At my Rosé all Holiday party last weekend, the Sandbanks Rosé definitely won the most popular vote. Most people had seen the Sandbanks Rosé at the LCBO, but never actually tried it. And everyone was delightfully surprised! The Sandbanks Rosé is made with Vidal, Gamay, Pinot Noir and Muscat Blanc. This rosy pink wine is … Continue reading 12 Days of Rosé: Sandbanks Rosé
I'm so excited to start the 12 Days of Rosé! From now until Christmas I will be counting down my favourite Ontario VQA rosés that are perfect for the holiday season. Many think that rosé is a summer wine, but I can't wait to show you how well it pairs with Christmas festivities. Get ready … Continue reading 12 Days of Rosé: Rosewood Pinot Rosé
The LOLA Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon is Pelee Island's newest LOLA vintage. We all love the LOLA sparkling rosé, and the Cab Franc Cab Sauv is just as good! It has aromas and flavours of cherry, currant, plum, vanilla and cedar. The most perfect flavour combination for the holiday season! It's a dry medium bodied … Continue reading Wine of the Week: LOLA Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon
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
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
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
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
If you’re not familiar with Oktoberfest, it's the world’s largest beer festival held annually since 1810 in Munich, Germany. Every fall people gather together in Germany, or Kitchener-Waterloo in Canada, to celebrate all things German and beer. So what does one do if they don't like beer? You celebrate all things German and WINE! Oktoberfest … Continue reading Oktoberfest for the Wino
I don't know about you, but I'm always put in charge of the wine for holiday dinners. One mash potato mishap and I'm banned from food prep forever! That's fine though, pairing the wine with dinner is just as important of a role. And I take this role very seriously! This year I have quite … Continue reading What I’m Drinking for Thanksgiving Dinner
There are lots of fun wine events happening throughout Ontario wine country during the month of October. From Halloween candy pairing to fall craft nights and murder mystery parties....there is no shortage of wine happenings! If you enjoy wine and the fall season, you are in for a treat this month. I'm sure you will … Continue reading October Wine Happenings
