When you see the VQA designation on a bottle of wine it means that 100% of the grapes have been grown in Ontario. Some wineries have taken the idea of Canadian wine to the next level. Most people don’t give a second thought to the actual process of making wine. ...
Get Fresh in the Valley starts this weekend! This is my favorite wine event of the year and I am always looking forward to it. You get wine and you get food matched up at 24 different wineries. Tickets available here: https://www.20valley.ca/page/store . You also get Recipe cards at each of the...
April 16 is World Malbec Day! You have the opportunity to sample wines from Argentina at Roy Thomson Hall in an event that has been celebrated in over 40 countries. Tickets are $65 a person and can be found here: www.vintages.com/malbecday Why am I talking about Malbec day? Every week...
2010 Rosewood Natalie’s Sussreserve Riesling – Vintages 258806 – $14.95 – If you are one of those people who say they don’t like sweet wines, I have a challenge for you … try this one! There is nothing wrong with a little sugar left in the bottle as long as...
2010 Cave Spring Chardonnay Musqué – VINTAGES 246579 – $15.95 – Musqué just feels like spring. Aromas of wildflowers that fill your nose to the point where you can close your eyes and picture yourself in a beautiful spring field. Flavours on this wine lean towards citrus with flavours that...
2010 Stoney Ridge Excellence Chardonnay – VINTAGES 254243 – $24.95 – If you are reading this and live in midtown Toronto you will want to write down the Vintages number (254243) and get the LCBO before I DO because there is a good change I will buy every bottle they...
2011 Stoney Ridge Pinot Noir – LCBO 156125 – $13.95 – This is easily the best Ontario Pinot Noir for the price. Most cheaper Ontario Pinot Noirs are loaded with heavy earth flavours that can make them difficult to approach. This wine is fruit forward and very (VERY) easy drinking. ...
2011 Tawse Gamay Noir – Vintages 322545 – $18.95 – Gamay is an interesting grape … most serious wine fans don’t pay a lot of attention to it unless it’s the Nouveau release. I have friends in France who will give you a hard time if you’re caught with a...
Last week was the Canadian International Auto Show, attended by many people who are excited to see what has changed with their favorite models of car or to see what new vehicles are ready to hit the road by their favorite manufacturer. I, on the other hand, keep busy looking...
It is Oscar weekend! Something I am certainly looking forward to having caught all 9 of the best picture nominees (not that I’m bragging). Here are a couple of easy drinking crowd pleasing wines to serve for you Oscar party! Focus this week are on wines that will pair well...
2011 Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling – VINTAGES 080234 – $16.95 – This wine is fantastic, a great balance of a touch of sweetness and acidity makes this very easy to drink. Strong flavours of Peach and Lemon. Easy to pair with a variety of foods thanks to the acidity. Pick...
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...
