All American? No wait, Italian? Sorry, Croatian! Zinfandel is a grape that has travelled the world and picked up a couple of aliases along the way. This grape is known for its ability to make a range of wine styles, from lighter and more medium body productions to a fuller
Prosecco Day is fast approaching, on August 13th, and who doesn’t need a sparkling wine holiday? Wine holidays might not be the most needed to get you into the libation pouring mood, but it is a great excuse. Not to mention the perfect timing to dive into a wine style
A big name in wine, you have most certainly seen the wines of Masi Agricola before. They are a staple on LCBO and wine store shelves across the country. Iconic with their circular art-déco style label and all caps MASI insignia. The winery has deep roots in the famed Amarone region of
Many of us have delicious memories of strawberries – looking back, the nostalgia of family strawberry-picking is still a vivid memory for me. But fully embodying the superfruit title, California strawberries are more than just delicious. Seriously, these heart-shaped berries are one of the healthiest fresh fruits on earth. Energy-boosting
Rosé, a wine style that ranges from fun to serious in the world of wine, has deep roots in our collective drinking culture. Some of the first wines ever recorded in history were Rosés, although a far cry from the Rosé wines we can find at wine stores today. From
Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming, and the earth is turning as we get closer to the glorious months of summer. This change in the season is prime-time for exploring more of what the wine world offers. Rather than sticking to the same old favourites, changing up the
The Secret Is Out and Lugana Is In! Sitting on the southern shores of Lake Garda, the wine region of Lugana is known for its stellar white wines made from the grape Turbiana. A true expression of what this grape can do, the wines of Lugana put Turbiana on show,
Terroir, intention, traditions, technique and 100% Blue Agave. I bet you thought, wine, there for a second. But it is not surprising to think that other libations can have just as much terroir, intention, traditions, and technique as wine does – Tequila is undoubtedly one of them!
Understanding Vegan Wines | From Vineyard to Glass with Querciabella While wine is essentially fermented grapes and yeast it might be a shock to learn that not all wines a vegan. The years of wine just being about fermented grapes changed long ago. There are so many steps in the
When in Rome, drink wine as the Romans do. And hey, if you are not in Rome, you should fill your glass with the wines Romans drink. Casale del Giglio is a winery that has become synonymous with the modern-day wine culture of the Eternal City. The perfect wine to
WHAT DOES VINTAGE HAVE TO DO WITH IT? Wine is a time capsule in a bottle. Year after year, people worldwide are bottling up fermented grape juice and creating a unique snapshot of the year in the process. There is no other man-made product on this earth that provides the
The holidays are only complete with a great wine pairing, and while selecting bottles to complement all the celebratory moments might seem daunting, there is no need to fuss. From party time to gifting time, mealtimes and sparkling moments, there is a bevy of wines for every occasion. While some
From Then Till Now | Chablis Across Vintages What Does Vintage Have To Do With It? Wine is a time capsule in a bottle. Year after year, people worldwide are bottling up fermented grape juice and creating a unique snapshot of the year in the process. There is no other
Classic And Unconventional Pairings with Chablis With a stellar 2020 vintage, why not get into more of what Chablis has to offer in terms of wine pairings. The 2020 vintage of Chablis has turned out to be a stand-out year. While winegrowers might have woke in the middle of the
Talking to my fellow friends in wine, I think that one of the most significant things to come out of 2020 for them was how to create a viable career outside of the restaurant. With restaurant shutdowns and employment in the lurch, diversifying is not a bad option. One answer
