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I’m hoping by the time this column runs the deep freeze will have moved on but, let’s face it, while global warming is undoubtedly real, Calgary in February is perhaps not the best place to demonstrate that phenomena. At the very least it gives us something else to complain about other than the plague and Donald Trump. I’ve always tried to eat seasonally which, for me at this time of year, means things like Shepherd’s Pie (try the curried version from Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey, created in 1984, you can find it on Epicurious and NYT Cooks), roast chicken and any kind of braised meat. As much as I frequently crave a glass of lightly chilled riesling, it’s not what calls out to me for deep freeze fare (unless, of course, you’re starting the meal with some curried prawns, for example). As such here’s a selection of reds from the Okanagan and Spain to get you through the cold nights while keeping those stews and roasts company.