The Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard Cabernet Rosé is another one of my favourite Rosés for fall. This wine is just as beautiful as the gorgeous Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery that sits beneath the Niagara Peninsula in the Beamsville Bench. Made with Cabernet Franc grapes, the Peninsula Ridge Rosé is a medium-bodied dry wine. It's bursting … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyard Cabernet Rosé
There is no better place to be in the fall than Prince Edward County! This is my second fall season in the County and I would not want to be any where else in the world. The bright foliage, harvest foods, quaint towns and seasonal drinks all combine for a truly magical time of year. … Continue reading Guide to a Festive Fall Weekend in Prince Edward County
Over the past month, the Cave Spring Rosé has quickly found it's way into my weekly wine rotation! It checks on my wine boxes - local, tasty, budget-friendly and pairs well with seasonal foods. Cave Spring Vineyard is a local Ontario winery located in the Beamsville Bench, Niagara. They have a reputation for crafting elegant … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Cave Spring Rosé
Autumn is officially here! I love drinking rosé in the fall and the Foreign Affair Amarosé is one of my favourites. The Foreign Affair is an Ontario winery in the Vineland area of the Niagara Peninsula. Their wines are amazing, but especially the Amarosé for the fall. Let's start with the appearance - the beautiful … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Foreign Affair Amarosé 2019
Fall for me always begins the Tuesday after labour day. So I'm drinking up this last weekend of summer! And I'm doing that with the Stanners 2017 Reserve Chardonnay. Stanners Vineyard in Prince Edward County is a family winery that really knows how to do Chardonnay! The 2017 Reserve Chardonnay has big bright flavours of … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Stanners 2017 Reserve Chardonnay
The Wayne Gretzky Estates Rosé is the perfect bottle of wine to end the summer with. It's seriously like an Ontario August summer day in a glass! Lets start with the beautiful light coral colour that reminds me of those pink summer sunsets. On the nose you'll smell everything that's wonderful about Ontario in August … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Wayne Gretzky Estates Rosé 2019
It's more important than ever to support local wineries right now. With so many options here in Ontario, buying and drinking local wine is not difficult! But sometimes the price tag on local wines can be a bit too much for a girl on a budget. Trust me, I hear you! So I've compiled a … Continue reading Girl on a Budget: 14 Ontario Wines Under $14
It's always exciting when Lola gets a new friend, especially when it's fun and bubbly! The new Pelee Island Lola Nero is a sparkling red wine that I think everyone is going to LOVE! The Lola Nero is a beautiful garnet colour with the prettiest frothy bubbles. And it has all the great flavours of … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Pelee Island LOLA Nero
This is the first time since March that my wine of the week is not a local Ontario pick. But I had to make an exception for this one. I know you all love a good budget friendly Rosé just as much as I do! The Toro Bravo Rosé is a Spanish wine made from … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Toro Bravo Garnacha Shiraz Rosado
Summer is finally here, and while it may look a bit different this year, there's still lots to smile about! Including this week's wine, the Gravelhill Vineyards Smiling Girl Pinot Gris. Gravelhill Vineyards is a small family winery in Prince Edward County. I first visited their wonderfully welcoming and friendly tasting room a few years … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Gravelhill Smiling Girl Pinot Gris
