Wine 101: Sparkling Wit & Wisdom
Well, we’ve almost arrived at New Year’s Eve when many of us will be popping the corks of Canadian sparkling wines, Spanish Cavas and French Champagnes (amongst others). I’ve assembled...
Wine 101: Where Does the Butter Come From?
I've had someone ask recently about 'buttery' wines and even though some readers may find the concept basic, this is, after all, Wine 101. When I hear of a wine...
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....