All wine connoisseurs will have heard of the term ‘decant’ and it is not unusual to see a sommelier in a fine dining restaurant decanting a bottle of wine before serving to a table. However, many are still unaware as to what this process is or why it is carried out. Below, we walk you
Looking To Buy Wine Online? Purchasing wine online from a wine agent is becoming very popular among many in Ontario and across Canada. And for good reason; if you are looking for new options to purchase wine by the case, using an online wine agent can be a great choice for you. While a lot
Natural wine isn’t a new concept. In fact, it has been around for thousands of years. It is only recently that this phenomenon has become trendy and passionately followed by many restaurateurs and wine aficionados. This movement is thought to have begun in rural France where a community of winemakers chose to farm organically. In
California: The Home Of Sunshine & Decadent Wine California – home of the Sunshine State, legendary beaches, exceptional national parks and some of the best American wine available on the market. When it comes to describing this U.S state, most individuals would usually say that the words relaxed and easy-going immediately come to mind. While
BOULUD SUD POP UP Enjoy a vibrant celebration of the sun and sea at Café Boulud’s first-ever Boulud Sud Pop Up. Join Daniel Boulud and Nicholas Trosien as they create dishes inspired by the coastal Mediterranean. Dinner includes wine pairings by Sommelier Julie Garton, featuring The Small Winemakers Collection. For reservations, please call 416-963-6005 Thursday,
Although it isn’t Italy’s largest region in size, the Veneto is by far the largest wine-producing region in Italy, producing almost 20% of this prestigious nation’s wine. The Veneto is an area to the northeast of Italy, which stretches from the Dolomite Mountains all the way to the Adriatic Sea. Its capital is the beautiful
Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world and has garnered a reputation as an easy grape to grow, no matter the climate. The wine that’s produced with these grapes is one of the easiest-drinking white wines available and has the ability to speak clearly of the terroir where
Gevrey Chambertin, Nuits St Georges, Meursault. Reading these words either fills you with fear or excitement depending on how much you know about wines from Burgundy. The region is without a doubt one of the most inscrutable and difficult to understand in the wine world. True Burghounds spend their life understanding the minutiae of vineyards
Winter Food And Wine Pairing: Why Hearty Reds Will Steal The Show The winter season brings with it not only colder weather but also delectable wine and food pairing options. As the temperatures begin to drop and comforting objects such as sweaters and slippers become prominent once more, we begin to crave soul-comforting meals. Evenings
Although Portuguese grapes grow in relatively close proximity to those from Spain, France, and other notable wine-producing regions in Europe, wines from Portugal remain intriguingly unique. There are so many different grape varietals in Portugal that are rarely cultivated anywhere else in the world. This is partially due to their relative obscurity. However, some regions,