Wine, Wine Thoughts
Why is Some Wine So Dang Expensive?
One of the most opaque and frustrating things I ran into when I first got into wine was the…
September 28, 2017-
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Noble Grape Challenge, WineGewurztraminer: The Grape That Makes You Work For It
It’s time for the next instalment of the Noble Grape Challenge. Last time we learned what Moscato is all…
September 21, 2017 -
Wine, Wine ThoughtsWine Writing and What Not to Do
It’s a big, busy week here in Toronto. Our annual film festival, TIFF, is in full swing. Celebrities and…
September 14, 2017 -
WineThe Safety Net That is the LCBO
Here in Ontario there are no neighbourhood wine shops. No discount stores. No wine huts or liquor depots or…
September 8, 2017 -
Wine, Wine ThoughtsWhat Being an English Major Taught Me About Wine
Back before I was a true wine devotee, I was an eager and slightly naive university student studying theatre…
August 31, 2017 -
Noble Grape Challenge, White Wine, WineThe Sweet and Subtle Moscato
It’s time for the next installment of the Noble Grape Challenge. Last time we explored the underrated Chenin Blanc,…
August 24, 2017 -
Wine
Summer Means Sangria
Well folks, it’s been a bit of a week, hasn’t it? Personally, I’ve been mentally and emotionally bogged down…
August 17, 2017 -
Travels
Movin’ on up – Photoshoot Fun
A couple of weekends ago, on a muggy Sunday morning, I made my way to a little Spanish restaurant…
August 10, 2017