I love a good refresh when a new season begins! As we welcomed in spring this week, I found myself eager to refresh my routine. This week's Friday Favourites are all about new foods, wines and activities for spring. 8 Ways to Celebrate Spring With the Perfect Glass of Wine Incorporate wine into spring cleaning … Continue reading Friday Favourites
I am so excited for the first day of Spring this week! While it may not feel very much like Spring outside, the wine pick of the week is certainly going to taste like spring. The Wine of the Week is the Susana Balbo Crios Torrontés. Torrontés is a white grape from Argentina. Torrontés is … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Crios Torrontés
Happy Friday! As we sprang forward this week, spirits seemed to rise and excitement build for all things spring. This week's Friday Favourites is all about looking ahead to the quickly approaching spring entertaining season. How to Keep All That Party Booze Cold—Without Using Your Fridge Useful wine storage ideas for small condo dwellers that … Continue reading Friday Favourites
The Grange of Prince Edward is one of my favourite wineries in Prince Edward County, Ontario. As you turn off the road and drive (or preferably bike) up the long driveway, you are met with the most picturesque country scene. Tall mature trees open up to a little pond sitting in front of a beautifully … Continue reading Ontario Winery Guide: The Grange of Prince Edward
I am so ready for the spring! While the weather is still cold here in Ontario, last week I found myself looking for some spring inspiration. I started packing away my thick sweaters, bought some tulips and opened a pretty bottle of Rosé. The Domaine des Nugues Beaujolais-Villages Rosé stood out to me at the … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Domaine des Nugues Beaujolais-Villages Rosé
While we're at the end of the winter season, it is still below 0 weather in Canada. And with cold weather brings red wine! After a chilly commute home most of us can't wait to pour a large glass of red wine, like a Cabernet Sauvignon. But all those après work glasses of Cab can … Continue reading Girl on a Budget: Cabernet Sauvignon Under $10
I usually try to pick a wine of the week that's available at the LCBO, but I had to make an exception for this week's wine. Last weekend I visited the Grange of Prince Edward Winery in Prince Edward County and tasted their Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Franc red wine grape that's usually used in a … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Grange of Prince Edward Cabernet Franc
As we go into the fourth month of winter, March can get a little depressing. But thankfully there are lots of fun events happening throughout Ontario wine country to make March more enjoyable. It's also the last month to really enjoy those truly Canadian winter wine experiences! Hope to see you out and about in … Continue reading March Wine Happenings
If any wine is going to turn you into a Merlot lover, it's going to be the Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Merlot. This Merlot is a full-bodied red wine with ripe fruit flavours of blackberry, raspberry and cherry. It then finishes smoothly with notes of mocha, cocoa and vanilla. The Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Merlot is available … Continue reading You Had me at Merlot: Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Merlot
The Konzelmann Merlot will easily woo you with it's elegant, gentle and smooth characteristics. You can't help but fall for the velvety flavours of pomegranate, cherry and vanilla with a touch of liquorice. The Konzelmann Merlot is a medium-bodied red wine with low tannins and good acidic structure. And it's great for food pairing! From … Continue reading You Had me at Merlot: Konzelmann Merlot
