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Vintages Picks – Saturday April 18, 2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Lorie O'Sullivan

Here are some wines that I’m looking forward to picking up this week. Happy Shopping! WHITE WINES Chardonnay Pick 2011 Vignerons de Buxy Buissonnier Montagny, Burgundy France $19.95 #382879 I’m a huge fan of white Burgundy and to find one … Continue reading →

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Vintages Picks – April 4, 2015

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Lorie O'Sullivan

Back by popular demand and in time for Easter weekend. Happy Shopping! White Wine Perfect Easter White 2013 Gehringer Brothers Private Reserve Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley, BC #347203 $18.95 A lively Pinot Gris from the Okanagan Valley that would pair … Continue reading →

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Holiday Picks from December 8th Vintages release

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

For the Rich Uncle: 2007 Darioush “Duel” Napa Valley $48.95 This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz bursting with ripe, black Napa fruit that will be sure to impress! For the Wine Geek: 2010 Schloss Schonborn Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg … Continue reading →

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Lorie’s Vintages Picks for September 15, 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

Lots of great wines this week and I was able to taste all of my recommendations, so, get your Vintages Catalogue and let’s start shopping! White Wine Ontario Pick

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Lorie’s Vintages Picks for March 31, 2012

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

All of my picks are from the LCBO Vintages magazine for the release date of Saturday, March 31. If you have a magazine already, feel free to make notes, just like I do. Unfortunately this month I did not have … Continue reading →

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Lorie’s LCBO Vintages Picks For March 17, 2012

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

All of my picks are from the LCBO Vintages magazine for the release date of Saturday, March 17. If you have a magazine already, feel free to make notes, just like I do. Sparkling

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Can Restaurant Wine Markups Be Justified?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Lorie O'Sullivan

If you are like most people, you’ve probably complained that restaurants’ wine markups are too high. Why should I pay $75 or more for this bottle of wine when my local liquor store sells it for $25? And how do … Continue reading →

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Hotel Max in Seattle, WA has the “wow” factor!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Lorie O'Sullivan

When I travel to new cities I’m always looking for a unique experience something above and beyond what I would normally expect.  The Hotel Max answered that need in a big way.  First, I arrived at the hotel at 10 … Continue reading →

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Shake, shake, shake that Gruner!

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Lorie O'Sullivan

We all come across unusual scenarios when it comes to wine.  For example, you might know someone who prefers ice in their fifty-dollar bottle of Chardonnay or–worse yet–in their red wine.  Or you may have that friend that absolutely loves … Continue reading →

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Obama sips a 2002 Stratus Red on Parliament Hill…

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Lorie O'Sullivan

Obama sips a 2002 Stratus Red on Parliament Hill….   This is the email that Stratus has sent out to all its subscribers:

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