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The 4 Ways to Make Rosé
Not all rosés are created equally. Here’s the 4 ways to make them. By Erin Rosé season is here! But, if you’re anything like us, it’s never left. Yep, pink wines are definitely having a very big moment that’s been going on for the last few years. I’m not sure who is on the rosé...
Ontario Wines You Should be Drinking Right Now
These wineries just made it easier to support Ontario with free local shipping. By Erin Ontario’s only one week into social isolation and already the wine drinking memes are hilariously flowing. But what isn’t so funny, is that local wineries, like many businesses right now, are feeling the financial pinch of a society on lock...
8 Terrific Spring Wine & Food Pairings
As much as we love winter-hearty comfort food, when the sun starts warming things up we are bursting to throw off the layers of sauces, creams, gravies and starches in favour of foods that are a bit brighter, lighter and fresher. Same with our wines; while we’ll happily drink reds, whites and rosés all year long,...
Wine for the Weekend
Hecht & Bannier Côtes de Provence Rosé, France 2014 This is going to be a pretty nice weekend in Toronto. Not the kind of scorcher you’d expect for August (and probably wish for), but bright with sunshine and temperatures hovering in the mid 20’s. How very civilized. Speaking of civilized, get a load of this...
WineTalk Radio Welcomes Remy Pannier!
This week WineTalk Radio welcomes Remy Pannier winery in Loire, France. Joining Erin on the panel is winemaker Pierre Charon, and export manager Julien Cothenet. (Check out Pierre’s short You Tube video here.) Miss the show? Listen to the podcast here! Established in 1885, Remy Pannier has more than 100 years experience in quality wine...
What We’re Drinking Now
Here’s a brief list of what we’ve tasted over the last few weeks, and plan to drink throughout June (and beyond)! Kir Yianni Akakies Rosé, PDO Amyndeo, Greece, 2011, $11.95 Vintages 71050 (Arriving May 26) A spectacular blush wine made from 100% Xinomavro grapes. Almost Gamay-like on the nose with Swedish berry, strawberry jam and...
Best Wine Bets for Easter
Watch The Wine Sisters talk about their favourite spring time wines that are sure bets for your holiday table.