Wine 101
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My Wine Canada Wine Club Feature: Two Sisters Vineyards
We are delighted to introduce the award-winning Two Sisters Vineyards as our featured winery for the month of February! This Niagara winery is committed to producing high-quality wines that give a sense of luxury with every sip. Surprise your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with a subscription to our wine club! Sign up for our wine club today and your valentine will receive a selection of incredible wines...
Keep ReadingPublished on: February 12, 2020 -
Wine 101: Craft Beer for Wine Fans
Anyone in the wine trade will tell you, there’s nothing better after a long session of wine tasting than a delicious, refreshing beer. Almost spa-like, it rejuvenates the palate wonderfully and, when necessary, allows you to keep the good times rolling. There are obvious differences and contrasts between wine and beer, but this post isn’t about the technical elements...
Keep ReadingPublished on: October 05, 2015 By: -
Wine 101: Wildfires & Wine
This summer, we've witnessed severe drought conditions and a glut of wildfires across North America. For many people, it's had a devastating effect, destroying homes and property, and even more tragically, a handful of people have lost their lives...
Keep ReadingPublished on: September 28, 2015 -
Wine 101: Cava
As I sip on a glass of Cava in the beautiful bay of Sitges in Catalonia, Spain, I am reminded how bubbles make me feel special. Yes, this setting is pretty magical, but regardless of where I am and what the day has been like, bubbles ALWAYS put a smile on my face...
Keep ReadingPublished on: September 21, 2015 -
Wine 101: Decanting Young Reds
Face it – fall’s right around the corner! As the temps start to creep lower, my wine-drinking preferences shift from pink/white/bubbly wine, back to bigger, heartier reds to take the chill off.
But if you find the rough, grippy tannins in some young reds to be a bit overpowering – especially if it’s a mid-range...
Keep ReadingPublished on: September 14, 2015 -
Wine 101: Busting Myths, Part 2
In continuation of my article ‘Busting Myths’ Part 1, I share more quick wine facts. Things you always wanted to know but you were too shy to ask..unless you happened to be seated beside a wine geek at a social gathering.
5) White before Red
Whites should always be served before reds, right...
Keep ReadingPublished on: September 07, 2015 -
Wine 101: Busting Myths, Part 1
Being a ‘wine expert’ at social gatherings can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. If you find yourself in a crowd where you barely know anyone, it can be a helpful tool. The moment people ask you what you do for a living and ‘wine’ is the answer, the questions start...
Keep ReadingPublished on: August 24, 2015Comments: 2 -
Top Wine Picks! 13th Street Winery
Every year on December 24, I like to celebrate with good friends who also work in the wine industry. One of the things us wine geeks like to do is blind tasting - it seems like we never get tired of it! Last year, someone brought a vibrant, structured and juicy white wine...
Keep ReadingPublished on: August 18, 2015 By:Comments: 2 -
Wine 101 — Wine, Weather and Song
Like many, my taste preferences when it comes to wine change with the weather. On hotter days I prefer white, pink or sparkling wine, while on cooler days I reach for the red. This past weekend I got a good lesson — a Wine 101 of my own, if you will — on how most people’s tastes...
Keep ReadingPublished on: August 17, 2015Comments: 1 -
Wine 101: On B.C. Pinot Noir
We’re just around the corner from the third annual B.C. Pinot Noir Celebration, happening Saturday, August 22 in the Okanagan Valley. So what’s the scoop with the Celebration? In their own words…...
Keep ReadingPublished on: August 10, 2015