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(Posted
11 a.m., Oct. 5)
Add some local flair to your Thanksgiving dinner with
wine from Domaine Perrault
By
Fred Sherwin
Orléans Online
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Domaine Perrault owner-operator Denis Perrault
and resident sommelier Julie Ricard stand
behind their choices for the perfect Thanksgiving
wine, the Zanibal on the left and the Rosalie
on the right. Fred Sherwin/Photo
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This
weekend when you go out to buy your Thanksgiving turkey,
why not drop by the Domaine Perrault winery in Navan to
purchase the perfect compliment for your Thanksgiving
dinner.
Domaine
Perrault has several varieties that go with turkey including
the Roslie, which is a light bodied red wine with hints
of red cherry, cranberry and raspberry, for those people
who prefer red to white.
For
the traditionalists out there, Domaine Perrault has the
perfect white wine to go with your Thanksgiving dinner
-- Zanibal -- which they appropriately call their "turkey
wine".
In
fact, Domaine Perrault's resident sommelier Julie Ricard
suggests pouring half a bottle of Zanibal in the roasting
pan with the turkey to add extra flavour and moistness
to the bird. More adventurous chefs can add the entire
bottle, but it means they will have to an extra bottle
if they want to enjoy it with the finished product.
Zanibal
is an off-dry white with a hint of citrus and ripe apples.
They also have a very fine Chardonnay, a Sauvignon Blanc,
and the Saint Pepin which is dry white wine with a hint
of citrus and tropical fruit.
If
turkey isn't your thing and you plan on cooking a roast
beef or prime rib, Domaine Perrault has several varieties
of red to tantalize your palate, starting with the Frontenac,
a dry red wine with hints of cherry, blackberry, plum
and chocolate. They also have a Cabernet Franc, a Cabernet
Sauvignon Merlot and the latest addition to their wine
list, a full-bodied Shiraz with strong hints of black
pepper and currants.
The
beauty about Domaine Perrault is that you can taste all
their wines before you purchase them in their quaint cellar
store.
The
easiest way to get to the winery is to drive south on
Trim Road to Navan. When you reach the main intersection
in Navan, continue driving south until you reach the end
of Trim Road, turn right on Perrault Road and continue
until you see the Domaine Perrault on your left.
The
store is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. For more information about the winery visit
www.domaineperrault.ca.
(This
story was made possible thanks to their generous support
of our local business
partners.)
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