Category Archives: Wine Regions

Interesting Japanese Wines

When you think of wine growing regions, Japan isn’t the first place you would think of. While it’s true that many, if not most countries, are growing grapes, but is the quality of the wine any good? Recently I had … Continue reading

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A Sonoma Wine Tasting To Remember

Last Thursday, I attended this fantastic event held here in Toronto and thought I would share some of the highlights for me at this tasting. Let’s begin with some whites:

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Sex And The Vineyards: My Review Of The Film "Bottle Shock"

Although there was great potential for this film to recount the story about the infamous Paris tasting of 1976, I felt Bottle Shock struggled with its plot and character development.  Alan Rickman who played Steven Spurrier was fantastic in his role as … Continue reading

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Wining and Dining at the Cottage

We all know Labour Day is just around the corner and there are still a few weeks left at the cottage this summer.  So, why not pick up a few interesting gems in the latest Vintages release in Ontario. Whites … Continue reading

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El Dorado Kitchen: Lunching In Beautiful Downtown Sonoma

Looking for a diversion between wineries?  Then head to El Dorado Kitchen located in downtown Sonoma where they serve lunch and dinner daily and brunch on Sunday.  I had the opportunity to dine here for lunch on my way to … Continue reading

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Rockin' & Rollin' in the Stag's Leap District

Where else can you listen to Led Zepplin and taste an amazing Cabernet Sauvignon but at Cliff Lede Vineyards located in the heart of the Stag’s Leap District.  I was greeted by Rikki, who would be giving me a personal … Continue reading

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Viansa: A Little Bit of Italy in the Heart of Sonoma

On the last day of my visit to Napa/Sonoma, I stopped in at Viansa winery located in Carneros, within Sonoma County.  I was told that there were many Italian varieties being planted here such as Sangiovese, Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo, and … Continue reading

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Riesling and Me on the Beach

One of my favourite beach spots in Ontario happens to be Sandbanks Provincial Park.  It’s hard to believe you are swimming in Lake Ontario since the water is so warm and clean.  This amazing beach spot is also in the … Continue reading

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The Enchanting Gaia Gaja

Angelo Gaja’s daughter’s first name is also Gaia and I had the pleasure of meeting her at the National Golf Club in Woodbridge, Ontario this week.  She is very much involved in the family business and tells me that her … Continue reading

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Sherry: Not Just For Cooking Anymore

When you think of Sherry, a few things come to mind.  It might have been your Great-Aunt Matilda’s favorite drink (does Harvey’s Bristol Cream come to mind?).  You may love to cook with it or you may associate it with … Continue reading

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