almond, cranberry, raspberries with a hint of barnyard complexity-earthy and gamey that is underlined with a sweet oak character and a succulent finish. Layered and velvety, it’s ready to drink and food-friendly. Think pork chops or salmon.
Red Wine – Pinot Noir
Region: California
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Holiday Favourites
FOOD PAIRINGS
Pinot Noir is Light & Juicy
Examples of great pairings: Mixed Bean Salad, Tuna Salad, Nicoise, Antipasto, Grilled Vegetables, Olives, Grilled Salmon, Roasted Quail, Roasted Squab, Roasted Pheasant, Sausages, Mixed Grill
$29.99 available at BC Liquor Stores
Another excellent winter red is the Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon, the perfect option to enjoy curled up next to a fireplace. Cabernet Sauvignon is known as the king of California, and Meiomi’s outstanding take on it is no exception to this rule. This full flavoured wine boasts notes of dark berries with a velvety finish.
Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon
With its deep ruby color, Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon opens with expressive aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, and bramble, along with notes of toasty vanilla and graham cracker. This wine owes much of its complexity to a blend of premium grapes harvested from California’s most notable winegrowing regions. Made in the unique Meiomi style, this fruit-forward, delicious red wine gracefully unifies each of its respective appellations, with flavors of black currant, minty herbs, ripe blackberry, raspberry, boysenberry, and other dark red, jammy fruits. The full flavors of this multifaceted cabernet wine are highlighted by a plush, velvety mouthfeel that leads to a long finish.
Red Wine – Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: California
Sub-region: Napa
FOOD PAIRINGS
Cabernet Sauvignon is Full-Bodied & Robust
Examples of great pairings: Grilled Steak, Roast Beef, Rack of Lamb, Lamb Shank, Osso Bucco, Sharp Cheddar
$29.99 available at BC Liquor Stores (currently on sale $21.99 until December 31)
Information provided by Marissa Tiano, Media Profile and courtesy of BC Liquor Stores. Images: MyVanCity. I received complimentary wine to facilitate this feature.
