What is the Best Closure, Cork or Screw Cap?
What is the Best Closure, Cork or Screw Cap? We were recently part of an interesting experiment in our office. With considerable foresight, two New Zealand producers had bottled their 2002 Sauvignon Blanc under both cork and screwcap and tucked them away in the cellar. Eighteen years later we were able to see what the
Terranoble Named Chilean Wine Producer of 2016
Yesterday in their Annual Awards Banquet, International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) named Vinedos Terranoble Chilean Wine Producer 2016, a huge acknowledgment for the direction and the quality of their wines. Congratulations to our friends at Terranoble. We have been working with Vinedos Terranoble since 1994. Over the years this winery has gone from strength
Best Food and Wine Combinations for the Cottage
Cottage living in Canada means clean air, star-filled nights and, of course, lots of opportunity to barbeque. And a great glass of wine goes with any of these simple pleasures. During those lazy July and August days, a chilled white or rosé wine is perfect. Not only are these usually naturally lower in alcohol than
Wine from the Okanagan Valley
Wine lovers in Ontario recognize the strides taken by the Ontario wine industry over the last 25 years. However, the Okanagan Valley has also come a long way in establishing itself as one of the premiere wine destinations in the world. Over the past 25 years, the Okanagan Valley wine industry has flourished. And it was
Six Benefits of Red Wine
Red wine aficionados will tell you that a great red will stand up to a fabulous meal, make the dining experience more compelling, and they may also mention a few interesting health benefits. It is true that when enjoyed in moderation red wines can provide some great benefits to your health. The most widely cited
2015 Harvest from Emilia Romagna
VINTAGE 2015 (Vintage n. 32) ANOTHER UNIQUE HARVEST by Mauro Sirri, Celli Vini I will start mentioning the first descriptive paragraph of the 2014 vintage: “In the little experience I have acquired, vintages as 2014 can be considered unique: for the seasonal pattern, the harvesting period, the great amount of work to do in the