<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[BeverlyCrandonWine]]></title><description><![CDATA[BeverlyCrandonWine]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:03:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.beverlycrandon.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[All About Riesling]]></title><description><![CDATA[March 13th is International Riesling Day! To celebrate, we are doing a deep dive into its many expressions. ]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/all-about-riesling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">644ef14274bc3eec21b1dbcb</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Regions]]></category><category><![CDATA[White Wine]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:10:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_535bd09c4fde4f84bbb2db2c55855299~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LCBO Wine Find: 2023 Folklore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nyarai Cellars' 2023 Folklore is noteworthy sparkling wine crafted from Niagara grapes, and kissed by the blending hands of its winemaker, Steve Byfield. ]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/lcbo-wine-find-2023-folklore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682876dc3d8d9ecdaaedd2f3</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Finds]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sparkling Wine]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:56:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_d82bcf68b66c45c58cee145782cca5b1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Orange Wine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orange wine is one of those funky, fun styles that's blowing up right now. Think of it as white wine's rebellious cousin that hangs out with the reds.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/what-is-orange-wine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991dcb56ca9aa65a13cc8e1</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine 101]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Styles]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:01:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d2ea26418ef140a99dbec17682601549~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth About Pairing Wine with Chocolate ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though people talk about pairing wine with chocolate like it is a no-brainer or something everyone should be doing with ease, you should kno]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/the-truth-about-pairing-wine-with-chocolate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65c400ad7d65a1216e589901</guid><category><![CDATA[Food & Wine Pairing]]></category><category><![CDATA[What Pairs With]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:30:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9c76b65cb40e4800a430d3acffc1d448.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl Wines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ideas for your Super Bowl food fare pairing wines.  Are you thinking about serving nachos, pizza, wings, barbecue, chilli? Then read this...]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/super-bowl-wines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62030063dc21f7a3e26d6c0c</guid><category><![CDATA[Food & Wine Pairing]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:51:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e682b0576ba642efb903baf0d46f0afc.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LCBO Find: Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Pinot Noir from Errázuriz’s “Specialties” range leans into place first and grape second, which is exactly why it’s worth talking about.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/lcbo-find-errazuriz-aconcagua-costa-pinot-noir-2022</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6975004516ee2e05645d2c02</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Finds]]></category><category><![CDATA[Red Wine]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:17:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_9476d21ccb644ecabfcafd0051d3f9ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: The Difference Between Non-Alcoholic and Dealcoholized Wine]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to enjoying wine without the effects of alcohol, two terms often come up: non-alcoholic wine and dealcoholized wine. While they might seem interchangeable, they actually refer to different products]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/the-difference-between-non-alcoholic-and-dealcoholized-wine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68168dbe80e2422fe5191399</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine 101]]></category><category><![CDATA[Winemaking]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 01:04:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_34127f8254854bd8817916fa1107ee08~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_400,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How John June Lewis Bottled Freedom After WWII]]></title><description><![CDATA[the forgotten story of John June Lewis Sr., America's first Black winemaker post-Prohibition, who bottled freedom on 193 acres in Virginia despite Jim Crow barriers.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/how-john-june-lewis-bottled-freedom-after-wwii</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d005fd122d90ed967c91e</guid><category><![CDATA[Winemakers]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:46:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_4dfd797bbb524eb0a9a3e2060891e5f1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LCBO Find: Le Garenne Chenin Blanc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore Le Garenne Chenin Blanc, a vibrant Loire Valley white wine with bright orchard fruit, zesty acidity, and easygoing charm. Low in alcohol, long finish - a must try.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/lcbo-find-le-garenne-chenin-blanc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696bcfcc3e1bfbbaebfef94b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:37:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_5f6df015e77045079b6c732277a72ecc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 7 Wine Trends to Watch in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we toast goodbye to 2025's wild rides, the wine world is evolving faster than a pét-nat fizzing open. 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As a certified sommelier who's seen (and felt) it all, I'm here to debunk the myths and give you the real science in plain English, so you can sip smarter and wake up ready for round two.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/what-actually-gives-you-a-hangover</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6946bd9a6cebe7424b2ecd39</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Science]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:47:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_1deea5386c344ebc8acf33832ed0340e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Grapes 2026: Featuring Wines by Black Winemakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black History Month Event, Black Grapes is back. February 27, 2026. In the wine world, the term ‘black grapes’ describes the grapes that go into making red wine. On February 27th, however, we’re using the phrase to celebrate wines with contributions made by the black community.
]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/black-grapes-2026-featuring-wines-by-black-winemakers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67680732b5c5ec5e66d8f928</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:30:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_82b2a9069afa4882918b41389e6a8f0e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Top 9 Wine Trends of 2025 Wrapped Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[2025 was less about one “hot grape” and more about how, when, and why people drink wine. Consumers are drinking a little less overall but are trading up when they do open a bottle, and they are more curious, health-conscious, and climate-aware than five years ago.​ Below are the top 9 wine trends for 2025 wrapped up!]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/the-top-9-wine-trends-of-2025-wrapped-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693ca098c5a82c28b6087262</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine 101]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:38:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_afc56c8cc31c46eeabbec328b1a08736~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LCBO Find: Southbrook Triomphe Cabernet Franc 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Admittedly, one of the things I love the most about Loire Cabernet Franc is the earthy qualities (forest floor, damp leaves, mushroom, and borderline brettiness) presented amongst the ripe red fruit, made possible from very low intervention winemaking, and this is a parallel with Southbrook Winery.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/lcbo-find-southbrook-triomphe-cabernet-franc-2020</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692b8b5af3f1a13dbc73ff45</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Finds]]></category><category><![CDATA[Red Wine]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:13:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_032a76fb239249168689fa88f762218d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Train Your Palate for Wine Tasting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The below super-easy at-home experiment uses just one affordable bottle of dry red wine and stuff from your kitchen to unlock those mystery flavours. No sommelier skills required; it's like palate gym for beginners, and it'll have you spotting differences in your next glass like a pro!]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/how-to-train-your-palate-for-wine-tasting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692b8d9ece8000f2f4b9d150</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Tasting]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:53:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7344d527e2604acba1a73eda81d02f1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Find: Pra Otto Soave Classico 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among this wine's brightest stars is the Prà Otto Soave Classico, a beautifully balanced white that captures the true sense of Garganega grapes grown in Monteforte d'Alpone. I recently had the Prà Otto Soave Classico 2016]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/wine-find-pra-otto-soave-classico-2016</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691cd0be94197a139e718ebe</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Finds]]></category><category><![CDATA[White Wine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wineries]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:31:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_bd45b175a9114ab992c6764e60fb2709~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_167,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens At Harvest Time In Wine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvest time in the vineyard, also known as vintage, is one of the most exciting and critical times of the year for winemakers. 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This covers you if you've got a potluck dinner in mind, finicky...]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/thanksgiving-wine-choices-to-be-thankful-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">615f6b12b444840017e669c1</guid><category><![CDATA[Food & Wine Pairing]]></category><category><![CDATA[What Pairs With]]></category><category><![CDATA[Caribbean Food & Wine]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:13:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_1b14fc137f974f8498371e4dcc9c66d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LCBO Find: The Winery of Good Hope Mountainside Syrah 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Winery of Good Hope Mountainside Syrah 2024 is a refreshing and elegantly restrained Syrah sourced from two older, gravelly mountainside vineyards overlooking False Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/lcbo-find-the-winery-of-good-hope-mountainside-syrah-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e173d1fabe64c932f486d5</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Finds]]></category><category><![CDATA[Red Wine]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:08:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_872455b5de28419abefb7524a0513fbd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>