Our ongoing series continues to spotlight local Ontario wineries; this month we feature Cave Spring Vineyards and a selection of their wines (plus a few extra Local and International wines). The founding partners of Cave Spring, Len Pennachetti and Angelo Pavan (who is also the winemaker), have a vision for their winery. They feel, like the vintners in the world’s…
Wine Journeys is pouring Italian wine with a multi-course dinner and a great drive in movie, FROM THE VINE, for Stevenson Farms B&B and Harvest Spa- Loblaw Homestead. Buy Early Bird tickets at $99/pp and save until August 3, then prices go up $120/pp. Details below and tickets here. Your European travel plans may be cancelled, so let us bring…
Our ongoing series continues to spotlight Ontario wineries that deserve our support not only because they are a local small businesses, but because they produce an excellent, world class product. This month we feature Flat Rock Cellars. Flat Rock was founded by Ed Madronich Sr., and it is operated with his son, Ed Madronich Jr. They are focussed on environmentally…
Last month the importance of supporting small businesses was occupying my mind. Since wineries are local small businesses, we will feature some of them for the next few months starting with Featherstone Estate Winery. Featherstone’s 23 acre vineyard and winery are located near the village of Vineland in the Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellation of the Niagara region. It was founded…
The last 6 weeks has made things different for all of us. COVID-19 has had an unprecedented effect on how we interact socially to protect us, our loved ones, and society from the virus. I’m lucky to be a writer since I can still reach you despite physical distancing and for that I am grateful. We Canadians are a resilient…
This is the night you have been waiting for – a taste of Peru! Peru’s food is influenced by its multicultural heritage: a fusion of Indigenous, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese cuisine. Chef William grew up around Rome, but his roots are Peruvian. He will prepare 4 delicious courses, which Wine Journeys will pair with 4 awesome South American wines. Limited…
A Journey Through Sonoma Wine Country We had the pleasure of touring the Sonoma wine region recently. Our plan was to visit wineries in certain Sonoma sub-regions since their micro climates are perfect for growing specific grapes. The only downside: none of these wineries are currently represented at the LCBO. You really need to go there to experience them yourselves!…
Some mostly local wines if you are in a last minute panic for what to serve with your Holiday Turkey. Cheers and Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays from Wine Journeys! Willm Riesling Reserve 2017 ★★★★½ $17.95 (Vintages) This is a dry Alsatian Riesling that exudes limes, wet stones, green apples, orange blossom, and petrol. It’s an excellent wine that would pair well…