Category Archives: Wine Regions

When In Doubt, Ask The Sommelier!

It is truly wonderful to see more and more people using sommeliers in restaurants. A growing number of us are here to help guests find a great value wine on a wine list, not just the expensive stuff. What I … Continue reading

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A Perfect Pairing, Part Deux…

So, last night I decided to recreate the same meal, but pair the food with a white wine.  I decided to go with a Chardonnay from Le Clos Jordanne, ‘Le Clos Jordanne Vineyard’ and it was the 2004 vintage. The … Continue reading

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Who’s picking Icewine early this year?

While most of us were getting buried under snow this past weekend in Ontario, did you know that it was actually cold enough to pick Icewine?   Yes, we hit that magic number last weekend, -8 degrees Celsius and some Niagara … Continue reading

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…

It’s Beaujolais Nouveau time again!  The third Thursday of every November is the official release date of this very fruity Gamay wine of the same year.  Beaujolais is located in the Burgundy region of France. It is a very easy … Continue reading

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Why do we have so many ready to drink wines today?

Question – When a consumer buys a bottle of wine at their local liquor store, how long after does that person hold on to it? Answer – Less than 1 hour!  This is the answer that I received from my local … Continue reading

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Prince Edward County Rocks From Wines To Breathtaking Scenery!

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Prince Edward County.  Naturally, I stopped in at a few wineries along the way and, incidentally, this area was recently included as one of the newest VQA appellations in Ontario.  Here are my … Continue reading

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