Why Christmas is Pinot Time
People often ask what the perfect wines are to pair with Christmas dinner. Well, here’s your answer: There aren’t any. There are too many courses...
A PAIR OF JACKSONS: Sampling the Goods from Two Award-Winning California Wineries
My sample pack (after the fact) from Jackson Family Winery. I received a tasting kit last week containing four individual servings of California’s Hartford Family...
MEET THE SOMM: Manuel Gonzalez, Head Sommelier, Treadwell Cuisine, Niagara-on-the-Lake
When Manuel Gonzalez walks up to your table at the iconic Treadwell Cuisine in Niagara-on-the-Lake, you can be forgiven if you initially mistake him for...
Niagara’s Best Wineries to Visit — No. 1. Domaine Queylus
We’ve reached the No. 1 spot—my favourite Niagara winery. Welcome to Domaine Queylus. Situated on a quiet country road atop the Niagara Escarpment in St....
What You Really Need to Know About German Wine
German wine, you ask? That’s just sweet Riesling, right? Oh, those dang stereotypes. OK, yes, they make Riesling. OK, A LOT of Riesling—despite having just...
Burgundy Finally Catches a Break…and other September Wine Reviews
I’m not sure if there’s a bad invitation on the wine tasting circuit. But there’s a handful that I particularly anticipate. One such example comes...
