ngRaise a glassto Valentines DayBy Jane Mullerweekday and likely a work day.Wine and food have been his-dinner. With a nod to patriotism, and make a good wine taste even The Toronto wine expert recom-torically fastened. When in doubt, Hinton admits that among the better, Hitner explains. He prefers Chocolate is the food that rep-mends Henry of Pelham Cuvee go regional, says Hitner, adding sweet dessert wines, Canadian ice Riedel Austrian crystal, the Vinum resents Valentines Day. Even when Catherine Brut, sparking white or that almost without fail, the wines wine is a fitting selection. line in particular. served with love and romance, we rose as a starter. Its reasonably of a particular region will pair well When enjoying more than one Glassware and wine pairing will need more than this sweet tempta-priced at $29.95. An inexpensive yet with the traditional foods of that type of wine throughout a meal, a be among the topics covered by tion to sustain us.pretty good line of Champagne at region. Follow this guideline and couple wont consume the entire Hitner as he presents a Sommelier The ideal Valentines Day meal about $40 a bottle is Georges Gardet the wine you choose will enhance bottle. Hitner suggests that wine course at Liaison College of is a matter of taste that could run . Hitner cautions that it sells out the food.bottled with a screw top lid can be Culinary Arts beginning in anywhere from seafood to steak. quickly, so you should shop in While its his job to review and resealed and kept for another meal.February. The 12-week course will Whatever is on the menu, wine is advance for Valentines Day.recommend wines, Hitner encour-When setting the table, choos-cover the basics of wine tasting and going to be on the table. Sommelier When choosing a wine to pair ages wine drinkers to go with what ing the appropriate glassware is will feature up to six wines each Julian Hitner suggests that couples with dinner, steering clear of hefty, they enjoy. And while we all have one of the sommeliers highest session as well as some culinary start with a celebratory glass of burly reds is Hitners advice. For our favourites, he also suggests recommendations. More impor-offerings from the college.Champagne or sparkling wine. Its real romance, he suggests you some experimentation which could tant the being suitable for the type For more information about a refreshing start to the evening cant go wrong with pinot noir, result in discovering something of wine being served is the type of this course and others at Liaison with its bubbly carbonation.calling it the most seductive. If new and worth serving again. Just glass. The best vessel for wine is College, visit the website at www.Champagne is a libation that salmon is the main course, a red be sure that the wine doesnt over-the thinnest glass possible, espe-liaisoncollegeoakville.com. For a the British enjoy in the morning, burgundy will pair nicely. A com-power the food. Delicate white sole cially the rim which should be the Valentines Day recipe from Liaison, he says. A tradition that might be mon pairing for seafood like lob-wont survive a full-bodied zinfan-thinnest part of the glass and featuring lobster, go to www.explored if couples decide to cele-ster, Hitner explains, is an oaked del, he says.smooth, not rolled.DailyWebTV.com, meet the experts brate Valentines Day on the week-chardonnay, Some say the more A decadent dessert to share is Serving wine in the proper and click on Liaison College, end when February 14 falls on a buttery the better.definitely part of a Valentines Day glass will enhance the experience Oakville.Proscuitto Wrapped Stuffed FigsCrispy proscuitto wrapped around gorgonzolacheese stuffed gs nished with vin cotto$13Garlic Roasted Half LobsterWith sweet pea and mascarpone risotto, sauteedA memorable peppers and a vanilla reduction$30Valentines Day Steak Oscarawaits you ... A grilled 6oz AAA beef tenderloin with a Yukon Gold potato and leek tart, snow crab and tarragon salad,We are celebrating grilled asparagus and a port demi glace$35Valentines Day Warm Belgian Chocolate and Hazelnut Cakeall weekend With cinnamon heart crusted French vanilla ice cream and a brandy butterscotch cream saucelong!$10Happy Valentines DaySometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.Call for reservations 905.338.1594 125 Lakeshore Rd East oakville@paradisorestaurant.comwww.paradisorestaurant.comwww.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 9, 2011 16