We’re pretty sure the award for Most Enduring Couple should go to Wine and Cheese. A timeless marriage, it’s the stuff everyone from gourmands to girls’ nights, book clubs to game-watching get-togethers turns to for the entertaining win. In the wine and cheese tastings we lead for clients, there are always a few things that...
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...
We go to a lot of wine tastings. Not only do we host them, of course, but we can’t tell you how many tastings we go to as students every year. And while we almost always find at least one or two gems at each event, rarely does a tasting make the favourable impression as...
With only a few weeks before the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration comes to Niagara, we’ve focused on a Chardonnay for a good portion of the reviewed wines, but if you still want more, check out our blog on i4c and the Chard recommendations we’ve listed there. Flat Rock Cellars “The Rusty Shed” Chardonnay,...
The Spring Trade Wine Tastings are in full swing, and we’ve been sucking up every last drop. (All in the name of research, of course). There are some great picks in the LCBO this month, so let us not delay in telling you about the wines we think are tops. Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley,...
Wines of Austria made its annual stop in Toronto to show case some of the best wines from that region. Held this year at the swanky Trump Tower, it gave new meaning to “hot event.” Either the heat was left on, or the A/C not strong enough, or maybe it was just way too many...