Category Archives: Wine Tasting Notes

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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Triscuits, Cheese And Your Favorite Chardonnay

Yes, it’s true Nabisco Foods (the company that owns the Triscuit brand) is getting into food and wine pairing.   The September 30, 2008 issue of Wine Spectator has a two-page ad from Triscuit featuring their “Rosemary & Olive Oil” cracker … Continue reading

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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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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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Hello old and new wine lovers!

This is my first post which I hope will eventually evolve into a true wine lovers blog. There is so much to discuss, I am truly excited! And to start, a bottle I had last night was the PATRICE RION … Continue reading

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