Labour Day Wine Picks
Labour Day weekend is filled with sunshine, family and friends. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall and school, which as a mother, makes me smile.
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Big House Wines Review
Big House Wines is located in Monterey County in California. Big House stands for…you guessed it: The Big House!
Springtime Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay Wine
I love springtime; but let’s face it, it is exhausting.Between spring cleaning, switching around the closet wardrobes, taxes, gardening and trying to decide about summer camps for the kids, mums everywhere need a little down time.Down time as in, sit in the sunshine and sip on wine! The Purple Wine Company has two great sippers […]
Food & Wine: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
As the weather begins to warm up in the spring, I turn to zesty, crisp Sauvignon Blanc wine to sip on out in the sun.
JUSTIN Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Review
The JUSTIN Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles in California is a delicious cabernet with a nice, rounded finish.It is smooth and supple, making this an excellent cabernet wine to pair with food. The Paso Robles region is one of California’s oldest wine growing regions but has expanded considerably over the last ten years. The […]
Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc Wines Under $10
Sauvignon Blanc has been increasing in popularity over the last few years.
Pierre Sparr Cremant d’Alsace Reserve Brut Rose Review
One of the perks of attending school to become a Sommelier is having the opportunity to try so many different wines from all over the world.Last week we began our study of French wines, starting with the Alsace region. The Alsace region of France is right on the border of Germany and is mostly known […]
The Top 10 Zinfandel Wines Under $10
The Zinfandel grape has been grown in California for 150 years.
Mark West Pinot Review
Finding a decent, inexpensive Pinot Noir is not easy. Believe me, I have tried plenty.Many inexpensive Pinot Noir wines are too fruity and don’t have those earthy undertones that I love so much. For me, a Pinot needs to be medium-bodied, smooth, and earthy with a slight spicy kick at the finish.One of my favourite […]
Delicious Italian Wine Blend: Allegrini Palazzo della Torre
I absolutely love trying new wines and then of course sharing them with you.I recently had the most delicious Italian blend at my favourite wine bar: 2007 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre. It was so delectable that I went out and bought another bottle at BevMo just so I could drink more and write about it.The […]
Wine: The Ultimate Hostess Gift
As we approach the holiday season, I start to explore, purchase and of course taste new wines.I especially enjoy sharing great wine discoveries this time of year. Tis’ the season for family and friend get-togethers! My favourite gift to bring over to the hostess of a party is a bottle of wine. It’s a nice […]
Top 10 Cabernet Sauvignon Under $10
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most noble of red wine. It is deep in colour, full bodied and has vivid aromas.