Back in the day, I would look forward to eating at Pizzeria Gema, not just for the stellar pizza, but to also get my hands on a really good rosé I could only ever find there. It was a Sicilian wine called Vino a Gogo -- likely one of those private imports for restos only. Bonus: They even served it by the glass!
Eventually, to my disappointment, the bottle was phased off the menu. I was forced to move on.
Fast forward to early-August 2020. I'm winding my socially-distanced way through the Laurier SAQ, amassing my latest liquor haul, when I spot a familiar label...
I had (completely inadvertently) stumbled upon the sister to my cherished, long departed rosé! Vino a Gogo's red is a Syrah, which normally isn't my top choice, but leaving without grabbing a bottle was out of the question. For $16, I was willing to gamble it would be just as good as the one from Gema.
Guess what? It's great! Lovely dark color, full-bodied, a hint of sweetness. It was actually a perfect wine to go with dinner -- that night, we were having (prepare to be shocked) pizza.
Also... I'm going to say it... WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT CUTE LABEL? ;)
Have you ever had the thrill of reuniting with a long-forgotten favorite drink?
Image credit (top): The Spruce Eats
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