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Category Archives: Wine Regions
Holiday Picks from December 8th Vintages release
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
Lorie’s Vintages Picks for September 15, 2012
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
5 Reasons to travel Washington Wine Country
Here are my top 5 reasons to travel to Washington Wine Country: 1. Amazing scenery! Start in Seattle and drive east into the Cascade Mountains and on the other side you will enter the Columbia Valley which is home to … Continue reading
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It’s all touch and go at CLO wine bar
It really is ‘touch and go’ at CLO Wine Bar. When I was in NYC this week, I stopped by the bar, located in the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle. When you walk in, you are greeted by a … Continue reading
The Stockyards Pulled Pork Sandwich and Oregon Pinot Noir
Since having recently come back from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, I have had hankering for Oregon Pinot Noir. But what would I pair with it? I’ve been craving a really good pulled pork sandwich and decided to try The … Continue reading
The Bachlorette, Wine Cellars and Sabering
One of my weaknesses is the often silly Bachelor/Bachelorette reality show. Don’t ask me why, but every season I’m hooked. Perhaps, I’m fascinated by people looking for love on national TV or perhaps the show is much easier to watch … Continue reading
It’s Father’s Day: Which Wine Should I Buy For My Dad?
The annual dilemma if you have the Dad or Father-In-Law that has everything (like most of do). Beside from taking your Dad to the movies to see The Hangover for great Father and Son bonding, here are some wine suggestions … Continue reading
A Pairing Dilemma
With the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors out of town this week, I totally indulged at the Body Blitz Spa late this afternoon with a total head to toe scrub. When I got home shortly after 7 p.m., I … Continue reading