Singer-songwriter Lady Gaga will be featured in an advertising campaign for Dom Pérignon Champagne starting April 6th. The campaign is to be shot by British fashion photographer Nick Knight, although no further details are available at this stage. She captioned the post on Instagram: “I am very excited to announce my collaboration with @domperignonofficial! Dom […]
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Kendall-Jackson is launching a lower calorie variant to tap into the ‘lighter wines’ category in the US. Starting in May this new offer will be under the Kendall-Jackson brand. Did you know that Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay has been the most popular Chardonnay in the US for over 26 years? This low-calorie chardonnay will be
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From Alto Adige down to Sicily, a few countries can boast the variety, quality and history as Italy. I enjoyed an online Master Class on Vino Nobile di Montepulciano a few weeks ago to learn more about Tuscany’s noblest red wine. The masterclass and tasting was organized by the Italian Trade Commission, Consorzio Vino Nobile
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Languedoc producer Gérard Bertrand has launched his first organic orange wine, which aims to blend Georgian tradition with a southern French modern twist. Orange Gold 2020 is Gérard Bertrand’s first orange wine called “Orange Gold.” The wine is made from a blend of Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne, Mauzac and Muscat. Bertrand was inspired to
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I attended an amazing Masterclass last week: “Great Italian Wines – Understanding Indigenous Grape Varieties.” The seminar was led by the knowledgeable Sandra Colosimo, a member of the Associazione Italiana Sommeliers. Sandra led us to explore and learn about the “Noble” Nebbiolo and Valpolicella varieties, their qualities, traceability, terroir and unique characteristics. Here are details
Christmas Wine: Chateau Palmer 2001 Margaux, France Merlot 44% Cabernet Sauvignon 51% Petit Verdot 5% Tasting Notes: Stunning deep ruby; introverted nose at first instance and slowly opens up revealing various wood and spice aromas with hints of ripe black fruits and mocha; on the palate the fruit is exquisite, with hints of herbs and
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Pommery is closely associated with Champagne; a few years ago, Pommery expanded to the USA under “Louis Pommery”, using California grapes to make a new world style sparkling wine. After eight years of R & D, Cellar Director, and oenological DevelopmentManager Thierry Gasco refined a revolutionary method to craft wine with encapsulated yeast, which eliminates
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Domaine Sébastien Magnien, Vieilles Vignes, Hautes Côtes De Beaune 2017 This old-vine Burgundy calls for wine tasting on a Vintage Boat on a beautiful summer day in Ontario! Tasting Notes: This Pinot Noir is made from the fruit of a single vineyard (La Dalignère); is richer and more powerful than Sebastien’s other Hautes Côtes wines.
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Tasting Notes: This nervy wine comes from Bué, one of the top villages of Sancerre, which is grown in limestone-clay soil and reflects the unique terroir of the region. Powerful nose with lots of aromatic qualities developing over a period of time. Tangy with mineral texture, and offering lime flavors, displaying a surprising suppleness and
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Netflix Canada & Ontario Wine…the perfect pairing! Here are my three recommended pairings (movie/series and wine): “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” PAIRED with Marynissen Estates Bottoms Up Red 2017 This lush ruby-red Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend is berry-driven and the ideal match for this flustery tale of first love. Tasting Notes:
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