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.

Blaufränkisch (pronounced "blahw-frank-ish") is a red wine grape variety with deep roots in Central Europe, especially Austria and Hungary. This grape is known for producing versatile red wines, with an incredible profile on the palate

In the video below, you’ll find a detailed yet straightforward comparison of Syrah vs Shiraz, covering origins, flavour profiles, vineyard influences, and winemaking styles.

This video walks you through why Pinot Noir is the wine to beat when it comes to one-pot rice dish wine pairings!

País is a little-known but mighty grape found proudly mainly in Chile. While this grape may be unfamiliar to the everyday wine drinker, it

The Frogpond Farm Organic Gamay Noir 2019 exemplifies the winery’s commitment to producing authentic, high-quality wines

it is often overlooked for its more widely known counterparts for consumers, leading it to be more used as a blending grape versus a single

The 2022 Marynissen Cabernet Franc is an easy to drink red wine that will show its pairing versatility, very early on the palate.

Read more on why serving red wine at room temperature is completely wrong. Get the right serving temperatures here.

The 2019 Verraco Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon is a standout example of Monterey County winemaking.

The Stift Klosterneuburg Zweigelt, 2022, is a gorgeous ruby colour. On the nose, that Zweigelt red fruit and pepper notes are apparent,

Mencía, pronounced "men-thee-ah," is a captivating red grape variety that has recently emerged from relative obscurity to become a favourite

On the palate, the HER Shiraz 2022 delivers a well-rounded taste experience, balancing fruitiness with subtle spicy notes that linger.

Syrah is a red grape variety that originates from the Rhône Valley in southeastern France. It is known for producing rich, full-bodied wines

Today's wine find is the Cuatro Rayas Tempranillo 2021, a near full-bodied and juicy wine that does well on its own or with food.

the Nebbiolo grape, it is known for its complex flavours and remarkable aging potential. On the palate, you can expect an array of flavours,

The Soito Taleiga Tinto 2018 is a red wine blend of Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz and the Jaen (Mencia) grape. On the nose, bla

The Lavradores de Feitoria Três Bagos Reserva Tinto 2016 is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo). These gr

Today's wine find takes us to France, in the Rhône with Château Saint-Cyrgues 2022. This lovely Syrah blend will have you feeling as though

When it comes to the wines, however, I generally let the holiday theme guide my selections, hence the Canada Day Backyard Wines list below.