Ravine York Road Sand and Gravel 2016
York Road Sand & Gravel is a enjoyable mix of Niagara 
Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, and Sauvignon Blanc. When preparing to devour your big Thanksgiving feast tomorrow, it’s a great sipper with a light dinner of veggies, dip, and some lovely Lighthall Vineyards cheese from Prince Edward County. #barrie #downtownbarrie #alliston #orillia#collingwood #bradford #newmarket#simcoecountyliving #livinginsimcoecounty Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
Man Chenin Blanc 2017
Shrimp curry needs a #wine with good fruit to stand up to the spice. The stone fruit, pear, and ginger in this medium bodied South African white fit the bill. #barrie#downtownbarrie #alliston #orillia #collingwood#bradford #newmarket #simcoecountyliving#livinginsimcoecounty
For this month’s column, we decided to visit 5 small local wineries that you usually do not find in the LCBO. We wanted to find out what their winemakers were drinking with the local harvest and have provided reviews on some of their wines, including their harvest favourites. These lovely wineries are all worth a day trip and you should…
Conde Valdemar Rioja Reserva 2009
If you like older #wine , this red is 9 years old and worth a taste. It still has good acidity and medium tannins. Still showing some red cherry, coconut, and smoke, but evolving into some forest floor. Mature and still kicking! Smoked pork chops would make a fine #winepairing . #barrie #downtownbarrie #alliston#orillia #collingwood #bradford #newmarket#simcoecountyliving #livinginsimcoecounty
Cave Spring Rose 2017
The answer is Rose. The question is a #winepairing for falafel with a dash of hot sauce? The bright fruit in this #wine stands up to the heat in the sauce and the acidity cuts through the oiliness of the falafel. 
#barrie #downtownbarrie #alliston #orillia#collingwood #bradford #newmarket#simcoecountyliving #livinginsimcoecounty Cave Spring Cellars
Keint-He Portage Rose 2017
One of my finds from Prince Edward County . A deeply pink Pinot Noir Rose where light floral, strawberry, and herbs delicately lift over a little citrus. If you try it with some pasta a la Nicoise, you can pretend you’re in Provence (with your Canadian friend). #barrie #downtownbarrie #alliston #orillia#collingwood #bradford #newmarket#simcoecountyliving #livinginsimcoecounty Keint-he Winery & Vineyards
Pierre Amadieu Cairanne Les Hautes Rives 2015
Very good #wine formerly designated as Cotes du Rhone Village, but elevated to Cru status in 2016. Medium bodied and unoaked with pure fruit flavours of dark plum and blackberry tinged with spice, lavender, and black pepper. If your BBQ is still out, try it with bacon wrapped filet mignon or grilled lamb.#barrie #downtownbarrie #alliston #orillia#collingwood #bradford #newmarket#simcoecountyliving#livinginsimcoecounty#winejourneys Amadieu Pierre
Momi Maremma Toscana Rosso 2014
A lesser known, but very good, red #wine from nearer the coast in Tuscany. It’s deep purple and medium to full bodied with pronounced blackberry, dark plum, and oak spice. Match it with pizza for a#winepairing for a delicious evening. #barrie#downtownbarrie #alliston #orillia #collingwood#bradford #newmarket #simcoecountyliving#livinginsimcoecounty