All of this cold weather in Ontario has me craving for summer flavours. So this week's wine is the Tawse Sketches of Niagara Rosé. This Ontario is fresh, vibrant and filled with summery flavours! It's a dry wine with lively acidity and flavours of raspberry and grapefruit. The Tawse Sketches line of wines is exclusively … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Tawse Sketches of Niagara Rosé
We are in mid-winter here in Ontario, so soup is on the menu! And there's nothing better on a cold night than a warm bowl of soup and large glass of wine. But pairing soup and wine can be tricky - there are a lot of different elements at play. So, I've rounded up some … Continue reading Wine to Pair with Soup
It might be cold outside and all you want to do is cuddle up on the couch, but there are so many fun wine events happening in Ontario wine country! From big events like the Niagara Icewine Festival and Twenty Valley Winter Winefest to smaller events like the snowshoe tour at Coffin Ridge and Henry … Continue reading January Wine Happenings
New year, new wine! If you're looking for a new red, then this week's wine is for you. The 13th Street Red Palette is an Ontario wine from Niagara's Twenty Valley. It's made from 53% Cabernet Franc and 37%. This grape blend gives the Red Palette a medium body with soft tannins and balanced structure. … Continue reading Wine of the Week: 13th Street Red Palette
Toast to the New Year with Ontario sparkling wine! Ontario wine country has some great bubbly that will be perfect for ringing in 2019. Sparkle bright this new year's eve with one of my favourite Ontario bottles. Happy New Year! Henry Of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Rosé Brut VQA Lily Sparkling Rosé VQA Fresh Sparkling Rosé … Continue reading Toast to the New Year with Ontario Sparkling Wine
If you have someone in your life that loves everything bubbly, then this gift guide is for you. I've listed for you the most sparkliest of items the champagne lover could want! From flute glasses to prosecco pong and sabres, the one who loves all things bubbly will be sparkling through into the new year … Continue reading Gift Guide for the One Who Loves All Things Bubbly
I don't have much of a sweet tooth, so when I first tried my girlfriend's savoury Christmas cookie I was hooked! These parmesan cheddar cookies are almost like mini biscuits - pairing perfectly with a dry bubbly. Doesn't get much better than that! Well, until your friend bakes them using wine cookie cutters! Highly recommended. … Continue reading Savoury Christmas Cookie…that pairs perfectly with bubbly!
On the 6th Day of Rosé Girl Drinks Wine gives to you, the 13th Street Pink Palette Rosé. The Pink Palette is your Rosé for barbeque over the holidays! Made from Cabernet Franc, this vivid pink wine has bright flavours cherry, exotic spice and a hint of pepper. It's a dry Rosé with big flavours … Continue reading 12 Days of Rosé: 13th Street Pink Palette Rosé
On the 5th Day of Rosé Girl Drinks Wine gives to you, the Pelee Isalnd LOLA Blush. This gently sparkling Rosé wine from Pelee Island Winery has become very popular over the past year! Everyone, including myself, love the pretty flavours of strawberry and orange, the slight bubbliness, and versatility with lots of foods. Made … Continue reading 12 Days of Rosé: Pelee Island LOLA Blush
We are about to enter the busiest two weekends for Christmas parties. And that means lots of wine to gift! It can definitely be difficult to know what wine to gift the hostess - what type, region and varietal do they like!? That's why I have a few go-to wines that I love to give … Continue reading My Favourite Wines to Gift
