This time of year, we at Wine Journeys thought we’d focus on wines for the Holidays whether they are for yourself, your friends and family, or for under the tree. We have reviewed some of these previously and some are new. We are foregoing our usual ratings to squeeze in more wines, but we can assure you they all have…
Christmas is coming, but what to gift the wine lover in your life? Fortunately, we have ideas that we are happy to share…
A Short History of Wine in Niagara The history of wine in Niagara is short measured by the time scale of the wine world, which is in centuries. Its history has been the most interesting starting in the 1970s and 1980s. It transformed from producing low quality wine using native Labrusca grapes such as Concord to hybrids like Marechal Foch,…
Wine reviews and thoughts on local food from the Farmer’s Market
With the heat kicking in, the lighter, fresher wines that can be served cooler are more appealing. Our food and where we eat shifts as well; we eat more light foods like salads and we dine outdoors more often. Light to medium bodied sparkling, reds, roses and whites are more attractive to drink alone or to pair with dinner while sitting out in the sun.
Inniskillin is a winery that played a pivotal role in transforming the Ontario wine industry.
Our weekend wine this week… Cabernet Sauvignon is just about the perfect BBQ red. It has enough structure to stand up to full flavoured food off the grill and still enough refreshing acidity that your palate enjoys every sip.
Is there sugar in red wine? It’s an interesting subject and the short answer is yes, but let me give you the background to the question. A few weeks ago some friends were having a conversation about calories and sugar in wine, particularly red wine, since they were looking to lose some COVID pounds. Most felt red wine was the…
Let’s explore another Niagara winery: Henry of Pelham. You may know the name, but do you know the history? The winery is family owned and operated by the Speck brothers: Paul, Matthew, and Daniel. When they were kids they helped replant the vineyard with Riesling and Chardonnay for their father and mother, Paul (Sr.) and Bobbi in the mid 80s…