SOMM HELP IS ON THE WAY: New App, Virtual Assistants Aim to Simplify Your Wine Purchases
The LCBO, for me, is a candy store. But for some it can be an intimidating place. Thousands of labels to choose from and not...
Two Reds to Warm Your Weekend
The forecast is for a chilly weekend here in Ontario, but here’s a pair of reds to warm your insides—one of which is available tomorrow,...
MOMENTS IN TIME: 10:35 a.m., Sept. 25, 2014: The Magnum Helicopter Experience and the Sacred Falls in Turtle Bay, Oahu
There are honestly dozens of indelible memories to be made at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore. But, man, it’s awfully hard to top...
Next-Level Thinking: The Case for Spending a Little Bit More for the Holidays
Three tiers of Villa Maria Sauvignon: Private Bin, Cellar Selection and Southern Clays. Happy Lockdown Monday, everyone! If there were ever a time we needed...
Great 8: 5 Ontario Values and 3 International Stars
Creekside’s head winemaker Rob Power. Gotta love the COVID-19 shirt to honour this year’s harvest! I did a Zoom seminar last week on why Ontario...
It’s Chile this December 1st…and a bit Italian
Sometimes you don’t need Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals to spot great value, and that regularly rings true of wines from Chile, where the...
Good, Better, Best: November 14 Wine Reviews
Another trio of worthy wines this week, including a great value from Argentina, an ever-reliable new release from Wakefield in Australia and a wonderful red...
The Cost of Ontario Wine
“Ontario wine is too expensive.” I’ve heard that refrain a lot. And I get it. Why buy Ontario wine when you can seemingly get something...
Three Reds for the Road
A trio of warming reds on a chilly Sunday—one from France, one from Italy and one from Australia—each of which is age-worthy, but just delightful...
THE BOGEYMAN TRAIL: A Stay & Play Guide for Those Hunting Birdies and Ghosts (Part V)
PART V: GHOST TOWN, B.C. – Victoria and the Spirit of Doris Gravlin By Ted McIntyre It is unlikely there is a more haunted city...
