This good-value red from South Africa’s warm Swartland region has returned to the LCBO shelves after a bit of an absence and that’s good news for Rhône style wine lovers.
Have you heard the story of the discovery of Champagne? Dom Pérignon, a French Benedictine monk, finds fizzy wine in 17th-century cellar and declares, “I am tasting stars.” Unfortunately, it’s also entirely fictional.
Few things divide wine drinkers faster than certain familiar names. Mention Chardonnay, Merlot, or Pinot Grigio and you’ll hear someone comment how much they dislike that wine; they’re the wine we love to hate.
January brings resolutions that lean toward abstinence, such as dry January, but there’s a better path. Instead of giving wine up entirely, why not enjoy a few less, but higher quality bottles more mindfully?
The holidays should be about laughter and clinking glasses, not worrying if the Chardonnay is at the perfect temperature.
October ushers in the changing season. Warm days can still linger, but evenings are cool. As menus shift to heartier fare, our wine choices follow. The light whites and patio rosés of summer give way to reds and fuller-bodied whites. If one grape feels tailor-made for this season, it’s Pinot Noir. Ontario excels at it thanks to cool climate and…
Discover the essentials of BBQ wine pairing and summer BBQ wine selection. Learn how to choose crowd-pleasing wines that elevate food flavors and delight every wine and food lover.
This summer we suggest you choose more local wines for your table and you don’t need to stop there. Add in Canadian cheese since there’s nothing quite like a glass of Ontario wine and a little fromage to make a gathering special. Here are four foolproof Love Local Pairings.