Vertical tastings offer a magnificent glimpse into the many facets of a wine’s personality and its many expressions over different weather conditions. It also offers a glimpse into the quality of the terroir and the site from which the grapes originate. On September 28, 2020, I have the privilege of participating in a vertical “zoom […]
Vertical Tasting with Caroline Frey of Chateau La Lagune – Part 1 Read More »
WOMEN IN WINE TALKS hosted by Liz Palmer, President – Les Dames d’Escoffier (Ontario Chapter) It is our great pleasure to invite you to be part of an exclusive “live talk” with Albiera Antinori – Tenuta Guado al Tasso and Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta – Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy This event
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.
Wine Review: Domaine Sébastien Magnien, Vieilles Vignes, Hautes Côtes De Beaune 2017 Read More »
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:
Happy National Wine Day ! Netflix Canada & Ontario Wine…the perfect pairing! Read More »
This vintage marks the third year of certified organic wines from Sperling Vineyards. Sperling Vineyards is British Columbia’s oldest heritage vineyard, and home of Canada’s leading organic and biodynamic winegrower Ann Sperling. Ann Sperling and her family are pioneers, first in the history of agriculture in the Kelowna region, and in both biodynamic and organic
The South African wine industry has been given authorization to export wines during the country’s current lockdown. Following intense lobbying of the South Africa government by an Industry Exporters Task Team, the Minister of Transport stated in a release yesterday, April 7: “During the lockdown period, the transportation of the wines and any other fresh
Good News: South Africa wine exports go-ahead during lockdown Read More »
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced a number of temporary measures to support local businesses in Ontario that have been significantly impacted by the spread of COVID-19. Effective immediately, licensed restaurants and bars in Ontario will be allowed to sell alcohol with food takeout and delivery orders between the hours of
The Mundus Vini wine awards are held in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, in the heart of the Palatinate region in the Pfalz, south of Frankfurt every spring. 268 wine experts from 54 countries gathered at the 6-day tasting in February to blind taste and assess around 7500 wines from 45 countries. Jenny Ratcliffe-Wright, Cape Wine
26th Grand International Wine Awards Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2020 Read More »
What’s wrong with selling wine in a can? It was not too long ago when traditionalists thought screw caps on wine bottles were a total outrage to an industry cloaked in tradition. And look at us now; twisting that screw cap with glee and patting ourselves on the back that the screw cap invention protected
Wine in a Can. I’m a Fan! Read More »
South African wines are known globally for many things: wide range of styles; diversity of climate and geography; unique varietals; transition between the old and the new world. But not many people know the Cape Winelands are located in the Cape Floral Kingdom, a world heritage site, one of six plant kingdoms in the world,
The South African wine industry commits to sustainability Read More »
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