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LCBO find: Schild Estate Shiraz 2019
This wine is a blend of Shiraz grapes taken from the Schild Estate vineyards, with each parcel of land adding its own personality to the ble
Sep 15, 20222 min read


Cabernet Franc: a grape near and dear
Cabernet Franc is an aromatic, red berry, tomato, and herb kind of wine. One of its tell-tale signs is notes of bell pepper or jalapeno, dep
Sep 12, 20222 min read


Let's Raise a Glass of Chenin Blanc on June 18th.
On June 18th, the world will come together to celebrate Drink Chenin Blanc Day. Chenin is beloved mainly because of its versatility. Chenin
Jun 17, 20222 min read


LCBO Find: Garciarévalo Finca Tres Olmos Lias Verdejo 2020
LCBO Wine Find: Garciarévalo Finca Tres Olmos Lias Verdejo 2020 is that young, zippy and light styl. Scents of apricot, green apple, lime,
Jun 15, 20222 min read


LCBO Find: El Angosto La Tribuna 2018
If you are looking for an everyday red wine to go with your chicken, pork, and even fattier fish dishes, the El Angosto La Tribuna 2018...
Feb 2, 20221 min read


LCBO Find: Domaine Bellevue Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2020
The Domaine Bellevue Touraine Sauvignon Blanc is a stunning sipper and food pairing wine. Hues of light gold and green flecks provide an ele
Jan 14, 20222 min read


LCBO Find: Villa Wolf Pinot Noir
About Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, 2019
Light ruby red in your glass as one would expect with cool climate Pinot Noir, especially with lower eleva
Dec 18, 20211 min read


All Champagne is Sparkling, but not all Sparkling is Champagne
Here is a quick guide to sparkling wine to help you make your bubbles choices for the holidays.
Dec 6, 20213 min read


Summer Reds You Need to Know: Dolcetto
There is something about the fun, whimsical side of Dolcetto that has given it a special place in my heart, and makes it a great summer red!
Aug 27, 20212 min read


Summer Reds You Need to Know: Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the most underrated yet wildly important grapes there is, I want to talk about wines made 100% from Cabernet Franc
Aug 24, 20212 min read


Summer Reds You Need to Know: Pinot Noir
Cool Climate Pinot Noir pairs well with many cuisines and shines with a bit of a chill on it; this is why it makes for a great summer red!
Aug 24, 20212 min read


Summer Reds You Need to Know: Gamay
The next series of blog posts will focus on light reds suitable for a summer house red, and we're going to kick this series off with Gamay.
Aug 18, 20213 min read


Canadian Wine and the Rise of Vinifera
In the grand scheme of things, the Canadian wine industry is merely an infant. I mean, yes, early settlers were making wines as far back as
May 18, 20213 min read


Austria: Grüner Veltliner
I first fell in love with Grüner when I realized how well it paired with intensely flavoured Caribbean food and conversation! I began to dr
May 4, 20212 min read
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