During the Christmas season, we are often wondering what kind of wine should be served at Christmas parties, with meals or even what to buy as a gift. Last Christmas I created an advent calendar using all red wine and oh my goodness…it was so much fun! We started on December 14th and tried a …
Whether you are planning to celebrate at a grown-up monster bash or stay home to raid the kids’ candy stash after they FINALLY fall asleep, there’s a spooktacular wine for that! I always say that the best wine is the wine you LOVE but if you’re hoping to discover a candy-wine-match-made-in-heaven or you’re looking for …
The first rule of thumb when choosing wine for any occasion is to choose wine you love. In my opinion, your favourite wine pairs with EVERYTHING. But, if you or your host are going to all of that trouble to prepare a delicious Thanksgiving meal, why not explore wines that are going to complement the …
While it’s true I am by nature a wine lover, there is no denying that a refreshing cocktail hits the spot in the summertime. They take a bit more effort and can be full of refined sugar but I have been experimenting with ways to reduce the amount of sugar in my favourite cocktails without …
Happy Birthday to my favourite country in the world! While it is true that Canada is fairly new and unknown on the wine scene, there are many outstanding varieties of wines produced in this amazing country that have gained international attention. I have spent many of my wine drinking years turning my nose up at …
Whether you’re planning to host an Easter feast or you’re looking forward to that wonderful dinner party you’ve been invited to, WINE is definitely on the priority list. My husband and I are often asked for advice on wines to serve at dinner parties or wines that are great to give as gifts so we …
