Lets be honest, November is a great month for saving. Being a Girl on a Budget this month will definitely pay off when all the holiday events and spending start in December! While I'm always promoting local Ontario wines, I do realize that they can come at a price. Due to several factors, including smaller … Continue reading Girl on a Budget: Ontario Wines Under $13
It was a California Zinfandel that first turned me onto red wine. Dancing Bull to be exact. And I've been drinking Zins ever since - you never forget your first love! I was lucky enough to get to visit Napa and Sonoma in 2017 and had the opportunity to drink some great Zinfandels right from … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Lake Sonoma Zinfandel
October was a crazy busy month! So this week I'm catching up and starting a bit of prep for Christmas. See what I've been reading, shopping for and getting inspiration from this week. Life au Lait new online magazine about all things Prince Edward County. Just launched yesterday and has come amazing content. Can't wait … Continue reading Friday Favourites
November can be an awkward month...Halloween is over and it's a little too early for Christmas. Luckily, there's lots going on in Ontario Wine Country to keep you busy! From paint nights to harvest celebrations and bog tours, you will have a fun time sipping your way through the month. Wineries NOTL Taste the Season … Continue reading November Wine Happenings
November is officially upon us, and with that brings the cold weather. Most people, myself included, are looking for a deep red wine to warm them up on the couch after a chilly commute home from work. Amarone is what we're looking for! If you're not familiar with Amarone, it's a red wine from the … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Negrar Amarone Classico
Happy HalloWINE! One of the most popular activities tonight is watching scary movies. I'll be out at the Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast show, but most people will be enjoying their scary movie from the couch. I love those cozy fall nights in, and October 31st is the best time to do it. Over … Continue reading Scary Movie Night
It is Hallows eve! Only two days left to pack in all the spookiness you can before the Halloween season is over. And Halloween sangria is the perfect way to add some wickedness to your October 31st. Whether you have a party to attend or plan to watch scary movies on the couch, this red … Continue reading Halloween Sangria
Only two more days until Halloween, so I'm excited to share my last spooky wine pick of the season. The dark veiled label of the Apothic Rosé reveals a light pink wine with strawberry, watermelon and raspberry flavours. This is a light-bodied dry Rosé that is dangerously easy to drink! It was a limited release at the … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Apothic Rosé
You probably have a Halloween party this weekend, so I've rounded up the spookiest wines to drink yourself, bring as a hostess gift and serve to guests. Happy HalloWINE! Honoro Vera Garnacha Apothic Rosé Casillero del Diablo Reserva Sauvignon Blanc Diabolica Red Ghost Pines Chardonnay Raven Conspiracy Deep Dark Red Cheers!~GDW
I've been to Prince Edward County (PEC) several times, but I had never visited Black Prince Winery until my last trip this past July. I don't know how I hadn't visited before! Black Prince is one of the oldest wineries in PEC and produces award winning wines. On the Black Prince property is the Tasting … Continue reading Wine Your Way Through PEC: Black Prince Winery
