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Toronto Wine Event: Champagne and Chocolate – Yes Please! by Liz Palmer

Join us for our popular “Champagne Social’ and get some tips on pairing Champagne and chocolate from leading Champagne expert Liz Palmer. You will learn which Champagne styles pair with which type of chocolate, while sipping on a champagne cocktail. After a brief seminar, we will be pairing 2-3 champagne styles with various types of […]

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Wine Review: Pierre Amadieu Gigondas Le pas de L’Aigle, 2013

Varietal/s: Grenache, Syrah   Region: Gigondas, France Producer: Pierre Amadieu  Alcohol: 14.5% Character: Rich and intense Vintage: 2013 Pierre Amadieu Gigondas Le pas de L’Aigle has a deep ruby color; it exudes aromas of black raspberry, plum and spicecake; on the palate red and dark berry flavors, with some pepper notes are framed by supple tannins that

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Wine Review: Montecillo Crianza 2011

Varietals: Tempranillo (90%) and Graciano (10%) Region: Rioja, Spain Producer: Bodegas Montecillo SA Alcohol: 13.5% This deep ruby wine features medium woody, spicy and fruity aromas; on the palate are flavors of cedar, vanilla and sweet, jammy red and black fruits; fleshy tannins with long length. Suggested Food Pairing This is a versatile food wine. Enjoy with

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Wine Review: Lamberti Santepietre Pinot Grigio

Varietal: 85% Pinot grigio; 15% complementary grapes Region: Veneto, Italy Producer: Lamberti Alcohol: 12% Pale lemon hue; bouquet of delicate fruits and flowers with hits of honey; refreshing, well balanced with exotic fruits and apples on the palate precede a medium finish. Suggested Food Pairing Light hors-d’oeuvres, fish, cold white meats  liz-palmer.com – June 18,

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Wine Review: Bodega Norton 2014 Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) Region: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. Producer: Bodega Norton Alcohol: 13.6% Deep ruby-red in color; with aromas of blackberry and red pepper with hints of spice; dry with full body, balanced acidity and firm structure; ripe black fruit is enhanced by notes of vanilla and black pepper, with flavours lingering on

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Wine Review: Fleur Du Cap 2016 Bergkelder Selection Chardonnay

Varietal: Chardonnay (100%) Region: Western Cape, South Africa Producer: Bergkelder Ltd. Alcohol: 13.6% This lush offering is medium-bodied, brilliantly clear with light straw hues; boasts fresh citrus notes on the nose followed by hints of tropical fruit, revealing hints of oak and spice, which unveils right through on the taste; a beautiful balance between sweetness

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Liz Palmer is Guest Speaker at Charles Steven Trenholme’s Importing Wine, Beer, Spirit For Pleasure & Profit Seminar

[c attid=”5873″ aption id=”attachment_5873″ align=”alignleft” width=”2896″] Liz Palmer Wine Seminar Toronto [/caption] Liz Palmer attends Charles Steven Trenholme’s Importing Wine, Beer, Spirit for Pleasure & Profit Seminar on Saturday June 3th, 2017 (Toronto, Ontario as a guest speaker. Liz discusses her journey from wine journalist to award winning Author. She goes on to speak about

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ProWein 2017: Record Number of Exhibitors and Participants

With new record exhibitor and visitor participation, this year’s ProWein, International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits, impressively confirmed its status as the world’s most important business platform for the international wine and spirits sector. Over 6,500 exhibitors from more than 60 nations presented their creations to 58,500 trade visitors from 130 countries (2016: 55,700

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Vinexpo announces major New York exhibition March 5-6, 2018

Vinexpo New York will feature two days of business meetings, tastings, conferences, master classes and networking events. The leading international exhibition for wine and spirits professionals is bound for the U.S. with Vinexpo New York, March 5-6, 2018. Produced in association with Diversified Communications, the show is expected to host exhibitors from all wine-producing regions

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Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay 2015  – Wine Review

Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay 2015   Wine Review Lush tropical fruit integrated with some citrus notes. These flavors are carried through to the palate with some hints of vanilla spice to round out the long, lingering finish. Recommended Food Pairings: White meats, brie, goat cheese, parmesan, butter and cream sauces. Notes: America’s #1 selling Chardonnay

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