With Malbec World Day just around the corner all eyes of the wine world will be turned to Argentina. Although, Malbec did put Argentina on the world wine map, they are also known for many other grape varieties as well. Including one of my faves, Cabernet Sauvignon. My wine pick this week in celebration is […]
Malbec World Day just around the corner, April 17th, 2015. So I decided to go with the Malbec, one of my faves. I truly enjoy this varietal especially when it delivers like this one. Fabre Montmayou Gran Reserva LCBO Vintages 279802 – $22.95 per bottle The producer is Fabre Montmayou Winery & Vineyards, the wine, […]
The 5th annual Malbec World Day is coming up April 17th There will be tons of tastings, events and parties going on all over the globe, all devoted to this luscious, deep coloured, spicily rich very popular now…red grape. Yes, we said desert, albeit a desert that sits at the foot of the stunning Andes […]
This is such an exciting time here in our wine country, the 2nd annual Niagara Integrated Film Festival, otherwise known as NIFF is kicking off June 18th -21st. We’ll be welcoming hundreds of excited wine,food and film buffs from around the world! Over 50 films will be premiering and the Niagara region will be awash […]
Dear Wine Ladies, How does one know whether a Champagne is dry, off dry or sweet? The terms on the bottles seem very confusing. We prefer Champagnes that are sweeter. Last week we were told to select a Champagne labelled demi-sec or doux, doesn’t that mean off-dry? Liz Boston Dear Liz, Thanks for your question, […]
Coming up on today’s show… one of our Fabulous Finds For Foodies we just recently discovered in Las Vegas! The restaurant is Aureole, located in the Mandalay Bay resort.It is part of the incredible Charlie Palmer Group, a two time Michelin Star recipient and Wine Spectator Grand Award winner for its wine list every year […]
On our recent trip to Las Vegas we discovered our latest Fabulous Finds For Foodies. The restaurant is Aureole, located in the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort.It is part of the incredible Charlie Palmer Group, a two time Michelin Star recipient and Wine Spectator Grand Award winner for its wine list every year since 1999! […]
On our recent trip to Las Vegas we discovered our latest Fabulous Finds For Foodies. The restaurant is Aureole, located in the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort.It is part of the incredible Charlie Palmer Group, a two time Michelin Star recipient and Wine Spectator Grand Award winner for its wine list every year since 1999! […]
The afternoon soared with fine wine, awesome food and incredible music. We attended the Wine Rock Ravenswood Experience in Toronto at the cool venue 99 Sudbury. Attending was Joel Peterson, rebel winemaker, and reputed “Godfather of “Zin” (Zinfandel). Founder of Sonoma Valley’s Ravenswood winery treated us to a fabulous line up of his award winning […]