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
By the Glass at Home Peruse any restaurant wine list, and I am sure you will notice the By The Glass selections. These are wines that restaurants choose to inspire new tastes, incorporate some tried and true wines into your evening, and provide choices that won’t break the bank. When
Blind tasting can really seem like magic, but it is a skill that anyone can harness. So if you are ready to pour yourself a couple of extra glasses following along as Sommelier Renée Sferrazza decodes blind tasting.
Break Out of the ABC Rule – Chablis is a Different Side of Chardonnay “I’m not a big fan of Chardonnay.” “I would love a glass of wine, as long as it’s not Chardonnay.” “Oh, all you have is Chardonnay?” “Anything BUT Chardonnay, please.” “Oh, you have Chablis? I’ll take
Decoding Blind Tasting Blind tasting wine is one of those skills that seems to leave people speechless. With the dawn of the Somm documentary series by Jason Wise released in 2012, the general public got a look into what it takes to pass one of the most challenging tests in
Celebrating Black Voices in Ontario Food and Wine Food and wine are both vehicles of culture and expression. They both deliver the human aspect of terroir, that sense of place, on the plate and in the glass. So let’s experience every narrative we can! This past year has seen a
Here we look deep into the world of wine and pull out all the useful information that you can bring into your own wine journey. Wine is pleasure, wine is beauty, wine is simple yet complex. There are so many sides to the world of wine. Follow me, Renée Sferrazza,
Everyone has their go-to wine, that tried and true that’s never a letdown. However, there are thousands of different grapes and a multitude of styles made around the world. From both warm and cool climates and produced in an array of varying winemaking practises, no matter if you are a
The past couple of months at home have had ups and downs. It is hard not to admit that I miss going out to my favourite spots for a glass of wine that I don’t have in my cellar paired with a meal I love. On the flip side, it
