Root 1 Carmenere, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2012 $12.80 LCBO 350546 A stunningly beautiful bottle .. which always makes us wonder where the investment went when we’re dealing with a wine that barely eeks into the double digit price tag. Happy to be proven wrong in this case, as this is a great value wine that drinks...
This week’s Thirsty Thursday features not just one cocktail recipe for your Happy Hour enjoyment – but TWO! Both are beer cocktails, which clearly, we can not get enough of. And if you try these delicious (and easy to make) recipes, we have a feeling you will be on the beer cocktail bandwagon, too. Smoke and...
Q. “How do I cellar or store wine for the long term?” A. We get this question all the time: people love the idea of starting a wine collection, and socking away bottles to gain both character – and if they’re lucky, money. We did discuss this a short time ago, and you can read...
Before we begin this week’s Sunday Supper entry, first, let us apologize. This time of year is crazy-busy for us, as we’re sure it is for you, and we’ve been negligent as of late – seriously, totally, utterly disorganized, even – in planning our dinners. It’s no way for a foodie and wino to behave, and we’re...
Kim Crawford Small Parcels “Rise and Shine” Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand, 2012 $30 Vintages 35337 Kim Crawford winemaker Anthony Walkenhorst hosted a series of private wine tastings in Toronto this week, and Erin was lucky enough to score an hour of his time. Tasting through six of the iconic winery’s portfolio (yes, the...
The Wine Sisters’ Beer, Gin & Grapefruit Cocktail This summer we devoted a ton of time to drinking German style Raddler beer. Beer infused with grapefruit is refreshing, thirsty quenching and dangerously easy to drink, making these citrusy, tangy, lip smacking brews perfect for the (not nearly enough) hot summer afternoons. Being that this roller coaster...
Q “How can I tell if a wine is light, medium or full bodied?” – Bonnie, recent wine tasting participant A When talking about the body of a wine – sometimes referred to as the weight of the wine – we’re talking about how viscous a wine can feel in your mouth. Think about water...
Hudson Bay Blankets, apple picking, rich red wines, braised meats, hot apple cider, crisp air, cozy sweaters, pretty rain boots, turning leaves and flushed cheeks. We love fall. Love. Even after a so-so summer, we’re super happy autumn is upon us. Making it even more magical? Our friends over at Shari’s Berries put together this...
Just flying back from Montreal, and another crazy-busy week is in the books. Landing in Toronto just after dinner time, and starving, is exactly why we say having a well stocked pantry and wine fridge is essential. (Read more on our fall must-haves here). And, after a weekend of dining out, grabbing sandwiches on the...
The Foreign Affair “The Conspiracy” Red Blend, VQA Niagara Peninsula, 2012 $19.95 Vintages 149237 Rich, ripe and dense, this is exactly the kind of wine that chilly fall evenings demand. A Bordeaux blend, done in the ripasso style of Northern Italy, this is predominately Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Franc and a splash of Merlot. With...
