All last weekend I was craving a crisp white wine with some body and richness to it. And I wanted that wine to be under $20 (hello holiday budget!). Essentially, I was looking for my new winter white wine. The Cave des Vignerons de Buxy Chardonnay was the perfect answer! This unoaked Chardonnay from Burgundy, … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Cave des Vignerons de Buxy Chardonnay
With this very chilly November weather we're having, I find myself craving Italian wines! Italian fresh light wines, like Prosecco and Pinot Grigio, are sure to brighten these short dark days. And rich bold reds, like Montepulciano and Primitivo, will warm the soul in no time. However, I know Italian wines can be a bit … Continue reading Girl on a Budget: 5 Delicious Italian Wines Under $15
The Trius 2018 Rosé tastes just has beautiful as it looks! The gorgeous rose gold leaf label caught my attention on Saturday, so I picked up a bottle to enjoy while I did my holiday decorating. I promptly went out the next day to get another few bottles! Made from Gamay Noir and Syrah grapes, … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Trius 2018 Rosé
This rabbit is anything but timid and quiet! The Waupoos Estates Winery Red Rabbit is a bold full-bodied Ontario red wine. It's made from a delicious grape combo of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Aged in oak, the Red Rabbit offers lots of rich and complex flavours. You'll taste cherry, … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Waupoos Estates Winery Red Rabbit
Happy HalloWINE! My two favourite things combined 🙂 Every year, this obviously requires me to throw a very special event. Since this is my first year in Prince Edward County, I thought that a County HalloWINE weekend event was most appropriate! So this past weekend, a bunch of witches gathered in the County for all … Continue reading All the Details From my HalloWINE Event
Could there be a more perfect wine for the Halloween season?! The Karlo Estates Three Witches is a white wine blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer. These three witches create an flavourful, dry and crisp wine that can be enjoyed at all of your various HalloWINE soirées! You'll find flavours of lemon and apple … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Karlo Estates Three Witches
The Inniskillin Pinot Noir Rosé truly is a wine of my weeks! I probably pick up a bottle once a week. I find it to be such a versatile wine that goes well with so many different foods and occasions. And I especially love it in the fall! The Inniskillin Pinot Noir Rosé is a … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Inniskillin Pinot Noir Rosé
There's no better way to celebrate the fall season than by popping a bottle of pink bubbly! And with it's orangey-pink colour, the Rosehall Run Pixie Sparkling Rosé is perfect for welcoming in the new month of October. Not to mention, the pixie on the label adds an appropriate touch of Halloween whimsy! The Rosehall … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Rosehall Run Pixie Sparkling Rosé
I know, I know...it seems completely out of left field to feature a Sauvignon Blanc in the fall. But that is exactly what Left Field wines is all about! Left Field embraces the unexpected, the weird and the wonderful. Like a Sauvignon Blanc in autumn! I had the opportunity to taste the Left Field Sauvignon … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Left Field Sauvignon Blanc
The Chateau St. Michelle 2018 Rosé is my new favourite wine for autumn. Trust me when I say to get yourself a bottle now while you can! There are limited quantities left at LCBO stores across the province. I picked up a bottle of the Chateau St. Michelle 2018 Rosé at random a couple weeks … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Chateau Ste. Michelle Rosé
