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Toasting to Trailblazers: Madame Louise Pommery and Women in Wine This Holiday Season

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During the holiday season, as we celebrate and toast to good times, it is important to remember the remarkable women who have paved the way in the wine industry. These trailblazers have influenced the world of wine and left an indelible mark on history. Let’s take a moment to honour and celebrate them. One such […]

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Wine Review: Louis Pommery NV Brut Sparkling – California

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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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LCBO ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF A LANDMARK STORE IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO

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LCBO is welcoming it’s newest addition to its retail store network. The King and Spadina store is relocating two blocks south to 49 Spadina Ave. – Clarence Square. The 22,000 square foot store includes 13,935 square feet of retail selling space. Housed on the main floor of the Steele Briggs Seed Company building, a Toronto

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Moët Hennessy partners with LCBO to create exclusive experiences

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Moët Hennessy Canada announced today the launch of the Luxury Discovery Suite, the first dedicated luxury champagnes, wines, and spirits shopping pop-up experience of its kind. Created in collaboration with the LCBO, this exceptional pop-up experience will be located at the Summerhill location from November 14th to December 8th, 2018. Accessible to LCBO customers, the

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2014 Kendall-Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon “Vintner’s Reserve”

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“This lush, round and rich vintage is back by popular demand!” Vintage: 2014 Varietal: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot & 1% Malbec Bottle size: 750 ml Region: Sonoma County State or country: CA/USA Price: $27.95 [Canadian] Available: In Ontario, Vintages # 331603 Review date: March 17, 2018 Review: This dark ruby wine has aromas of lush

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Wine Review: La Crema Sonoma Coast 2015 Pinot Noir

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Varietal: Pinot Noir (100%? Region: Sonoma Coast Producer: La Crema Winery Alcohol: 13.9% This wine exhibits a deep ruby color with promising aromas of red cherry, blackberry and red pepper with some hints of spice; in the mouth, it offers multi-layers flavors of berries, plums,

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Wine Review: La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2014

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90/100 This is an impressive wine at price and production level; a great go-to for many occasions. This pinot noir delivers aromas of earthy notes, wild strawberry, with hints of red plum and rose petals, around a light, bright core; while remaining soft and smooth in texture and intensity; finishing with flavors of cherry, cola,

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Let’s Celebrate the Reinheitsgebot this summer with Radeberger Pilsner — Prost!

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The German beer “purity law” known as the Reinheitsgebot was introduced in 1516 by Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria. This decree allows for only hops, barley, water, and later yeast was introduced. The Reinheitsgebot turns 500 this year. An excerpt from an article History of German Brewing by Karl J. Eden, published in Zymurgy

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LCBO ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

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LCBO’s Chair Edward Waitzer announced this week the appointment of Dr. George Soleas PhD to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the LCBO. “Dr. Soleas has successfully led many aspects of LCBO’s operations and built strong working relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders. At a time when LCBO faces significant opportunities

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The 13th Edition of Anteprima Amarone – Verona

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The 13th Edition of Anteprima Amarone was held in Verona on January 30 and 31st when 74 producers revealed their wines from the 2012 harvest to international press, industry insiders and general public. This preview was promoted by the Consortium of Valpolicella and was held at the beautiful historical Palazzo della Gran Guardia, Verona. In

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Toasting to Trailblazers: Madame Louise Pommery and Women in Wine This Holiday Season

Wine Review: Louis Pommery NV Brut Sparkling – California

LCBO ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF A LANDMARK STORE IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO

Moët Hennessy partners with LCBO to create exclusive experiences

2014 Kendall-Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon “Vintner’s Reserve”

Wine Review: La Crema Sonoma Coast 2015 Pinot Noir

Wine Review: La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2014

Let’s Celebrate the Reinheitsgebot this summer with Radeberger Pilsner — Prost!

LCBO ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

The 13th Edition of Anteprima Amarone – Verona

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