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
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
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
The Traynor Sauvignon Blanc is one of the first bottles of wine I purchased from Prince Edward County when I visited several years ago. I picked up a bottle of the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc last month, and remembered just how delicious it is. Needless to say, the Traynor Sauvignon Blanc has been on my weekly … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Traynor Sauvignon Blanc
Right now I'm looking for wines that are local, food friendly and well priced. The Rosehall Run Liberated Unoaked Chardonnay checks all those boxes. Rosehall Run is a minimal intervention winery in Prince Edward County that specializes in terroir driven wines. The Liberated Chardonnay is unoaked, meaning it does not have any of those rich … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Rosehall Run Liberated Chardonnay
I got back from Colombia a few days ago and I'm experiencing a bit of tropical heat withdrawal. As I look out the window onto the 5 inches of snow and frozen lake, it seems pretty clear that we'll not be getting hot temps anytime soon in Canada! So, I will escape back to summer … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Las Mulas Sauvignon Blanc Reserva Organic
All last weekend I was craving a crisp white wine with some body and richness to it. And I wanted that wine to be under $20 (hello holiday budget!). Essentially, I was looking for my new winter white wine. The Cave des Vignerons de Buxy Chardonnay was the perfect answer! This unoaked Chardonnay from Burgundy, … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Cave des Vignerons de Buxy Chardonnay
Could there be a more perfect wine for the Halloween season?! The Karlo Estates Three Witches is a white wine blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer. These three witches create an flavourful, dry and crisp wine that can be enjoyed at all of your various HalloWINE soirées! You'll find flavours of lemon and apple … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Karlo Estates Three Witches
I know, I know...it seems completely out of left field to feature a Sauvignon Blanc in the fall. But that is exactly what Left Field wines is all about! Left Field embraces the unexpected, the weird and the wonderful. Like a Sauvignon Blanc in autumn! I had the opportunity to taste the Left Field Sauvignon … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Left Field Sauvignon Blanc
Serenity now, serenity now...I don't know about you, but as the summer comes to a close I am definitely looking for a bit of serenity! Don't get me wrong, I loved being able to host friends and family this whole summer at our new house in the Prince Edward County. But, after two months of … Continue reading Wine of the Week: Serenity Sauvignon Blanc
