Wine 101: Allergic to Sulfites?
Wine allergies and intolerances are topics that I don't pretend to know much about, but hear discussed in a restaurant on a regular basis. Some people can suffer from headaches,...
Wine 101: The Skinny on Grape Skins
On the surface, it seems simple enough — red wine is made from red grapes, and white wine is made from white grapes. Except actually, red wine is made from...
Wine 101: Finding Wine Faults, Part 2
Back in September, I’d posted a piece on wine faults. While this initially sounds boring or academic, the ability to discern if your wine is having, er, ‘issues’, simply takes...
Wine 101: Wine Cellaring Conditions
Where do you keep your wine while it's waiting to be drunk? Maybe it's in your closet with your socks, or under the stairs, or maybe you have a custom...
Wine 101: Wine Hacks
As someone who not only writes about, but works in the wine industry, there are certain wine-related tips and tricks that are second nature to me. It’s when I’ll mention...
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...