Wine 101: The Freshness Factor
Between wines featured on this website and stuff I’m tasting for my Winnipeg Free Press column, I probably have more bottles of wine on the go than your typical consumer....
Wine 101: Roll Out The Barrel
If you’ve ever visited a winery, you’ll know there’s plenty of farm equipment on hand: tanks, hoses, tractors, boots, sinks, and so forth. But the one component you won’t find...
Wine 101: Resveratrol
People who drink too much, myself included, tend to champion any study or article that points out the merits of their indulgence. We all know that moderation is key to...
Wine 101: On Wine Awards
Just a week ago I spent three days at British Columbia’s Naramata Heritage Inn as one of nine judges for the BC Wine Awards. I never bother sharing how exhausting...
Wine 101: Finding Wine Faults
We’ve all been there. Whether you’re excited to open a wine you haven’t tried before or, well, you just need it at the end of a long day, you pull...
Wine 101: Wine Myths Debunked!
I’ve been around British Columbia wine country over the last couple of days, and I’ve found myself taking note of the many myths about wine that one overhears around tasting...
Wine 101: Basics in Grape Pronunciation
So you've read the wine list and decided on a glass; say it's something you've never tried before — you're feeling adventurous (good for you). Then it comes time to...
Wine 101: Top Ten Wine Books You Need To Read
A question I get asked on a regular basis goes something like this: I want to learn more about wine on my own, what book should I buy? This is...