So there we have it – another year in the books for I4C. I made it down to the School of Cool, Flights of Chardonnay, and I found lunch at Leaning Post on Saturday. The event continues to deliver a world class experience. I needed to take a few days...
The beginning of May I was invited to visit the iYellow Loft to check out their new event space. I have always been a fan of the bus tours and events hosted at the iYellow wine cave on Queen St W. I was interested to see how the iYellow crew...
2011 Hinterland Sacrament – Winery – $55.00(probably) – ****½ – This is a 50/50 Chardonnay Pinot Noir blend that winemaker Jonas Newman has told me is a one-off from the 2011 harvest. Let’s hope that this isn’t as unique as he says because it’s damned good. The nose is bright...
Blue Mountain Gold Label Brut Sparkling – Vintages 206326 – $28.95 – **** – There is a nice bready note that climbs out of the glass. Granny Smith Apple and Lime follow the yeasty notes. When you take your first taste of this wine you’re greeted with bright notes of...
Great wine isn’t just about what it tastes like. It’s important to get the experience around it as well. As a writer I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to taste many great wines that I will simply refer to as “out of the budget”. I have tasted Dom...
When I went to France in November I flew Air France. I was fortunate enough to fly Business class for my trip to Paris. I was curious to see how Air France modeled their wine list especially after the stirs in social media about Air Canada (you can read my...
I was recently asked by a friend what Sparkling wine should I get for New Years… I have a sixty dollar budget. The great news about a sixty dollar budget is there are A LOT of options on what you can pick up. Champagne can get quite expensive. A bottle...
Over the holidays there is more to worry about than just figuring out what wines to serve at your own Christmas parties. Inevitably you will be invited to your friends house or even the boss may be throwing their own Christmas party. How do you figure out what exactly to...
2009 Featherstone Joy Premium Cuvée Sparkling Wine – Vintages 310334 – $34.95 – When does a $35 bottle of wine trump a $75 bottle? October 26, 2013. I had a chance to taste this wine next to a couple of very good Champagnes and it wasn’t even close. This could...
Pinot Noir is often referred to as “the Heartbreak Grape”. It is difficult to grow and to turn into wine, but it does well here in Ontario. I hope that no one has to worry about broken hearts on Valentine’s Day. The reason I have chosen Pinot Noir for February...
I love this time of the year. Nothing says the holidays quite like sitting down with family and friends sharing good food and of course great wine. I also love it because this is the time of year where Sparkling wine really gets a spotlight. There are many great sparkling...
