Best Year for VQA Rosé
THE BEST~ YEAR~ EVER FOR LOCAL ROSE! I’ve been drinking local Rosé since day one and have to say that this year’s crop (2012) is…
Ireland 2014
BOOKING IRELAND FOR JUNE 2014! Price TBD but we’re hoping to take 2 groups to WEST CORK ““ a truly magnificent area ““ from…
Up Ridge Road
UP RIDGE ROAD TO NIAGARA’S MOST WESTERLY WINERY Next time you’re headed down the QEW to wine country take an early exit on to…
Men in Pink Today!
One of my most favourite days of the year is the Men in Pink. Today is the 5th anniversary of a special luncheon with…
Who Said It?
Thanks to all who joined in the recent poll. Who Said This? “My only regret in life is that I did not drink more…
The Green Season
IT’S VINHO VERDE SEASON ““ at last! Tis the season for gulping wine. Something low-alcohol and super-refreshing ““ such as Vinho Verde from the…
The French Way
THE FRENCH WAY WITH ROSE Regular readers will be familiar with my fondness for Bressades Rosé. This semi-rich, flavourful wine has that magical South…
Innovation in Local Labels
INNOVATION IN LOCAL LABELING ““ AT LAST Pillitteri has joined the ranks of Niagara wineries producing white blends, marketed with non-traditional labels. I’m a…
Viva la France!
HERE’S ANOTHER SOURCE FOR SAUVIGNON New Zealand introduced us to a very dramatic edition of SB, but other places in the world produce this…