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Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation Wines – Day Six
Just yesterday, our Province declared that wine retail stores were an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although our store is no longer open to the public, we continue our “essential service” by providing curbside pickup, deliveries (currently by us … Continue read...
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Just yesterday, our Province declared that wine retail stores were an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although our store is no longer open to the public, we continue our “essential service” by providing curbside pickup, deliveries (currently by us … Continue read...
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Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation – Day Five
Today is Friday, and typically, most of us would be excited that the weekend is upon us and we could perhaps open something a little more exciting that maybe what was sampled during the week. But now, during quarantine, it … Continue reading →
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Today is Friday, and typically, most of us would be excited that the weekend is upon us and we could perhaps open something a little more exciting that maybe what was sampled during the week. But now, during quarantine, it … Continue reading →
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Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation – Day Four
I’m sure many of you have figured out by now that I’m not a new world wine fan. That’s what I mostly drink, which is not to say that New World wines are bad. They are not. I just prefer … Continue reading →
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I’m sure many of you have figured out by now that I’m not a new world wine fan. That’s what I mostly drink, which is not to say that New World wines are bad. They are not. I just prefer … Continue reading →
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Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation Wines – Day Three
It’s not so bad right? While in quarantine, there’s the internet, movies, puzzles, games…and I’m sure many have a “honey-do” list that just never seems to get done, despite our best efforts! However, reading about COVID-19 around every turn, might … Conti...
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It’s not so bad right? While in quarantine, there’s the internet, movies, puzzles, games…and I’m sure many have a “honey-do” list that just never seems to get done, despite our best efforts! However, reading about COVID-19 around every turn, might … Conti...
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Quarantine: 14 days of Isolation Wines- Day Two
After surviving day one with happy bubbles watching a Netflix movie or two, reading the latest news on COVID-19, I awake to get ready for work, put my uniform on, and ensure my hand sanitizer is in my purse. What … Continue reading →
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After surviving day one with happy bubbles watching a Netflix movie or two, reading the latest news on COVID-19, I awake to get ready for work, put my uniform on, and ensure my hand sanitizer is in my purse. What … Continue reading →
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Quarantine: 14 days of Isolation Wines- Day One
Here we are. I’m not the first person to be blogging about COVID-19 in some capacity, and I certainly won’t be the last. Many of us have a lot of time on our hands these days, so writing and now … Continue reading →
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Here we are. I’m not the first person to be blogging about COVID-19 in some capacity, and I certainly won’t be the last. Many of us have a lot of time on our hands these days, so writing and now … Continue reading →
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Pinot Around the World
When we hear the word Pinot, we think of the red Pinot. But did you know that the Pinot’s – Noir, Gris and Blanc are genetically identical? It’s complicated I know, but if you were test their DNA, you would … Continue reading →
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When we hear the word Pinot, we think of the red Pinot. But did you know that the Pinot’s – Noir, Gris and Blanc are genetically identical? It’s complicated I know, but if you were test their DNA, you would … Continue reading →
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Tiberio: Passion for the Land and its Native Grapes #ItalianFWT
Too many times, Abruzzo gets passed over as a destination for wine, travel and food in favour of Tuscany. Instead of the west coast, plan your trip to the east coast and the shore of the Adriatic Sea! Abruzzo has … Continue reading →
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Too many times, Abruzzo gets passed over as a destination for wine, travel and food in favour of Tuscany. Instead of the west coast, plan your trip to the east coast and the shore of the Adriatic Sea! Abruzzo has … Continue reading →
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Cooperatives: Not Always a Negative! Introducing Produttori del Barbaresco- #ItalianFWT
Miriam-Webster describes Cooperation as: 1: the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for: common effort. E.g We are asking for your full cooperation. 2: association of persons for common benefit established trade and … Continue reading →
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Miriam-Webster describes Cooperation as: 1: the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for: common effort. E.g We are asking for your full cooperation. 2: association of persons for common benefit established trade and … Continue reading →
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Wines To Warm From the Inside Out!
It seems every year about this time,we have a cold snap, and we are rendered immobile for a week or two at a time, usually between the dates of December 26-to around mid-February. We got lucky this year and enjoyed … Continue reading →
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It seems every year about this time,we have a cold snap, and we are rendered immobile for a week or two at a time, usually between the dates of December 26-to around mid-February. We got lucky this year and enjoyed … Continue reading →
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The World of Italian Wine: Where Do I Begin? #Italian FWT
Traditionally, other than pinot grigio, moscato and prosecco, the world of Italian wine is largely misunderstood and honestly, intimidating. Yes, those that follow scores will undoubtedly understand Brunello di Montalcino, Amarone and Barolo, but what about the unsung hero grapes … Continue...
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Traditionally, other than pinot grigio, moscato and prosecco, the world of Italian wine is largely misunderstood and honestly, intimidating. Yes, those that follow scores will undoubtedly understand Brunello di Montalcino, Amarone and Barolo, but what about the unsung hero grapes … Continue...
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Etna and the power of the Contrada
The French had it figured out for centuries. Burgundy was pinot noir. White Burgundy is made with chardonnay, Sancerre with sauvignon blanc, and Vouvray with chenin blanc. Beaujolais is gamay, while Champagne is the classic blend of chardonnay, pinot noir … Continue reading →
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The French had it figured out for centuries. Burgundy was pinot noir. White Burgundy is made with chardonnay, Sancerre with sauvignon blanc, and Vouvray with chenin blanc. Beaujolais is gamay, while Champagne is the classic blend of chardonnay, pinot noir … Continue reading →
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Wine + Food + Travel = A Really Great Trip!
When I ask people about if they’ve had any Italian wine, the first two answers they give are Chianti and Prosecco. And when visiting, most have gone, and/or had tours set up to Tuscany, Rome and of course Venice. Tuscany, … Continue reading →
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When I ask people about if they’ve had any Italian wine, the first two answers they give are Chianti and Prosecco. And when visiting, most have gone, and/or had tours set up to Tuscany, Rome and of course Venice. Tuscany, … Continue reading →
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Big Daddy loves Chinon
For those of you who regularly check this blog and read posts, you know my affinity for Cabernet Franc. So much so, that I call it by its moniker: Big Daddy. It’s amazing how many people don’t know that Cabernet … Continue reading →
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For those of you who regularly check this blog and read posts, you know my affinity for Cabernet Franc. So much so, that I call it by its moniker: Big Daddy. It’s amazing how many people don’t know that Cabernet … Continue reading →
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September Newsletter
Look! I’ve started writing a newsletter! I figured that since I did it for work, why can’t I do it for my own business? So, check it out, and then subscribe if it’s something you want to see every month! … Continue reading →
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Look! I’ve started writing a newsletter! I figured that since I did it for work, why can’t I do it for my own business? So, check it out, and then subscribe if it’s something you want to see every month! … Continue reading →
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