I am the first to admit that I usually don’t notice details. One night I asked my wife about the new lamps on our bedside tables only to find out that they had been there for 2 months! I also confess that I put my wife’s hair appointments in my iPhone calendar so that I “notice” that her hair looks nice.
Out with the old
So little wonder last week that I stood with a quizzical stare at a wine bottle in the France section of the LCBO. One of my favourites looked like they had either lost a little weight or gotten taller – or both.
Cellier des Dauphins has finally abandoned the old squatty brandy shaped bottle for a classic sleek Côtes du Rhône bottle. I guess I’m a little disappointed – I liked the unique shape. However, maybe more people will buy the “normal” look and hey, this is a great wine
CELLIER DES DAUPHINS CARTE NOIRE COTES DU RHONE LCBO 110197 Price $ 9.95 until April 1
In with the new
Pull the cork 
March 6th, 2013 at 6:53 pm
Hey is there a name for that “cote du rhone” shape bottle – as opposed to the other shape? I call them burgundy bottles as opposed to bordeaux bottles
March 6th, 2013 at 7:43 pm
Good for you – “You are correct sir” (Ed McMahon voice) – I purposefully didn’t call it by its correct name “Burgundy bottle” because its a little confusing that the bottles used are named after a different region 3 hrs north of the Côtes du Rhône
March 7th, 2013 at 8:51 am
I like what’s in that bottle too. A good deal.
March 7th, 2013 at 4:35 pm
C’est vrai
March 7th, 2013 at 4:58 pm
Nice iPhone trick.
March 7th, 2013 at 9:14 pm
Less need to “reset the marriage button” when the iPhone is on your team