We heard that you recently received a new wine qualification. Could you tell us about it? Recently, I undertook the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET London) Level 3 Award in Wines, which is an advanced level qualification for wine professionals. After a challenging 84 hours of advanced level study and a 2.5 hour final exam, including written and blind…
Join Bacio Trattoria and Wine Journeys as we take you on an exquisite journey of food and wine. We will expertly pair 4 wines with 4 delicious courses. Wine + Food + Friends = Magic Only 20 tickets available in advance at www.winejourneys.ca/events or by e transfer ($80 pp plus HST, gratuity not included). Ticket sales end October 20. Please email us ([email protected]) if you…
We have world class wines in the Niagara region that is just under 2 hours away. So, I visited a few of the smaller boutique wineries in the Beamsville area to check out what’s new. The first stop was Calamus Estate Winery. It is unique since it is the only winery that has an observatory on the top floor. It…
Italy has a fascinating wine producing history. It began with the Etruscans and Greeks (they made wine in Sicily around 800 BC), but the better recorded history of winemaking began with the Romans in 8 BC. In fact, the Romans liked their wine so much that the Emperor had to issue a decree in 92 AD to destroy some vineyards…
Perrin Les Christins Vacqueyras 2014
Ahh, I do love Vacqueyras and this 2014 is a very good #wine! Plums, spice, garrigue, and cracked black pepper made it a good match with chicken roasted with tomatoes, garlic, and olives. #barrie#downtownbarrie#alliston#orillia#collingwood#bradford#newmarket#simcoecountyliving#livinginsimcoecounty
Willm Riesling Reserve 2017
Alsace is a French wine region that has been swapped between France and Germany over the centuries; hence, here we have a French Riesling. This #wine is very dry with intense lime, minerals, and refreshing acidity. The perfect accompaniment for Chinese pork with cashews. #barrie#downtownbarrie#alliston#orillia#collingwood#bradford#newmarket#simcoecountyliving#livinginsimcoecounty
For a versatile pour, nothing beats sparkling; it beautifully pairs with almost any food. The secret is its great acidity and lack of tannins. Acidity refreshes your palate and makes the next bite of food more enjoyable. That’s one reason sparkling is so good with rich and oily foods like smoked salmon or potato chips. Good acidity makes a great…
Ravine Sand & Gravel Redcoat 2014
This is a Bordeaux style blend leaning towards more Merlot in 2014 vintage. There’s a little blueberry on the nose, but the flavours of red currants, cherries, plums, and cedary spice on the palate. It’s a very good #wine for your red meats or grilled portobello mushrooms. #barrie#downtownbarrie#alliston#orillia#collingwood#bradford#newmarket#simcoecountyliving#livinginsimcoecountyRavine Vineyard Estate Winery